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HEY ABBOTT! - A Classic Comedy Tribute Show
The Ellice Theatre, April 24 to 25, 2009
FIVE-STAR HIT FROM THE 2008 FRINGE, RETURNING FOR TWO DAYS ONLY!
Merlyn Productions hosts Abbott & Costello impressionists CHASE & HAMILL and their wacky cast, as they re-mount their tribute the legendary comedy duo.
When Bud & Lou accept a Las Vegas job offer, they encounter multiple crazy characters. Zany antics ensue!
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY hour of sketch comedy – "WHO'S ON FIRST" and many other old-time favourites.
PRODUCTION CAST
HEY ABBOTT! - A Classic Comedy Tribute Show, by Chase & Hamill
| BUD ABBOTT | – John Chase |
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| LOU COSTELLO | – Kevin Hamill |
| ANNOUNCER | – Chris Reid |
| SOUBRETTE | – Leila Marston |
| MESSENGER | – Keener Dougherty |
| LANDLORD | – Keener Dougherty |
| MAID | – Leila Marston |
| HARRY SCHVINDEL | – Chris Reid |
| JIMMY | – Keener Dougherty |
| BOOKIE | – Leila Marston |
STAFF AND CREW
Company Staff
| ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | – John Chase |
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| TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | – Kevin Hamill |
| PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | – Leila Marston |
Production Staff
| CO-DIRECTOR | – John Chase – Kevin Hamill |
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| STAGE MANAGER | – Bill Pats |
| SCENIC DESIGNER | – Kevin Hamill |
| LIGHTING DESIGNER | – Andrew Thomas |
| SOUND DESIGNER | – John Chase |
| VENUE MANAGER | – Tim Spring |
Production Crew
| SCENIC CREW | – Jeff Wilkinson |
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| COSTUME CREW | – Laura Butler – Leila Marston |
| BOX OFFICE | – Gordon Sangster |
| TICKET TAKER | – Crysta-Mae Thomas |
| USHERS | – Friends of Merlyn Productions |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Winnipeg Fringe Festival, The Ellice Café & Theatre, Fantasy Theatre for Children, Winnipeg Sun, Winnipeg Free Press, CJOB 68, West End BIZ, Laura Butler, Kristen McMahon, Brenda & Clayton Hamill, Wayne & Nancy Curnew, Robert Butler, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Who, What, & I Don't Know
See Also: Cast Bios & Headshots