The Grand Duke
Spring 1993
Gilbert & Sullivan
As leading comedian Ludwig prepares to marry the soubrette, Lisa, their company achieves an opportunity to act on their conspiracy to overthrow the Grand Duke of Pfennig-Halbfennig, and Ludwig becomes the Grand Duke. Unfortunately, several other women have a prior claim on the Grand Duke's hand in marriage!
Produced by Lon L. Williams '93 and Carolyn Jean Smith '87
Stage Directed by Chuck Berney
Music Directed by Dave Alexander
Performed in MIT Room 54-100 April 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, and 16, 1993
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Cast List
| Grand Duke Rudolph |
Peter Stark |
| Ludwig |
Steve Rapaport |
| Ernest |
Robert Kobee |
| Prince of Monte Carlo |
Colman Reaboi |
| Notary |
Ryan Caveney '96 |
| Herald |
Thomas Rinde '96 |
| Baroness Carolin von Krakenfeld |
Michele M. McVeigh |
| Julia Jellicoe |
Heather Connolly |
| Lisa |
Sally Powers |
| Princess of Monte Carlo |
Victoria Reid |
| Gretchen |
Patricia Brewer |
| Elsa |
Grace E. Colon (G) |
| Olga |
Victoria Reid |
| Bertha |
Falla Smith '94 |
| Chorus |
Ellen Brody
Nancy Burstein '71
Frank Jones
Michael McGuire
Jim Miller
Carolyn Jean Smith '87
Lon Williams '93 |
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Orchestra List
| Violin |
Leah Schechter '96 |
| Cello |
Kristin Lester |
| Flute |
Matt Sakai
Elizabeth Smith |
| Clarinet |
Hsin-Chien Tai |
| Bassoon |
Jonathan ? |
| Trumpet |
Ali ? |
| Trombone |
Bill Sommerfeld '88 |
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Production Staff
| Producers |
Lon L. Williams '93
Carolyn Jean Smith '87 |
| Staage Director |
Chuck Berney |
| Music Director |
Dave Alexander |
| Asst. Music Director |
Robert Weingart |
| Stage Manager |
Elizabeth Krumm |
| Technical Director |
Frank Jones |
| Lighting Designer |
Mike Bromberg '70 |
| Master Electrician |
Yanko Sheiretov (G) |
| Choreographer |
Joan Shear |
| Makeup |
Kim McGarghan |
| Set Designer |
Matt Sikorski |
| Master Carpenter |
Susan Ruff |
| Properties Mistress |
Michele M. McVeigh |
| Costumes |
Carolyn Jeam Smith '87
Elizabeth Krumm |
| Poster Design |
Jenifer Tidwell '91 |
| House Manager |
Gillian P. Bidgood '94 |
| Program |
Barry Jaspan '92 |
| Tech Crew |
Karen Guady
Heather Connolly
Robert Kobee
Serena Keswani
Tom Rinde
Karen Mueller
Colman Reaboi
Ryan Caveney '96 |
| Lighting Crew |
Dave Cho '94.5
Yanko Sheiretov (G)
Rachel Cailess |
| Rehearsal Pianists |
Jim Carroll
Adrian Giles
Michael Mendyke '89
Mike Valdez
Robert Weingart
Philip Young |
| Costume Crew |
Elizabeth Ackerman
Carolyn Jean Smith '87
Pandora Berman
Jacqui Burke
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Elizabeth Krumm |
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Performances
54-100
