Dot Com City Of DreamsThe Musical

Official Programme for the2010 Canadian Premier

www.cityofdreamsmusical.com

Gallivanting Pictures Presents:Dot Com City of Dreams, The Musical

Book by Malcolm F SimpsonMusic and Lyrics by Malcolm F Simpson

and George F Hall Malcolm F Simpson George F Hall

Come and meet Victoria Dot Com, Johnny Dollar, Matt Mason, and the rest of our characters at Dot Com City Of Dreams.

We hope you enjoy this show as you go on this wonderful journey from the fair-ground carousel to the golden city and meet all our intriguing characters..

Because, Somewhere Out There, you’ll find :

Dot Com City Of Dreams

Take a step into our magical world...

Cast (In Order Of Appearance)

MATT MASON

LUCY WINTERS

REPORTER

MICKEY MASON

MAGIQUE / FORTUNETELLER / RUBY

UMBRELLA MAN / MEGABITE

JOHNNY DOLLAR / DAD

SIMON SOFTWARE

PEARL

DIAMANTEE

TONY PIZZA

MYSTIQUE

GIGABITE

JEWEL

VICTORIA DOT COM

Malcolm F. Simpson Writer, Producer & Director

Actor, writer and director Malcolm Simpson trained at the Guildford School of Acting just out-side London where he received his diploma. He was awarded singer of the year in 1984 at G.S.A.

Malcolm has acted in several Shakespeare plays at the Guilford Playhouse and with Albion Shake-speare. His credentials include “A Midsummer Nights Dream,” “MacBeth,” “As You Like It” and “The Tempest.” Other productions Malcolm has appeared in are “Sweeney Todd,” “David Copper-field,” “Black Comedy” and “London Assurance.” He has acted in many musicals including “Trial By Jury,” “My Fair Lady,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Ebenezer Scrooge.” He wrote, directed and appeared in “Casablanca Airport” at the Green-wich Festival.

In addition, Malcolm’s screenplay credits include “Prisoner for a Brother,” “Hostages” and “The Past and the Present.” He had the lead role as the writer in short film “Realistically Speaking,” the lead role as “Bert” in the short film “The Old Curiosity Shop,” directed by Julia Barber. He has also appeared in many commercials. Recently Malcolm played the lead role in the audio play “The Gifted” due to be released shortly.

George F. Hall - Music & Lyrics

George Hall is a proven musician, arranger and song writer having toured the world and shared the stage with stars such as Jools Holland, Sting,Squeeze and Justin Timberlake as well as being the musical director for the York party band Huge.

Paul Felt - Production Coordinator

Paul has organized meetings for the director and has made arrangements for the professional re-cording of the DVD for Dot Com City of Dreams. He has also made a number of merchandising introductions relating to the show. He continues to communicate with each department.

Meet The

Crew

Daniela Marentette - Musical Director / Vocal CoachDaniela Marentette, Spinto Soprano: Ms. Marentette hails from Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She has been heard numerous times on CBC radio and television networks. She has also received recognition with arti-cles in the Windsor Star, Detroit Free Press, Windsor Life and Room Magazine. Ms. Marentette not only is recognized for her classical world of music but has taken roles in musical theater and opera. Some role accomplishments have been in Fiddler on the Roof, Plain and Fancy, Fanny, The Musical Comedy Cock-tail, Man of LaMancha, Godspell, Pippin, My Fair Lady, Albert Herring and The Widow. She has had the privilege to work with great stars like Al Martino, John Gary, Frank Gorshin, Cid Caesar, Tiny Tim, Jan Rubes and many other greats.Daniela is presently senior voice teacher in her 25th year at St. Cecile Academy of Music and voice teacher/ music director/ ensemble conductor/ ear training teacher for the Music Theatre Program at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario. Ms. Marentette has con-ducted workshops with many ensemble groups such as Assumption Gallery Choir, Dayspring Choir, St. Cecile Academy Ensemble and conducts The St. Clair College Ensemble.

