Director's Notes for
The Drowsy Chaperone
Originally written for a cast of 16, the Catwalk Theatre Company decided to take a very different approach with this version of The Drowsy Chaperone. Because we value creating opportunities for as many students as possible, we have put together a cast that nearly triples the sixe of the original Broadway production. This has made for some interesting choices and situations, but is is well worth it to see more students have the chance to experience being members of the cast
The show begins as we embark on a nostalgic journey with our Main in th Chair. His imagination comes alive while listening to his favorite musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, on the hi-fi. He enthusiastically shares the wedding sotry of a Broadway startlet and her hansome groom and the hilarious antics that transpire on the way to the alter.
The combination of narrative and musical theatre, stylized staging appropriate to the era of the 1920s, and creating interesting ways to tell the story in the samll confines of a studio appartment are all challenges in the artistic direction of the production. Yet, this talented group of performers, technicians, and directors have met every challenge with creativity and dedication.
Thank you for choosing to spend an evening celebrating the value of the performing arts as part of a well-rounded high school education. For those of you who sacrificed so that our students couldparticipate in this production, I thank you. It is our collective and collaborative effort that makes the Pomona theatre program shine.
~Andre'