1983 - Carnival
Carnival (1983)
Plot Synopsis:
Lili, a lonely orphan, is enchanted with a traveling carnival troupe. She finally gets to join the troupe and ends up working with the puppet act. Meanwhile, both the puppeteer, Paul, and the magician, Marco the Magnificent, have fallen in love with Lili. The two men engage in a fierce rivalry for Lili's affections. In the end, Lili chooses Paul and they live happily ever after.
Show Info and Crew Members:
| Show Dates: | May 4, 5, 6, 7, 1983 |
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| Director: | Larry A. Williams |
| Accompanist: | Dorothea Hemerly |
| Costume Designer: | Marie Roth |
| Puppet Designer: | June Eckhart Shelby Hoyle |
| Scene Design: | Rick Eckhart |
| Lighting: | Charles Maurer |
| Magic Instructor: | Kenneth Evans |
Cast:
| Kim Stubits | ... | Lili |
| Landis Green | ... | Paul |
| Richard Long | ... | Marco the Magnificent |
| Barton Bilheimer | ... | B.F. Schlegel |
| Lisa Kern | ... | Rosalie |
| Richard Gusick | ... | Jacquot |
| Peter Noll | ... | Grobert |
| Dina Valentini | ... | Princess Olga |
| Scott Becker | ... | Dr. Glass |
| Kathy McGowan | ... | Greta |
| Bobbi Jo Flexer | ... | Zuwicke Twin |
| Claudia Horoschak | ... | Zuwicke Twin |
| Jon Weaber | ... | Roustabout #1 |
| Tracy Markell | ... | Roustabout #2 |
| Henry Galio | ... | Roustabout #3 |
| Jeff Weinman | ... | Roustabout #4 |
Director's Notes:
"Carnival" opened in the Northern Lehigh Little Theatre on May 4, 1983 and ran for four performances. Directed by Larry Williams, set design by Rick Eckhart, and costumes by Marie Roth, the cast of 90 students spread their theme of love to the audience very successfully. Professional Magic & Illusions and original choreography by Magician Kenny Evans added to the show's success. Leads Landis green and Kim Stubits were true stars. A highlight of the show were the 4 puppets, used to tell the story, which were designed and constructed by Mrs. June Eckhart and Ms. Shelby Hoyle. The beautiful and professional quality of these puppets were better than perfect. So perfect in fact, that they received an award at the Penna. State Theatre in Bucks County. Even though our show closed on May 7, 1983, the puppets went on to play the show at Central Catholic High School and Emmaus High School.