Lucy Pappas - Promotion, Marketing, & UK CoordinatorLucy is a director, producer, singer and actress, pres-ently living and teaching in Scotland. As a theatre administrator, she saw the business from a different angle and is now very pleased to use her experience to assist Malcolm in co-ordinating the UK side of ‘Dot Com City of Dreams’.

Valerie Bonasso – Stage Manager / Lighting DesignerValerie Bonasso is graduate of the University of Wind-sor School of Dramatic Art. She has worked profes-sionally at regional theatres across Canada as a Stage Manager and Tour Manager. Valerie is a founding Ar-tistic Partner with Breathe Art Theatre Project and has been Breathe Art’s resident Technical Director since its inception. Directing credits for Breathe Art include True West and Hedwig and The Angry Inch (2006 Wilde Award and Detroit Free Press nominee). Light-ing Design credits include Raised in Captivity, Lonely Planet and Love Bombing After the Earthquake.

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Meet The

Crew

Dave Banwell - Matt MasonDave Banwell was discovered quite by accident when a highschool music teacher heard him singing in the hallway and demanded that he join the school choir. Dave now studies classical voice at the Academie Ste. Cecile. He has held a busking license with the Toronto Transit Com-mission for 4 years running and is the only opera singer to achieve that distinction. He has also sung national anthems for the Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays. Dave’s most recent theatre credits include Rory Finn in the musical comedy Lafferty’s Wake and Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks in Annie. Dave conveys his most pro-found gratitude to his family who have encour-aged and supported him through everything.

Jillian Whitfield - Lucy WintersJillian Whitfield comes from Barrie, Ontario and is currently living in Windsor to finish off her di-ploma at St Clair College in the Musical Theatre Preformance Program. She has been singing for as long as she can remember and has a true love and passion for preforming. After completing one year of a Bachelors of Music degree at The University of Western Ontario in London, she made the decision to leave London to come to Windsor. Her previous credits include Fantine in Les Miserables and Sandy in Grease and currently Frumah-Sara in Fiddler on the Roof. Since being at St. Clair she has had the opportu-nity to perform in shows such as Sweet Charity, and La Mome Piaf. Thank you to everyone that has guided me through this wonderful journey and has always been there to support me. A spe-cial thank you wonderful family who have been her biggest fans since day 1. She could not have done this without you. She hopes that you are as excited as she is about Dot Com City of Dreams!

Chase Montgomery - MickeyChase Montgomery began his acting career two years ago when, on a whim, he travelled 30 miles from Windsor to Dearborn Heights, Michigan to audition for what would be his first of many theatrical performances. Since then, Chase has dawned such roles as Joseph from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Perchek from Fiddler on the Roof and the Beast in Beauty and the Beast. He is currently a student at St. Clair College and is working towards his Bach-elor’s of Fine Arts Degree. He dedicates his per-formance to his fiance’ Carissa and to his family who have supported him from the beginning.

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Jennifer Carey - MagiqueHailing from London, Ontario, Jen has always been involved in some form of the arts or another. From singing in church to performing at London’s Grand theatre, her love for the stage has never ebbed. She is now a student at the University of Windsor for Drama and Communications and hopes to continue her acting career in Canada and around the globe. Some of her theatre credits include Oliver (Oliver!), Chava (Fiddler on the Roof) for the Grand Theatre, and Taylor (High School Musical) for Theatre Alive. She is proud to be involved in Dot Com City of dreams as Magique and would like to dedicate her performance to her mother who has always been actively involved in Jen’s budding acting career.

Kianna Porter - MystiqueKianna Marie Porter is current student at St. Clair Centre of the Arts in Windsor, Canada, in her second year of Music Theatre Perform-ance. She was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario. Kianna began singing in church at 13 and it has always been her passion, until she got into Musical Theatre. “I love the stage and the simple art of performing for people.”

