Starship Pinafore
(Or, the Lass Who Loved a Trekkie)
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Act 1
Act I Overture (Joseph Follows and His Orchestra)
1. "We patrol the galaxy" (Crew)
2. "I'm called Little Buttercup" (Buttercup)
3. "The nightingale" (Ralph and Crew)
4. "My gallant crew, good morning" (Captain and Crew)
4a. "Sir, you are sad" (Buttercup and Captain)
5. "Sorry her lot who loves too well" (Josephine)
6. "Across the Galaxy" (Joseph’s Entourage)
7. "Welcome Visitors" (Crew and Entourage)
8. "Now give three cheers" (Captain, Sir Joseph, Cousin Hebe and Chorus)
9. "When I was a lad" (Sir Joseph and Ensemble)
10. "The Starship Crew" (Ralph and Crew)
11. "Refrain, audacious targ" (Josephine and Ralph)
12. Finale, Act I (Ralph, Josephine, Deadeye, Crew, and Entourage)
Act II Entr’acte (Joseph Follows and His Orchestra)
13. "Fair moons, to thee I sing" (Captain)
14. "Things are seldom what they seem" (Buttercup and Captain)
15. "The hours creep on apace" (Josephine)
16. "Never mind the why and wherefore" (Josephine, Captain and Sir Joseph)
17. "Kind Captain, I've important information" (Captain and Dick Deadeye)
18. "Carefully on tiptoe stealing" (Soli and Chorus)
19. "Pretty daughter of mine" (Captain and Ensemble)
20."We must have a trial" (Chorus) "Now, Jurymen, hear my advice" (B’Sonn and Deadeye)
21. "All hail our Judge and his great lobes!" (Chorus and Judge)
22. "Swear in the Jury" (Deadeye)
23. "Josephine’s testimony" (Josephine and Supporters)
24. "The Prosecution’s case" (Deadeye)
25. "He is Canadian" (Ralph, B’sonn and Ensemble)
26. "A nice dilemma we have here" (Ensemble)
27. "Farewell, my own" (Ralph, Josephine, Sir Joseph, Buttercup and Chorus)
28. "A many years ago" (Buttercup and Ensemble)
29. Finale: "Oh joy unbounded" (Ensemble)
PLEASE SING ALONG!
Beyond the rim of the star-light
My love is wand’ring in star-flight
I know he’ll find in star-clustered reaches
Love, strange love a star woman teaches.
I know his journey ends never
His star trek will go on forever.
But tell him
While he wanders his starry sea
Remember, remember me.
PLOT SYNOPSIS
Setting: The Bridge of the Federation Starship Pinafore Act I The Starship Pinafore is in orbit around Ferenginar and being prepared for the arrival of the Admiral, Sir Joseph Porter, Grand Nagus of the Galaxy.
Act I
Ralph Rackstraw, warp core technician 2nd class and recently reinstated to Starfleet after 20 years trapped in a transporter loop, declares his love for Josephine, the daughter of Captain Corcoran. He is supported by most members of the crew with the exception of Dick Deadeye, a Klingon. Buttercup, a Betazoid woman who is on board to sell items to the crew, hints that she knows a secret from Ralph’s past. Captain Corcoran consults his daughter and she tells him that though her heart is given to a crewman, she will do her duty and marry Sir Joseph. Sir Joseph arrives with his entourage and states that a starship crewman is anyone’s equal except his. Ralph, emboldened by Sir Joseph’s statement and the song Sir J wrote for the crew, declares his love for Josephine, but she rejects him. Dejected, he informs his mates that he is prepared to end it all. In a dramatic reversal, Josephine stops him and expresses her love for him. They plan to elope.
Act II
After her final doubts are ironically ended by Sir Joseph, Josephine, aided by the crew and sympathetic aliens from Sir Joseph’s entourage, begins a stealthy exit from the ship to elope with Ralph. They are foiled by the Captain and Deadeye. Sir Joseph, shocked by the Captain’s language, intervenes and then is even more shocked to learn that Ralph has dared to contemplate marriage with his intended bride. He orders the insubordinate crewman court martialled. Everyone assembles for the trial. Sir Joseph serves as Judge. Deadeye serves as prosecutor and B’sonn is the Defense attorney. After several eloquent pleas and a potentially hung jury, Sir Joseph declares that Ralph stands convicted. Buttercup intervenes by revealing her long held secret. Her information leads to the union of three happy couples!
