Directed by Corrine Turner
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
Front: Melissa May Stevens, Scott Parsons and Will Klotz. Back: Brandon Pullen, Savannah Leavitt, Eric Bell, Sandra Fickett, Francesca Jellison, Chris Alberi and Andrew Turner. Photo by Kristen Short.
OHMPAA cancelled the second week of Noises Off due to the sudden and unexpected death of cast member Melissa Stevens. Her cast mates and production team are devasted by the loss and heartbroken for her three young children.
Melissa's vibrant personality, generous spirit and bright smile lit up our stage. She cared -- a lot -- about the people around her, and she wasn't afraid to show it. Although she had performed at other area theaters, she was new to OHMPAA and she put every bit of herself into her role and into becoming part of our theater family.
Theater people use the word family a lot, but it's not meant lightly. Actors spend a lot of time together at rehearsal, depend on each other on stage, build lifelong friendships. There are inside jokes, sometimes a little pranking, moments of great stress and moments of sheer delight. And they always have each other's backs.
Melissa was one of us. We miss her.
Cast | |
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Lloyd Dallas | Will Klotz |
Dotty Otley | Sandra Fickett |
Garry LeJeune/Roger | Andrew Turner |
Brooke Ashton/Vicki | Melissa Stevens |
Poppy Norton-Taylor | Savannah Leavitt |
Frederick Fellowes/Phillip | Christopher Alberi |
Belinda Blair/Flavia | Francesca Jellison |
Tim Allgood | Brandon Pullen |
Selsdon Mowbray | Scott Parsons |
Stage Hand | Eric Bell |
Production Staff | |
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Producers | Connie Allen, Elton Cole, Stef Michaud |
Director | Corrine Turner |
Stage Manager | Kitty Winship |
Assistant Stage Manager | Lucas Allen |
Set design, construction and dressing | Claire Sessions |
Set construction helpers | Daniel Rennie, Scott Parsons, Norman Hutchins Jr., Lucas Allen, Jennifer Beaudoin, Eric Bell, Elton Cole, Devin Cole-Mason, Stef Michaud, Mike Porter, Brandon Sukeforth, Melissa Stevens, Andrew Turner, Bailey Turner, Corrine Turner, Griffin Turner |
Props | Stef Michaud and Joanne MacDonald |
Costumes | Sue Proctor |
Lighting Design | Norman Hutchins Jr. and Will Klotz |
Lights/Sound Operator | Halie Page |
House Manager | Sarah Porter |
Graphic design | Jenny Adams |
Publicity | Janelle Raven |
Photography | Kristen Short |
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