Magdalena Ciecierska Victoria Dot ComMagdalena Ciercierska started her acting dreams by playing “Little Red Riding Hood” in kindergarten in Warsaw, Poland. She rewrote the story to fit her persona, early on knowing that she could portray any character that she chose to play. Magdalena enjoys using her versatile talents in DotCom City of Dreams. She holds a diploma in acting from her native Poland, and a diploma of “The Method” of Lee Strasberg and Viola Spolin. She is active with roles in independent inter-national films. Her published poetry book, I Was Guest of Many Eyes, was the begin-ning of her own current song writing and performing as a jazz and new age singer. She is a member of The Actor’s Gang, run by Tim Robbins, in Los Angeles.

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Paul Felt - Umbrella Man / MegabitePaul Felt, born in Detroit, Michigan, has been involved in different aspects of the music business for over 30 years. In “DotCom City of Dreams,” he portrays the manic “Umbrella Man” in the opening scenes, while delivering a tough biker henchman character in “Megabite” later on. Having sung for weddings since the age of 10, and front-ing rock bands since high school up until the present, Paul has played with and has met many huge perform-ers. Paul says the “Megabite” song “Been Through it All Before” strikes chords of passion and truth within him when he performs it.

Vicki Laufer- Gigabite

Vicki Laufer born in Toronto, Ontario began her singing and acting career about two years ago, studying Classical Voice and Music Theater, successfully graduating from the Sheridan Preparation Program. Since then Vicki has dawned such roles as Mama Eurlie from Once on this Island, Carlotta in Prep the Musical, Nancy in Oliver, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors and Shaindel in Fiddler on the roof (Currently playing). She is currently attend-ing St. Clair College for Musical Theater (First year) and is working towards her diploma. Vicki has always had a very strong passion towards performing in musical theater and acting in plays. She would like to thank her family and friends for always being supportive of her dreams and aspirations.

Hayden Tallon - Johnny Dollar / Dad

Beginning his acting career at the age of 15, Hayden Tal-lon has always had a passion for acting, travelling and performing in such cities as Guelph, Kitchener, Bramp-ton, Orangeville, Toronto, Newmarket and Vaughan. Recent highlights include: Beauty and the Beast (The Beast/Prince), Oliver! (Bill Sykes), HMS Pinafore (Dick Deadeye), Dracula (Count Dracula), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oberon/Theseus), and CATS (Bustopher Jones). Special thanks to the cast and crew for their hard work and passion and to his family and friends for their continued love and support.

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Andrew J. Hampton - Simon SoftwareAndrew J. Hampton started his music education at New World School of the Arts while playing with the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble. He was born and raised in Miami, FL but traveled to Windsor, ON to pursue his dream of completing his bachelor’s degree of music in a university outside of the U.S.A. He has been active in the University Choir and Chamber Choir and has a passion for singing and performing. He is cur-rently studying classical saxophone at the Uni-versity of Windsor but desires to pursue a career in Musical Theatre next year after completion of his program.

Stephanie Bleakley - PearlStephanie is a new graduate of the Musical theatre program at St. Clair College. She is 21 years old and has been practising musical theatre since she was 9, she cannot imagine ever doing anything else. Some of her credits include; Fiddler on the Roof (Hodel), La Mome Piaf (Marlene Dietrich), Anything Goes (Erma/Bon-nie), A Slice of Saturday Night (Brigitte), Sweet Charity (Dance Hall Hostess), and Cabaret (Kit Kat Girl). Stephanie is honoured to be playing the role of Pearl in the original cast of Dot Com City of Dreams.

Nicole Marie Mackenzie - DiamanteeNicole MacKenzie is 22 years old and hails from Niagara Falls, Ontario. She is a graduate of the Sheridan College Performing Arts Preperation Program and St. Clair Colleges Musical Theatre Program. Nicole is a clasically trained singer, having sung from a very young age and has always had a great love for entertainment. Her most recent credits include: A St Clair Christmas 2007-2009, Sweet Charity (Dance Hall Hostess), La Mome Piaf (Annetta Giovanna Maillard, Edith Piafs mother) and The Rock and Roll Show (Principle) at St Clair College. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her dreams and believing in her and to Steve for loving her. Nicole is honored and excited to be playing Diamantee in Dot Com City of Dreams!

