Actorsingers Camelot 1977 November 18-20 Elm Street Junior High School Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner Music by Frederick Loewe "Camelot" is presented by arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., 737 Third Avenue, N.Y., N.Y. 10017. John Tamanakis Gisele LaFrance Sid Basha Donald Sisson Stanley Polan Donald Baillargeon Joel Levesque Carlos Vargas-Mass Kathy Porter Douglas McDonald Anne S. Harvey Bonnie Weymouth Robin MacDonald Steven Smolkin Joanna Mather-Lees , Mathew Parent Steven Smolkin , Daniel Pelletier , William Schulz , Tony Mallia Colleen Aldrich , Susan Dumont , Holly Kenny , Linnea McAllister , Bill Williamson , Eric Heath , Douglas McDonald , Marc Bouchard Colleen Aldrich , John Baird , Marc Bouchard , Maurice Coutu , Susan Daigle , Susan Dumont , Linda Friesinger , Susan Hailson , Adrienne Jones , Holly Kenny , Eric Heath , Linnea McAllister , John McAllister , Douglas McDonald , Robin McDonald , Judy Morris , Sally Moyer , Mark Plamondon , Rita Paquin , David Pierce , Helen Sheehen , Terrence Toland , Ann Way , Harlan Worchel , Bill Williamson , Licia Whitegiver , Wayne Vanier Anne Egan George Szok Rowena Carr Richard Wharton Frank Iovieno Ann Callahan Steve Biagini Linda DeRoche Jill Gidge Natalie Takanaka Donald Wallin Duane Catera Wendy Mahoney Duhamel, Inc. The Nestle Company Rev. Raymond Desjardins Collins Flowers A Special Thank You to Sanders Associates, Inc. for their generous donation to our building fund drive And Member John Ayer for payment of his pledge Kathi Laflamme Kathy Milbouer Adrith Provencher Wendy Mahoney Laura Murphy John Fionte David Cooney , Chairman, Wayne Vanier , Sonny Roy , Kathy Raby Debbie Hoyt , Kathy Rapsis , Mr. & Mrs. Leonard , David Morin , Elaine Duhamel Richard L. Meanhan , Jerry Mulcahy Ray Tachette John Liljeberg David Cooney , Wayne Vanier , Sonny Roy , Kathy Raby , David Morin , Elaine Duhamel , Mr. & Mrs. Leonard , Kathy Rapsis , Gig Marineau Margaret Tamulonis Margaret Tamulonis , Maria Vargas Raelene Liljeberg , Ena Carreher , Kay Kandra , Betty Jones , Dianne Rosenbloom , Rachael Rosenberg , Rachael Boggis , Marge Thompson , Carol Nadeau , Barbara Page , Betty Badeau , Anne Harvey , Myra Florio , Members of the cast Elaine Duhamel , Chairman, John Liljeberg , Jewel Shanahan , Christine Brunelle Karen Keefe , Chairman, Pearl Ware , Claire Anderson , Advisors; Jennifer Backus , Linda Chojnowski , Pam St. Laurent , Dawn Hardy , Kathy Porter , Dodi Slingerland , Betty Callahan , Louise Jackson , Jay Zoller , Donna Landry , Lisa Ware , Robert Haven Ellen LeBlanc , Linda Poisson Bill Williamson , Chairman, Kathi Laflamme Marc Bouchard Maggie Clark , David Trow Albin Tamulonis Christine Brunelle , Chairman, Denise Duhamel , Diane Duhamel Dan Pelletier Kathi Laflamme Millie Wright Richard Croteau Lorraine Graham Cathy Andruskevich , Frank Bolen , Grace Bolen , Lona Bower , Judith Bausha , Lorraine Graham , Frank Graham , Irene Gordon , Louise King , Robert Narkunas , Margot Long , Diane LaFrance , Joan Rearick , Janice Rockwell , Arthur Rockwell , Christine Rockwell , Sally Trombley , Albin Tamulonis , Rachael Tranchmontagne Ten Junior Actorsingers served as ushers for the dress rehearsal, coordinated by Janice Rockwell Fortuat LeBlanc Adrith Provencher Daniel Pelletier Linnea McAllister Sue Dumont Patricia Allard , Chairman, David Boudreau , James Frost , Helen Sheehan John Florio , Chairman, Kathy Milbouer , Adrith Provencher , Laura Murphy David Cooney , Wayne Vanier , Sonny Roy , Kathy Raby , David Morin , Elaine Duhamel , Mr. & Mrs. Leonard , Kathy Rapsis , Gig Marineau , Mark Hamilton , Members of the cast Albin R. Tamulonis , Chairman; Assisted By: Margaret Tamulonis Note- A special vote of thanks to Kathi, Millie, Marc, Dave, Maggie and Lorraine. Good workers are much appreciated. --Bill Williamson The Actorsingers historically has invited people with special needs and the religious community to attend the "premiere" performance, the dress rehearsal, of our shows as our guests. The list has been expanded this year to include the following organizations:

GREENBRIAR TERRACE
MOUNT HOPE SCHOOL
THE PLUS COMPANY
THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB
LETITIA PRATT FOUNDATION
NEED, INC.
NAPH
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
THE RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY

Senior Citizens and students also are encouraged to attend the Sunday evening performance by providing their entertainment at a reduced rate.

