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Meet The Cast
Shot in the Dark Performed October 8-18, 2009 A Comedy/Drama by Marcel Achard, Adapted by Harry Kurnitz Produced through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc
Read the Playbill here! A Shot in the Dark – A saucy comedy made famous by Walter Matthau and later by Peter Sellers. The prime suspect in a murder is found unconscious, nude, and clutching a gun, with her lover dead beside her. A young French magistrate senses that there’s more to the case, and spends the show interrogating a series of zany characters to get to the truth. Director’s Notes: Although A Shot in the Dark is best known as a film in the Pink Panther series, its origins as a play have nothing to do with Inspector Clouseau. The French playwright Marcel Achard wrote the first version, L'Idiote, in 1960. In just a four-year span, the play was given an English translation, a yearlong run on Broadway, and a feature film adaptation. Even though, on the surface, the story (that of a saucy parlor maid discovered unconscious, nude and holding a gun with her lover dead beside her) does not seem a likely source of comedy, this superb cast has risen to the occasion. They have brought to life the characters, giving each a distinct personality and persona, while bringing out all the comedic flair of the script. As with all well-crafted comedy scripts, a more serious subject runs underneath the surface. Equal justice under the law emerges as the important theme here, as the upstanding young magistrate puts his career on the line in the face of social and political pressure. It has been a tremendous privilege to work with this extremely talented group of actors, actresses and backstage crew to bring this show to life. We hope you enjoy our efforts. Synopsis of Scenes
Act I, Scene
1:....................... Paris, 1962. The chamber of the examining Act I, Scene 2:.....................................The same. Two days later; morning Act II, Scene 1:.................................................The same. Moments later Act II, Scene 2:...............................................The same. Later in the day Meet the Director David Middleton
Cast In Order of Appearance Paul Sevigne.......................................... Jason Osorio Morestan.................................................. John Smith Lablanche.................................................. Bill Harber Antoinette Sevigne........................... Barbara Cardinale Josefa Lantenay................................. Jessica Ormsby Madame Beaurevers........................ Rhiannon Mooney Monsieur Beaurevers Rick Osorio Matron...................................................... Cathy Hunt Meet the Cast Barbara moved from Ohio to Florida in 2002 to pursue her education in literature and library science. In high school, Barbara was a very involved thespian, playing Mrs. White in Clue and Miss Hanigan in Annie. Barbara is thrilled to be involved in theatre again and would like to thank David Middleton, the director for casting her, and her parents for encouraging her to pursue her love of the stage.
Bill has enjoyed working in Community Theatre for the past 12 seasons and received Lary Awards for West Coast Players’ Bus Stop, and last season for Francis Wilson Playhouse’s Rumors. Bill enjoys working with such a unique cast in A Shot in the Dark under the direction of David! Bill has also worked at Eight O’Clock Theatre in Largo, P.A.G.E.S. in Safety Harbor, Dunedin Showcase Theatre. Bill performs daily at a local carpet store. Thanks to my wonderful wife, Karen, for her putting up with my many characters!
Cathy is happy to return to FWP as Stage Manager. She thanks David for giving her the opportunity to work with him on such a fun show. She has enjoyed working with this talented cast and hard working crew. Break a leg everyone! Thanks for all the laughs.
Rhiannon is happy to be treading the boards again at the Playhouse. She has previously worked here in Dial "M" for Murder, The Foreigner and A Nice Family Gathering. After majoring in theatre in college and moving to Florida from Illinois, she has been active in numerous theatres in the area. She was most recently seen as Natalie in Natalie Needs a Nightie at the Early Bird Dinner Theatre. She would like to thank David for the opportunity and special thanks to her parents and fiancé Ron for continual love and support.
Jessica is pleased to be making her Playhouse debut with this talented cast. Having appeared on SPLT and EOT stages, she was very excited to be cast in A Shot in the Dark. Thanks go to her family and friends for their support and the “Gilmore moments” that make every day extraordinary. Her favorite roles include Annelle, Sr. Robert Anne, and My Fair Lady servant. Enjoy the show! Copper boom!
Jason has been involved in theatre for quite some time, and this is his third play here at Francis Wilson Playhouse. After The Full Monty and Something’s Afoot, playing Paul Sevigne is both an honor and a privilege and Jason would like to thank his family, the cast, crew, and director of A Shot in the Dark
Rick is a longtime resident of Clearwater, and happy to be in this production, especially with his son Jason. He is married, and has a daughter, Nikki, who is an accomplished dancer and actress herself. This is Rick’s second production at the Playhouse, his first being a steel mill worker in The Full Monty. He thanks his family and friends for their support and the cast for the opportunity to work with them.
If it is a comedy, then I want to be part of the show. For it is in giving to the community, of yourself, the medicine of laughter, you receive a reward multiplied by each spectator’s smile. Thank you to the director, other cast members, my wife and family for the opportunity to give.
Production Staff Director...................................................................... David Middleton Stage Manager................................................................. Cathy Hunt Set Design & Construction........................................... Jim Demetrius Costumer......................................................................... Mitzi Mess Lighting Design................................................................. Andy Rufo Lighting Technician...................................................... Dianna Hanger Back Stage Crew........................................................... Mary Hanger Box Office................................................................. Gabrielle Snapp Producer.................................................................... Dianna Hanger
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