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Kate Reynolds - ReporterKate Reynolds has been singing in choirs and musicals since the age of 12. She holds a Bachelor of Voice Performance degree from the University of Windsor as well as Masters degrees in Music History and Library and Information Science from the University of Western Ontario. Over the years she has performed with Windsor Light Opera, The Windsor Symphony Orchestra, and various other local theatre groups. She also participated in workshops with Michigan Opera Theatre and sung the role of the spirit in a local production of the opera Dido and Aeneas in addition to preparing multiple full-length solo and duet recitals. Kate has recently returned to Windsor and teaches voice at the Academy St. Cecile. She is excited to have the chance to perform the role of the Reporter in Dot Com City of Dreams and get back on stage where she belongs.

Ryan Marrin - Tony PizzaRyan Marrin began as an instrumentalist when he was 13 years old, playing the clarinet and piano. He eventually went on to study voice at the age of 16 in choirs and in private lessons at the Acedemie Ste Cecile in Windsor, Ontario. He has been a part of local productions such as “Cats”, “Jekyll & Hyde In Concert”, and “Rent”, and has sang at various events around the city. Ryan has recently received an honours degree in Psychology at the University of Windsor, and is hoping to continue his education and obtain a graduate degree in clinical psychology in the near future.

Carissa Madley - JewelA native of Michigan, Carissa has always had a love of the stage. Though she received her bach-elor’s degree in Vocal Music Education and has been a music teacher for six years, Carissa has always found time to perform. Her most recent credits include Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl), Curtains (Georgia), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Wive’s Ensemble) and was also an extra in the film Whip It. Carissa is thrilled to be playing Jewel and thanks Malcolm for this wonderful opportunity. She dedicates her performance to her fiance’ Chase.

Meet The Cast

For some of the set pieces, Director Malcolm Simpson has chosen to use Abstract Surrealism style art-work created by Jennifer Converse, whom he met while putting on a show in Las Vegas. Jennifer’s rendering of mood, color, and energy provokes thought and reflection in a captivating manner.

Malcolm met Suzanne Harris in his hometown of Peebles, Scot-land and she has provided the intro music for the show using her unique tibetan bowl drums. Tibetan singing bowls can also be used for meditation, trance-induction, relaxation, healthcare, personal well-being and religious practice.

Art by Jennifer Converse Music By Suzanne Harris

Vanessa and Meaghan are a design team from Windsor, Ontario. They work in costuming for theatre productions with St. Clair College and Windsor Feminist Theatre in addition to operating their fashion design label Petey the Troll Apparel.

They recently had a collec-tion featured in Toronto Alternative Fashion Week under the name Petey Couture.

Both Vanessa and Meaghan are graduates from the Univer-sity of Windsor with Bachelors of Arts.

Costume Design By Vanessa Hughes & Meaghan Biddle

Gordon Carver & Sterling Video Productions

James BarnesWeb Design & Internet Marketing

www.jamesbarnesweb.com Planning & marketing for a successful show is a huge job, al-though James is skilled at working in many industries this was the first job he’d taken for a musical theatre show and he couldn’t be happier at the way everything has turned out.

As well as building the website, James has put together various marketing collateral, press releases, advertising, etc. He’s also managed VIP invitations for the box office, liased with Conexion Media for the iTunes management, and setup all the social media marketing (facebook, twitter, etc.) for the show.

James wishes he could be in Canada for the premier, but his wife will be heavily pregnant, so he’ll have to catch the show when it comes back to England!

James says: “Break a Leg!”

