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Mark Llewellyn, a theatre veteran of over 15 years, plays Officer Lockstock, the narrator of the story. He is sitting at the back of the room, his binder open going over his upcoming scene with Keith Baker, who plays Old Man Strong, and Danny Harvey, who plays Lockstocks sidekick, Officer Barrel. When the time comes for him to perform, he delivers. The lines flow, the blocking is solid, and the scene goes smoothly. Llewellyn, on a break from his scenes, says that he relishes this opportunity to play a henchman. "I never get to play the heavy, so it's a nice change for me" he says. Llewellyn played Don Quixote in Productions Man Of La Mancha in Brampton this past spring, but makes his home in Georgetown. By day, he works in the production department of Canadian Tire, and by night, he rehearses along side his wife, Nanci, who he met during a production of Mame with Georgetown Globe in 1990.
Gregg Shanks is embarking on his 35th production on stage, and what started as a part time hobby to "fill in the time" has turned into a passion and he has transformed his passion for the theatre into a full time job - he is a high school drama teacher. Shanks plays the dashing leading man, Bobby Strong, who has the dream of a day when everyone can "pee for free". This production in particular had a lot of appeal for Shanks, who says the show has universal themes that audience members will be able to relate to. When asked why Georgetown audiences will enjoy the show, Shanks says that "It has some great tunes
On any given night, there are any number of community theatre actors, directors, and designers who are working on their respective shows, feeling the pressure and the building anticipation of "opening night".
In a cold church on an equally cold October night, the cast of Georgetown Globe Productions Urinetown assembles. Some of the actors are running late, as traffic has slowed to a standstill on most major routes out of Toronto, but after a quick vocal and physical warmup, they proceed with their evenings rehearsal. The group, consisting of 22 actors, an artistic director [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], choreographer, musical director, and a stage manager, have all been working tirelessly for the past six weeks [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and the opening night is only four weeks away. Tension should be running high, but there is a relaxed and calm atmosphere in the room, as cast members catch up with one another, go over dance steps, or just sit on the sidelines going over their lines, waiting to be called for their scene.
What seperates them from those who work in professional theatre is that they don't do this for a paycheque, but because they love it. Some would consider it a hobby, but most consider it a "passion". They have day jobs and families, but three times a week they meet to rehearse. They are taught choreography, harmonies, and are given lines to learn. Some have never stepped in front of an audience before, and some are considered stage "veterans". Regardless of their previous experience, each and every one of them is given their moment to shine in the world of community theatre.
An accountant by day, budding actress by night, Lisa Tass plays the role of Hope Cladwell in this production. She started studying voice when she was 13 years old, and Urinetown marks her fifth show in Ontario, after recently moving back to Ontario from the Maritimes. She has some pretty particular views on her character, who is known for being a ditz. "She is naive [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and a bit of an airhead, but she's also the leader of a revolution, and so I am trying to find the balance between her dizteness and how she evolves into that leader" states Tass.
In the Greater Toronto Area, there are a slew of community theatre companies preparing for their big opening night. The small town of Georgetown, Ontario is home to Georgetown Globe Productions, which have been operating for almost 25 years, producing up to three major productions each year.