Bugsy Malone

book by Alan Parker, music and lyrics by Paul Williams

Performed on Aug 16, 1997 at the Summer Theater.

Notes

Festival show.

Director's Note
One day in 1976, two eleven year old boys decided they had to go to the cinema. Each told their parents that they would be at each other's house and promptly headed to the bus stop. After traveling six miles to the nearest and only cinema, the boys were shocked to discover that the film they had planned to see (history does not recall its name) was sold out, so they went to see the only other film playing. That film was Bugsy Malone and Alan Parker's portrayal of gangsters, gunge and goo was the reason I became an actor. I have always had a special place in my heart for this show and have always wanted to direct it. Bugsy Malone captures all that is exciting about being young and it serves as a reminder that we should never take life too seriously. It is ironic that a show so full of good feelings has proved so hard to stage, but throughout all our problems one thing has remained constant - the spirit of the cast. and their commitment to Bugsy Malone.

I would like to thank the whole cast for their smiles, their heart and their art, and Harvey Jackson (wherever you are) for spending that afternoon at the cinema with me.

Enjoy the show. have a great winter, and remember that SPLURGE is machine washable.

Creative Team (11)

Cast (35)

Musicians (10)

Crew (23)

Images

Upper left: Lily Thom and Brad Raimondo. Lower right: Michael Donahue, Amanda Quaid, Peter Tucci. Photography by Brett Kizner.