Sterling Video Productions, Inc. has been in the business since 1967, offering the highest quality video to their clients. Sterling Video offer Media 100 lossless nonlinear editing, a full multi-format Sony editing suites, VHS/DVD duplication.

Gordon Carver, the owner of Sterling Video, and the Direc-tor have been planning the professional DVD to be re-corded and the visual images that will be used in the show - Dot Com City of Dreams.

www.sterlingvideo.com

ACT ONE

Scenes: Songs:

1. Fairground Take a ride on the merry-go-round Girl next door Rainy Day Song

2.Outside Fairground 3. Fairground Twilight Somewhere out there Letting Go

4. Timber yard The whiz of the yard Golden City Maybe she will understand Stay at home & be wise

5. Fairground/Park So you say it’s over

6. Downtown We came to the city Lonesome nobody Been through it all before

7. The Station

8. The Midas Touch The Midas touch Spend some time with me King Of Clubs Dot.Com City What are you really like?

Johnnie Dollar Victoria Dot Com

ACT TWO

Scenes: Songs:

1.. Matt’s office / day We’re all big business men I wanna download your love Who’s for Pizza? Dot.Com City (reprise)

2. Matt’s office / night Turned the tables

3. Outside Gems International The boom days are over

4. Ruby’s apartment Money in a suitcase

5. Outside the court Goodbye city Somewhere out there (Mickey)

6. Later outside the court

7. The Court Judgement Day Girl next door (reprise)

8. Court/ Fairground The finale

Umbrella ManFairground Set Pictures

Stage & Set Piece Pictures

www.jenniferconverse.com

Press Release For The 2010 Canadian Premier

Prepare to get excited! After successful shows at venues around the world, Gallivanting Pictures & Director Malcolm Simpson has brought this unique musical theatre production to Windsor and London City for its Canadian debut. Previously called “All That Glitters”, this enthralling show has been re-vamped and re-named “Dot Com City of Dreams” and the people of Canada are in for a surprise when it lands in town!

~ With a focus on monopolizing tyranny, magic, fortune telling, fair-ground rides, modern technology, and the lure of wealth this show is sure

to tantalize anyone’s craving for entertainment ~

This stage performance focuses on a computer whiz kid who saves the world from tyranny by destroying the evil Victoria.com and her growing empire. Come experience the journey of Matt Mason as he gets caught

up in a world of magic and dreams. Everything suddenly changes one day when the fair comes to town and mysterious Magique appears.

Join Matt Mason, Johnny Dollar, Victoria Dot Com and her henchmen and women Megabite and Gigabite. Not to mention the girls: Jewel, Pearl

and Diamantee. We can’t forget Magique! Why you say? Well she has a plan!

This musical is for everyone and is a one of a kind!Join us and ride the Merry Go Round. Hear 24 tuneful melodies, from

rousing show stoppers, rock’n roll, ballads and gospel.

City of Dreams is dramatic, sparkling, emotional and enticing!

Reviews

“The jazz dance scenes are especially enjoyable with a punchy music score” – Arts Review

“There is a fine mix of memorable ballads and rousing show stoppers, the Leeds audience particularly enjoyed “The Midas Touch”, a catchy number sung by a deliciously sleazy night club crowd.” – Stage

“With 24 tuneful melodies it is a fine showcase for some notable indi-vidual talent.” - Rowntree Theatre

Special Thanks All of the Cast & Crew from Dot Com City of Dreams would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who’s helped with the preparations for the show, including:

(in no particular order)

Robert RedmileKaren Goni

Christy Gatto The Assembly Of Peace Church

Michael DeMeo Dale Henderson

Tom KozupRok & The eDition Digital Team

Chris JonesAndrea Stafford

Alan MilneJames Gilbert & Bananas4Web.Com

Elaine PageNick Fiveash

Phil McGarveyAaron Peterson & Windsor Business

Lori BaldassiKen Chau

Jeff WorvillePaul Packer & Conexion Media

Keith from Speedy TeesLorna Cameron Price

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