Jack Bradford, Director
BJT’s 65th production “Thoroughly Modern Millie” has been a blast to direct and produce! Our actors and crew have worked incredibly hard to put this show together in just one week. “Millie” in particular has attracted a group of great dancers who love tapping. These performers have formed an exceptional ensemble of twenties flappers and dapper men. This show also has great solo numbers like “Gimme Gimme” and “Forget About the Boy”, that are just blow away musical theatre songs. We have had so much fun as a cast and crew bringing this show to life. The theme of this musical is about overcoming at all odds and persevering to accomplish your dreams. I want to thank our entire cast and crew, the sets, costumes, hair and make up and the BJT admin. I also want to thank the sound, lights, props and tech for their great work. Thanks also to the Church here at Albany Hills for your support. Thank you parents for encouraging your young performers to be a part of this great show. So now audience we invite you to sit back, relax, enjoy this BJT production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.
Synopsis
It’s 1922, and small-town girl Millie Dillmount has just arrived in New York City, ready to make her dreams come true. Millie’s plan is simple: find a job as a secretary for an eligible bachelor, and then marry him. It doesn’t take long, however, for Millie’s “thoroughly modern” plan to go awry. Her conniving landlady plots to kidnap Millie’s best friend and sell her into slavery. In Hong Kong, her wealthy boss seems entirely uninterested in her flirtations, and worst of all – the man with whom she falls head over heels in love doesn’t have a penny to his name. Winner of the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical, this bright, funny, and charming musical comedy is a heartfelt valentine to New York City and the people who love her.
Cast List
Manhattan Cast |
New York Cast |
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|---|---|---|
| Millie | Micheal Hornery | Sophie Perkins |
| Jimmy | Jesse Bradford | Jesse Bradford |
| Trevor Graydon | Regardt Van Driel | Regardt Van Driel |
| Mrs. Meers | Danielle Remulta | Danielle Remulta |
| Dorothy Brown | Emma Venzke | Amelia Burton |
| Ching Ho | Jose de Andrade | Jose de Andrade |
| Bun Foo | Ellanah Vicca | Laura Shaw |
| Miss Flannery | Gabrielle Joseph | Antonia Garcia |
| Meers Assistant | Mya Remulta | Mya Remulta |
Priscilla Girls |
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| Gloria | Maddie Coleman | Cara Slim |
| Alice | Caitlin Weal | Jess Alback |
| Rita | Niamh Cadoo Dagley | Sophie Eory |
| Ruth | Michelle Hosking | Challanor Gilbert |
| Cora | Mia Ambrosia | Jacqui Hagarty |
| Lucille | Ella Gesler | Kate Gresham |
| Ethel Peas | Olivia Hutchins | Tyallah Bullock |
Male Ensemble |
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| Young Jimmy | Ethan Beer | |
| Young Millie | Jade Kelly | |
| Young Dorothy | Jessica Stone | |
| Young Meers | Mattea Remulta |
Male Moderns/Street Scenes: Luke Harding Smith, Patrick McGrory, Ethan Beer, Aaron Aanat, Alistair McDonald, Rohin Hornery, Jakes Orafrain
Mugger: Patrick McGrory, Ethan Beer
Cops: Dominic Mitchell
Men in Jail Cell: Ethan Beer, Aaron Aanat, Luke Harding Smith, Patrick McGrory, Jakes Orafrain, Alistair McDonald, Rohin Hornery
Restaurant Maitre d’: Dominic Mitchell
Female Ensemble: Rhiannon Carlow-Anders, Jacey Glynn, Isabella Lucht, Sienna Smith, Gabriella Porter, Matilda Kelly, Lucy Stone
Female Moderns/Street Scenes: Emma Bundock
Stenogs/Office workers: (Forget about the Boy) All Girls
(Speed Tappists) Tap Feature Dancers: Luke Harding Smith, Antonia Garcia, Gabbi Joseph, Niamh Cadoo Dagley, Eulla Cadoo Dagley, Elorri Orafrain, Sophie Eory, Rhiannon Carlow-Anders, Rose Moodie, Olivia Hutchins, Hess Alback, Micheal Hornery, Ebony Banks.
Production Team
| Role |
Name |
|---|---|
| DIRECTOR | Jack Bradford |
| MUSIC DIRECTOR | Jacob Bradford |
| PRODUCTION MANAGER | Debbie Bradford |
| PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | Terese Stringer |
| CHOREOGRAPHER | David Canham |
| Ebony Banks | |
| MAKEUP | Bridget lngle |
| COSTUMES | Geena Luckin |
| PUBLICIST | Kirstin Cadoo-Degley |
| SET | Carrie Ackhurst |
| Brian Clark | |
| Ian Bulloch | |
| STAGE MANAGER | Julie Canham |
| SOUND | Neil Moodie |
| LIGHTING DESIGN | Stephen Moodie |
| Jack Bradford | |
| LIGHTING OPERATOR | Leah Slim |
| SPOTLIGHT | Mia Akhurst |
| OVERHEAD | Max Hobday |
| MUSIC OPERATOR | Glenda Whitred |
| CANTEEN | Michelle Hornery |
| BOX OFFICE | Debbie Bradford |
| Michelle Hornery | |
| DVD PRODUCTlON | Mike Canham |
| ARTIST | Josh Miller |
| PROGRAM DESIGN | Trina Power |