Jack Bradford, Director
This is the first time Brisbane Junior Theatre has produced “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and I am so excited. I first saw Sutton Foster perform Forget About the Boy on the Tony Awards in 2001 and was blown away. I remember Julie Andrews playing Millie in the 1960’s movie of the same name and never imagined it would be a Broadway hit nearly 50 years later on the Eli stage. The story line is pure fun but the music is exciting, driving and filled with life. I think it will bring out the best in our young performers and production team. I want to thank all of our team this week including Geena and Coralie in Costumes. Debbie and Sandie in Admin, Janet, Zac, Chantelle, Jacob and Patrick in Production as well as the sets/preps crew of Carrie, Brian, Ian and Michael. Also our wonderful sound and light team of Glenda, Neil, Stephen, Nick and the others in Makeup and Hair have all helped make “Millie” a fantastic show. Finally, thanks to all the parents and performers who have worked so hard each day to create 20’s world of fun and fantasy. I hope you leave the theatre with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.
Synopsis
Based on the 1967 film of the some name, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love – a thoroughly modern aim in 1922, when women were just entering the workforce. Millie soon begins to take delight in the flapper lifestyle, but problems arise when she checks into a hotel owned by the leader of a slavery ring in China. The comic style of this musical will delight all audiences.
Cast List
Brooklyn Cast |
Manhattan Cast |
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|---|---|---|
| Millie | Sarah Denaro | Hayley Maybury |
| Miss Dorothy | Bronte Patterson | Danielle Mason |
| Jimmy Smith | David Canham | Jesse Bradford |
| Trevor Graydon | Lachlan Farnfield | Lachland Farnfield |
| Mrs Meers | Saphire Dobbie | Xanthe Jones |
| Ching Ho | Jose De Andrede | Jose De Andrede |
| Bun Foo | Robbie Mitchell | Robbie Mitchell |
| Miss Flannery | Holly Rea | Natasha Walker |
| Lucille | Erin Fodor | Katelyn Eiby |
| Rita | Alanna Moodie | Jasmine Cabrera |
| Alice | Lauren McGuckin | Aliandra Calabrese |
| Ethel Peas | Katrina West | Ebony Banks |
| Gloria | Jesse Stringer | Rosemary Ingle |
| Ruth | Macarra Berthaly-Marlyn | Holly Banks |
| Cora | Alicia Raven | Madison Coleman |
| Mary | Jasmin Paterson | Rosie DeAndrade |
| Mugger | Samuel Canham | Samuel Canham |
| Cop | Brendan McGrory | Brendan McGrory |
| Restaurant Maitre D’ | Kelsey Pigram | Kelsey Pigram |
| Ensemble Woman | Jade Parker | Talia Kerr |
| Ensemble Man | Brendan McGrory | Brendan McGrory |
| Chinese Mother | Xanthe Jones | Saphire Dobbie |
| Mini Millie | Nicola Munday | Chloe Thiel |
| Mini Dorothy | Claire Rigg | Melanie Kerr |
| Mini Mrs Meer | Brianna McGrory | Emma Venzke |
| Mini Jimmy | Levi Parker | Zachary Miller |
| Featured Typists | Kate Saunders, Tegan Williamson, Teresa Stringer, Jade Parker | Rhianna Brown, Twyla Akhurst, Talia Keer, Anais French |
| Female Moderns | Charlie Mass, Madeline McKay, Payton Askew | |
| Male Moderns | Dominic Mitchell, Patrick McGrory, Levi Parker, Lucas Farnfield, Dominic French | |
| Speed Tap Dancers | Samuel Canham, David Canham, Macarra Berthaly-Martyn, Ebony Banks, Alanna Moodie | |
Production Team
Role |
Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Jack Bradford |
| Production Manager | Debbie Bradford |
| Music Director | Zac Bradford & Chantelle Hope-Hodgetts |
| Choreography | Janet Thiel |
| Costume Design & Creation | Geena Luckin |
| Costume Assistant | Coralie Stringer |
| Props & Sets Design Supervisor | Carrie Akhurst |
| Props & Sets Design Assistants | Brian Clark, Ian Bulloch, Kirsten Clark & Michael Bawden |
| Sound Desk | Neil Moodie |
| Lights Design & Operation | Stephen Moodie, Regan Samuels (spot) |
| Music & Sound Operator | Glenda Whittred |
| Overhead Projector | Karen DeAndrade |
| Canteen | Debbie Bradford, Sandie Mitchell |
| Administration/Box Office | Debbie Bradford, Sandie Mitchell |
| Stage Manager | Julie Canham |
| DVD & Video Editor | Mike Canham |
| Photography & Video Recording | Cynthia Cliff |
| Makeup | Bridget Ingle |