~ PUNCH ~
PUNCH
Musical Comedy by Frank Oden & Reno Goodale
In Commedia dell'Arte style, the puppet scoundrel Mr. Punch comes alive to tackle the ridiculous rules and offend the self-righteous rascals of human society.
Book: Frank Oden & Reno Goodale
Lyrics: Frank Oden & Reno Goodale
Music: Frank Oden
Source: Punch & Judy - Traditional
~ PRODUCTION DETAILS ~
WORLD PREMIERE
The Palace Theatre, Avalon, Aurora, Colorado
Open : November 21, 1989
Close : November 26, 1989
Performances: Six
ORIGINAL CAST LIST
Mustard: Rick Lawson
Nostril: Rob Johnson
Mr. Punch: Daymond Caylo
A Constable: David Schmal
Judy: Rob Johnson
A Priest: Peter Johnson
A Baby: Abe Abie
Toby the Dog: Peter Johnson
Bicker: Robert Black
The Devil: Davd Schmal & Peter Johnson
A Wench: David Schmal
A Sea Captain: Rob Johnson
A Judge: Peter Johnson
A Doctor: Rick Lawson
A Hangman: Robert Black
Death: David Schmal
St. Peter: Rob Johnson
Two Cherubs: Laura Crowley & Jeanie Nocerino
RECORDINGS:
Original cast Audio/Video - Private Archive
PRODUCTION
Producers: Kevin Hoffman, Gray Grether
Director: Frank Oden
Designer: Reno Goodale
Puppets, Masks & Impossible Effects: Larry Frost
NOTATIONS
This was the inaugural production of a new theatre company in a nightclub in Aurora, CO, the musical was written for that opening.
Open : November 21, 1989
Close : November 26, 1989
Performances: Six
ORIGINAL CAST LIST
Mustard: Rick Lawson
Nostril: Rob Johnson
Mr. Punch: Daymond Caylo
A Constable: David Schmal
Judy: Rob Johnson
A Priest: Peter Johnson
A Baby: Abe Abie
Toby the Dog: Peter Johnson
Bicker: Robert Black
The Devil: Davd Schmal & Peter Johnson
A Wench: David Schmal
A Sea Captain: Rob Johnson
A Judge: Peter Johnson
A Doctor: Rick Lawson
A Hangman: Robert Black
Death: David Schmal
St. Peter: Rob Johnson
Two Cherubs: Laura Crowley & Jeanie Nocerino
RECORDINGS:
Original cast Audio/Video - Private Archive
PRODUCTION
Producers: Kevin Hoffman, Gray Grether
Director: Frank Oden
Designer: Reno Goodale
Puppets, Masks & Impossible Effects: Larry Frost
NOTATIONS
This was the inaugural production of a new theatre company in a nightclub in Aurora, CO, the musical was written for that opening.
Original cast Audio/Video - Private Archive
Director: Frank Oden
Designer: Reno Goodale
Puppets, Masks & Impossible Effects: Larry Frost
ACT ONE
A PUBLIC PLACE
Song: 'Come Along'-- Mustard, Nostril & Co.
Song: 'If You Can't Take A Joke'-- Punch & Judy
JUDY'S HOUSE
Song: 'Judy Is A Beauty' -- Punch
Song: 'Rooty-Toot-Toot -- Punch
Song: 'Make A Baby' -- Judy & Cherubs
OUT ON THE STREETS
Song: 'You Can't Catch Me' -- Punch & Company
ACT TWO
A LOW DIVE
Song: 'Orally' - Wench
Song: Boys At Sea' -- Captain
A COURT OF LAW
A PRISON CELL
Song: 'Be Quiet' -- Punch & Mustard
THE GALLOWS
Song: 'I'm Free' -- Punch
THE GATES OF HEAVEN
Song: 'Your Soul' -- St. Peter & Company
HE MOUTH OF HELL
Song: 'Your Soul' (Reprise) - Company
Song: 'Judy Is A Beauty' -- Punch
Song: 'Rooty-Toot-Toot -- Punch
Song: 'Make A Baby' -- Judy & Cherubs
OUT ON THE STREETS
Song: 'You Can't Catch Me' -- Punch & Company
ACT TWO
A LOW DIVE
Song: 'Orally' - Wench
Song: Boys At Sea' -- Captain
A COURT OF LAW
A PRISON CELL
Song: 'Be Quiet' -- Punch & Mustard
THE GALLOWS
Song: 'I'm Free' -- Punch
THE GATES OF HEAVEN
Song: 'Your Soul' -- St. Peter & Company
HE MOUTH OF HELL
Song: 'Your Soul' (Reprise) - Company
Song: 'Orally' - Wench
Song: Boys At Sea' -- Captain
A COURT OF LAW
A PRISON CELL
Song: 'Be Quiet' -- Punch & Mustard
THE GALLOWS
Song: 'I'm Free' -- Punch
THE GATES OF HEAVEN
Song: 'Your Soul' -- St. Peter & Company
HE MOUTH OF HELL
Song: 'Your Soul' (Reprise) - Company
Song: 'Be Quiet' -- Punch & Mustard
THE GALLOWS
Song: 'I'm Free' -- Punch
THE GATES OF HEAVEN
Song: 'Your Soul' -- St. Peter & Company
HE MOUTH OF HELL
Song: 'Your Soul' (Reprise) - Company
Song: 'Your Soul' -- St. Peter & Company
HE MOUTH OF HELL
Song: 'Your Soul' (Reprise) - Company
~ THEATRICAL COMEDIES ~
The Winter Rose
Operetta by Frank Oden
Gumshoe
By Frank Oden & Reno Goodale
Secret Agent Guy
by Frank Oden & Reno Goodale
The Pecos Pest
By Frank Oden & Reno Goodale
The Fatal Glass
Adaptation by Frank Oden
BlackBeard
By Frank Oden & Reno Goodale