11 Candy Hearts - Raggedy Ann & Andy (December 1983)

Описание: (Raggedy Andy, Raggedy Ann, the Dolls)

This is a recording of the 1983 ESIPA production of Tim Mason and Joe Raposo's "Raggedy Ann & Andy," a precursor to the Gibson and Raposo "Raggedy Ann" musical that made its way to Broadway.

Synopsis:
“I’m sick of make-believe. I want the real thing,” declares the rebellious Andy as he and the other dolls belonging to a little girl named Marcella are about to be shipped to their new story-book-like home in Apple Valley, U.S.A. Rather than run away on his own, Andy conspires to have the whole toy chest full of dolls sent to a carnival instead of Marcella’s new address.
The carnival is badly in need of a new act, and Andy convinces owner Cornelius J. Tinker that the dolls can turn his traveling disaster into a success. The Raggedys’ all-doll revue is such a triumph that the troupe of talented toys is abducted by the bearded lady’s mean brother, Big Frankie Malone. Dancing and singing their way to stardom and cash advantage for the conniving Malone, the dolls discover that “the real thing,” even when you are famous, is meaningless without love.
(Daily Gazette, December 20, 1983)

Cast:
Marcella - Mirinda Lynn Staats
Mother - Carole B. Smith
Father - Richard A. Walsh
Stella - Helena Binder
Uncle Clem - Gary O. Aldrich
Raggedy Ann - Ivy Austin
Jock - Murray Phillips
Penny - Caren McGee-Russell
Henny - Michael Jahoda
Teddy Bear - Brian Kaman
Emily - Carolyn Marble Valentis
Nanette - Jeanne Vigliante
Lance - Stephen Carey
Raggedy Andy - Mark Baker
Roustabouts - The ESIPA Ensemble
Cornelius J. Tinker - William Linton
Young Boy - Jamie Wolkenbreit
Delivery Men:
Fred - John Thomas McGuire III
Clyde - Bruce David Jennings
Tina Tinker - Karen Shallo
Fatima - Betsy Normile
Bertha the Barker - Carole B. Smith
Exotica the Snake Charmer - Gwynne Smith
Flying Finellis:
Daniella - Robyn Miller
Massemo - David Mark Bunce
Gabriella - Laura Carusone
Bruno the Strong Man - Stefan Harris
Sydney - Joel Aroeste, Stefan Harris
Big Frankie Malone - Don Correia
Nickie - Tom Pletto
Walter Winchell - Gary Deming
Fans - The ESIPA Ensemble
Model I - Scott Schafer
Model II - Robyn Miller
Contestants - Robert Couture, John Hickey, Patrick Jameson, Joe Ventura
Shirley Temple - Cathy Reynolds
Andy Child - Sarah Joy Klinowski
Doctors - Bruce David Jennings, John Thomas McGuire III, Richard A. Walsh
Whistle-Stop Crowd - The ESIPA Ensemble
Big Frankie Malone's Girls - Laura Carusone, Christine Hughes
Ann Child - Marnie Nicolella
Conductor - David Mark Bunce
Passengers - The ESIPA Ensemble
Man - John Thomas McGuire III
Woman - Carole B. Smith
Porter I - Gary Deming
Porter II - Joe Ventura
Reporters:
Ben - Bruce David Jennings
Buzz - Richard A. Walsh
M.C. - Gary Deming

The ESIPA Ensemble: David Mark Bunce, Carolee Carmello, Laura Carusone, Robert Couture, Gary Deming, John Hickey, Patrick Jameson, Bruce David Jennings, Karen Kinbar, John Thomas McGuire III, Robyn Miller, Margot Murphy, Stephanie Pitcher, Scott Schafer, Carole B. Smith, Gwynne Smith, Joe Ventura, Richard A. Walsh