Historical Notes

The story of the high King Arthur has been a part of British history for a great many years. The first and most well known writer of the Arthurian Legend is Geoffry of Monmouth, who lived in the sixth century. Although his account is believed to be inaccurate and much embellished, the story he tells is the most familiar today.


The play "Camelot" is based later in history than that in which the Arthurian Legend is conjectured to occur. The Fifth century A.D. is usually accepted as the time of King Arthur; he is estimated to have been born late in that century, and his legend is told thus:


Merlyn, who became Arthur's tutor and lifelong companion, prophesied that a child born to King Uther (brother of Ambrosius, who unified Britain) and Ygraine (the young wife of the aged King Gorlois of Cornwall) would become High King of Britian. Uther had fallen in love with Ygraine at his coronation feast. After a battle in which Gorlois was killed the King married Ygraine. Arthur was conceived sometime before the wedding, and the King refused to acknowledge him. He gave care of the child to Merlyn, and for the next fourteen years did not see his son.


Raised in a northern British province, Arthur grew and thrived. During his fourteenth year, the threat of invasion by the Saxons and Picts became crucial. Merlyn brought Arthur to Uther's side and when the King died, Arthur was presented as Uther's legal heir. Some nobles contested this, so Merlyn, by magical arts, affixed a sword through a stone and anvil. The sword bore the legend: "WHOSO PULLETH OUT THIS SWORD OF THIS STONE AND ANVIL, IS RIGHTWISE KING BORN OF ALL BRITAIN." Arthur, by pulling the sword from its resting place, proved himself King of Britain and reigned for many years.

Message From The Director


Camelot has become more than a musical play for me and the cast: it has indeed become a very special experience. We have grown to love the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. I am sure you will discover that, although Camelot is supposed to have been a legend (and new evidence may prove this supposition wrong), it is also the dream of many people throughout time and history. Those of you familiar with the story will appreciate the script and music by Lerner and Loewe. I have kept the sets simple so that one never loses the dreamlike quality of Camelot. The concern for the love between Arthur, Guenevere, and Lancelot is the main theme, although there are several other plots and conflicts woven throughout the story. My wish is for everyone to leave the theater with a little bit of Camelot in their heart.



Sincerely,
Kathy Milbouer
Director

Actorsinger Chorus


In addition to our two major productions and our children's musical, this year we formed an Actorsinger Chorus to provide additional opportunities for solo and choral singing. The chorus performs for us in special shows for various business, service and cultural organizations. Three of tonight's leads in "Camelot" are members of the chorus. Chorus meets Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 in the Actorsinger Building on Lake Street. New members are invited and welcome. For information, call Chorus Secretary Jackie Maynard - 882-0696.

A hilltop near Camelot, a long time ago. "I Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight" Arthur "The Simple Joys of Maidenhood" Guenevere Near Camelot, immediately following. "Follow Me" Nimue Arthur's study, five years later. A countryside near Camelot, a few months later. "C'est Moi" Lancelot A garden near the castle, immediately following. "The Lusty Month of May" Guenevere and Ensemble A terrace of the castle, a week later. "How to Handle a Woman" Arthur The tents outside the Jousting Field, a few days later. The Jousting Field. "The Jousts" Arthur, Guenevere and Ensemble The terrace. Early evening of the same day. "Before I Gaze at You Again" Guenevere A corridor in the castle, immediately following. The Grand Hall, immediately following. Intermission The main terrace of the Castle, a few years later. "If Ever I Would Leave You" Lancelot "The Seven Deadly Virtues" Mordred The terrace of the castle, a month later. "What Do the Simple Folk Do?" Guenevere and Arthur A forest near Camelot, a few days later. The forest of Morgan le Fey, immediately following. "The Persuasion" Mordred and Morgan le Fey A corridor to the Queen's bedchamber, later that night. The Queen's bedchamber, immediately following. "I Loved You Once in Silence" Guenevere Camelot. "Guenevere" Ensemble A battlefield outside Joyous Gard, a few weeks later. "Camelot" (Reprise) Arthur