THE ACTORS (in order of Appearance)
SIR JOSEPH PORTER (Grand Nagus of the Galaxy) Michael Harms*
CAPTAIN CORCORAN (Captain of the Pinafore) Andy Edwards
RALPH T. RACKSTRAW (Warp Core Technician 2nd Class) Nick Ritchey
DICK DEADEYE (Klingon Security Chief) Mark Terene*
JOSEPHINE (Daughter of Captain Corcoran) Catherine Fergusson
B’SONN (Vulcan First Officer) Tara Ferrier-Clarke
BUTTERCUP (A Betazoid Commercial Traveller) Emily Romano
HEBE (A Bajoran “Cousin”) Lindsay Burrows
* Appearing with the permission of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association THE PINAFORE CREW Vanessa Charlesworth, Karen Elkin, Matthew Hung, Christine Linge Macdonald, Tracy Ohman, Jane Reynolds, Bill Snodgrass, Walter Zagorski SIR JOSEPH’S ENTOURAGE Geoff Dewar, Adrienne Gord, Denise Lawee, Louise Lo, Morven Orr, Lauren Walsh, Adam Weinbren
Our Directors and Designers
Stage Director ..................................... Michael Harms*
Music Director/Pianist ............................... Joseph Follows
Stage Manager ........................................... Robert Follows
Dance Captain .................................. Vanessa Charlesworth
Dramaturgy ....................................................... Angela Isoki
Adaptation .............. Michael Harms and John Ricciardelli *Working with the permission of CAEA
Set Design ...................................................... Michael Harms
Lighting Design .............................................. Camren Smith
Sound Design ................................................. Robert Follows
Set Construction Geoff Dewar, Christine Linge-Mcdonald, Barb Scheffler, Bill Snodgrass, Mark Terene, Walter Zagorski
Props ................................................................. Mark Terene
Costumes .................... Alexa Colenbrander, Lauren Walsh Borden Rhodes, Stephen Michalowicz and the Cast
Backstage .......... Andrew Carchesio, Alexa Colenbrander, Nico Romano, Rhonda Collins, Suki Cheung
Production Filming ........................................ Lada Lagover
Graphic Design ............................................ Michael Harms
Webmaster ........................................................ Justin Ralph
Front of House
House Manager ..................................................... Morven Orr
Ticket Sales .................................................. Lindsay Burrows
Confectionery .............................................. Papermill Theatre
Ushers Michael Cane, Mike Evans, Edward Follows, Angela Isoki, Larry Kline, Leslie Paton, Mike Romano, James Smith, David Wood
Theatre Etiquette
Please TURN OFF your cell phones for the duration of the show.
Please refrain from using flash photography in the theatre.
Food and beverages are not permitted in the theatre.
WARNING: A STROBE LIGHT WILL BE USED DURING THE PERFORMANCE
Production Notes
Back in 1999, NTP boldly went where no G&S aficionados had gone before and set the popular nautical operetta in the Star Trek universe. This year we return to the Alpha Quadrant with a remount of a favourite staging. Our return to outer space is like a return home. Starship Pinafore was a major step forward as the North Toronto Players sought new ways to bring Gilbert and Sullivan to the stage. Star Trek matches G&S for staying power (after 803 series episodes, 14 feature films and 60 years of merchandizing) and we are excited to bring these two popular icons together again.
Michael Harms
Come Join Us Next Year for Another Great Show!
We appreciate your patronage as audience members, but have you considered a more active role?
Auditions for leads and Chorus rehearsals will begin in September.
We are also looking for volunteers for front of house and backstage.
The numerous jobs include assisting with stage management, props and makeup during the show, and, also, publicity, costuming,
and set building which takes place between now and next year’s show.
For more information email us at info@northtorontoplayers.com or visit www.northtorontoplayers.com
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
In Appreciation...
Our heartfelt thanks to Willowdale Presbyterian Church for allowing us space to rehearse.
North Toronto Players wishes to acknowledge the generous support of the following organizations:
• The City of Toronto, Parks, Forestry Recreation Department
• Edithvale Community Centre
About the NTP
Since 1966 North Toronto Players has entertained many thousands with not only our fresh interpretations of the
works of Gilbert & Sullivan, but original creations as well.
We hope you enjoy the show!
North Toronto Players is a Canadian Registered Charity.
Donations in excess of $20 will be provided a receipt for tax purposes. Please consider supporting us,
by making a donation through our ticketing page, or sponsoring us, by contacting NTP at 416-704-9342
Our Patron Sponsors (2024)
We extend our sincere appreciation to the following individuals and companies who have made financial donations.
Directors Chair ($500+) Anonymous, Stephen Smith
Directors Circle ($250-$499) Lindsay Burrows, Emily Romano, Bill Snodgrass, Mark Terene
Spotlight Level ($100-$249) Vanessa Charlesworth, Geoff Dewar, Andy Edwards, Karen Elkin, Tara Ferrier-Clarke, Adrienne Gord, Joyce Hewitt, Matthew Hung, Angela Isoki, Christine Linge MacDonald, Louise Lo, Tracy Ohman, Morven Orr, Jane Reynolds, John & Peggy Riccardelli, Denise Lawee and Adam Weinbren, Walter Zagorski
Appreciation Level (< $99) Robbie Bezati, Michael Flower, Sheryl Mercer, Laura Pritchard, Ella Reynolds, Cathy Rivard, Raphael Sussman, Diana Trusz, Amy Zubick.
Please consider supporting us by making a donation through our ‘Join Us’ page https://northtorontoplayers.com/join-us North Toronto Players is a Canadian Registered Charity. Donations in excess of $20 will be provided a tax receipt.
NTP Executive
President ................................... Angela Isoki
Vice President ....................... Emily Romano
Treasurer ................................ Bill Snodgrass
Secretary ............................ Lindsay Burrows
Executive at Large ................ Robert Follows
Board of Directors
Vanessa Charlesworth, Geoff Dewar (Chair), Andy Edwards (Vice Chair), Catherine Fergusson, Morven Orr, Walter Zagorski Lindsay Burrows, Anglea Isoki (Ex Officio)
Administration
Group Sales ........................... Jane Reynolds
Memberships .......................... Bill Snodgrass
Communications ................... Emily Romano
Theatre and Rehearsal Space Liaison ........ Bill Snodgrass
Marketing ... Joseph Follows, Robert Follows
A BIG Thank You to...
All those who volunteered to help in the many areas that make our production a success, including:
Makeup, Set Construction/Painting, Moving, Marketing and Stage Crew.
Our apologies to anyone whose name we have inadvertently omitted from this programme.