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Concert performance of celebrated Canadian musical will star Josée Boudreau and Adam Brazier (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) – An intimate concert performance of The House of Martin Guerre will be presented for one night only in the Homburg Theatre this Tuesday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. The Charlottetown Festival has announced complete casting for the musical, which is based on a famous true story from 16th century France. Josée Boudreau will star opposite the Centre’s artistic director Adam Brazier. Boudreau, known for her celebrated turn as the titular heroine in Evangeline, will portray Bertrande, a peasant woman deserted by her angry husband of arranged marriage, Martin Guerre. Bertrande and their son are shocked when Guerre – played by Brazier – returns eight years later to assume his position as head of household. He presents himself as a changed man, transformed into a caring partner; however, community members denounce him as an impostor. Guerre is jailed and sent to trial and Bertrande is forced to consider how far she will go to follow her heart. This concert performance is directed by Mary Francis Moore, Festival associate artistic director, with musical direction by Wayne Gwillim. A concert presentation is a full performance of a musical without costumes, blocking, or set changes. Actors are seated at music stands and rise to speak and sing. This performance will include a full company on stage as well as the Festival orchestra. See complete casting in addendum.
Boudreau was riveted by Martin Guerre’s songwriting and storytelling, which were penned by Canadian theatre icon, Leslie Arden with contributions from Anna Theresa Cascio. “It is so important to find ways to promote Canadian musical theatre projects and I am honoured that the Centre has entrusted this amazing role to me!” she remarks from her P.E.I. home.
Boudreau enjoyed some time away from the theatre recently as she and her family welcomed a second child, but is excited to return. “I’ve always considered the Centre my second home and was greeted with open arms,” she offers. “I feel that becoming a mother has given me a new perspective on life and I’m able to apply that experience to my work in this particular show.”
Tickets are available at the Confederation Centre Box Office at 1(800) 565-0278 or at confederationcentre.com. Special thanks are extended to the Festival’s title sponsor, CIBC. The Centre is thankful for the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Province of Prince Edward Island, and the City of Charlottetown, as well as that of media sponsors Ocean 100, Hot 105.5, CTV, and The Guardian.
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Photo Cutline: Josée Boudreau (L) and Adam Brazier (R) will star in The House of Martin Guerre (submitted photos).
Complete casting:
Bertrande Guerre – JOSÉE BOUDREAU
Arnaud du Tilh – ADAM BRAZIER
Pierre Guerre – CRAIG FAIR
Bernarde de Rols – REBECCA POFF
Wool Seller – BRITTANY BANKS
Young Martin Guerre – EVAN TAYLOR BENYACAR
Jeanette Guerre – AJ BRIDEL
Jean Peghula – SHELDON ELTER
Wine Merchant – JJ GERBER
Phillipe – ROBBIE GRAHAM-KUNTZ
Marguerite, Beggar Woman – ALEXANDRA GRATTON
Jehannot – AARON HASTELOW
Wise Woman – SUSAN HENLEY
Jehannot’s Wife – TARA JACKSON
Marie Guerre – KATIE KERR
Françoise Ferriere – CONNOR LUCAS
Jean de Coras – JACOB MACINNIS
Suzanne’s Husband, Soldier – JORDAN MAH
Father Boeri – ANDRW MCALLISTER
Antoine – ANDREA MENARD
Narrator – JULAIN MOLNAR
Toulouse Soloist – JAMIE MURRAY
Young Bertrande de Rols – NICOLE NORSWORTHY
Beggar Woman – KRISTEN POTTLE
Guilhaume – ADAM SERGISON
Carbon Barrau – LEE SIEGEL
Suzanne – ALICIA TONER
Catherine – SHAWNA VAN OMME
Little Sanxi – KILIAN WALL
Sanxi de Rols, Ox-Cart Driver – SHAWN WRIGHT
Music and Lyrics by LESLIE ARDEN
Book by LESLIE ARDEN and ANNA THERESA CASCIO
Orchestrations by BRUCE COUGHLIN
Directed by MARY FRANCIS MOORE
Music Direction by WAYNE GWILLIM
Stage Management by MATT MACINNIS and ERIKA MOREY
Sound Design by KEVIN MACLEAN
Lighting Design by BILL HIGGINS
Orchestra:
Conducted by WAYNE GWILLIM
Flute, Piccolo, Recorders: JENNIFER PUBLICOVER
Clarinet, Flute, Recorders: JAMES KALYN
Oboe, English Horn: SUZANNE LEMIEUX
Trumpet, Flugelhorn: BRENDAN CASSIN
French Horn: DAVID PARKER
Trombone: DALE SORENSEN
Cello 1: NORM ADAMS
Cello 2: NATALIE WILLIAMS CALHOUN
Bass: LENA TUROFSKY
Harp: JANICE LINDSKOOG
Keyboard: MORGAN SAULNIER
Percussion: RYAN DREW
Keyboard Programmer: WAYNE GWILLIM
Orchestra Contractor: DALE SORENSEN
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