Cloudcroft, NM

CLOUDCROFT LIGHT OPERA COMPANY

presents

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By Tim Kelley

Directed by

Jeremy Colbert

August 24, 25,

August 31, September 1 & 2

New Mexico
Sleazy Tab Lloyd, a nasty villain, is running for mayor, but Miss Print won’t endorse him. Instead, she writes articles supporting his opponent, an honest, yet highly opinionated politician named Edward Torial. Lloyd has two allies, a cabbage head accomplice named Panhandle and a clever jewel thief by the name of Chiffon Delure (watch out for her!). Naturally, Sheriff Jack Newsworthy is in love with Aspen. But being predictable doesn’t spoil a melodrama’s fun! You’re audiences will watch what happens when Lloyd wins the election via trickery. They’ll see what happens when a Pony Express rider shows up without his pony! They’ll gasp as the mystery of Swampwater Sam is solved. They’ll applaud good citizens like Mrs. Pickles, Mrs. Grisley and sleepwalking Granny. And they’ll shudder as freedom of the press is threatened when Sleazy Tab Lloyd gains control of the Clarion and stuffs each issue with utter nonsense: "Man-Eating Kangaroo Found in Tucson Hotel Lobby!"... "George Washington is Alive!" ...you get the picture (but hopefully not the paper!). Everyone will groan and howl at the jokes. The highlight comes when Lloyd has to jump from state to state to avoid arrest, trying not to get "cornered!" Of course, all ends well when our villain is defeated in the hilarious finale, and Aspen and Jack head down the wedding aisle.

Enjoy the power of the press as you gawk at a performance stuffed with historical flimflam and a respect for good grammar! Gentlemen, please - no spitting 'til you reach the lobby !!

Office of the "Mountain Monthly" in the town of Cloudcroft. The time is the 1880's. An honest newspaper is a citizen's best friend
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except for his mother.

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STOP THE PRESSES

or ... She's Not My Type

CAST OF CHARACTERS
Aspen Print Played by Terra Ponder Editor of the "Mountain Monthly". A combination of beauty and civic responsibility.	Annabelle Played by Karie Peters Chiffon's winsome maid
Judy Paige Played by Jennifer Ridley Newspaper girl, none-too-bright	Sheriff Jack Newsworthy Played by Tony Calderon Manly sheriff, in love with Aspen
Grandpa Print Played by Levi Foley Aging typesetter, owns the "Mountain Monthly"	Mrs. Grisley Played by Morgan Foley Solid citizen
Panhandle Played by Scotty Courvoisier Bop on the head is worth two on the knee	Mrs. Pickles Played by Kalei Ponder Another of the same sort
Sleazy Tab Lloyd Played by Tony Courvoisier Has a lot in common with the printing press. They're both oily.	Edward Torial Played by Todd Peters Running for mayor. No puns, please
Chiffon Delure Played by Kenzi Ponder Lovely to look at, but not to be trusted	Dusty Played by Mike Mishkin Express rider who's lost his pony
Mrs. Pringle Played by Nicona Peters

BACKSTAGE ASSISTANCE
Asst Directors Tony Calderon & Terra Ponder Producer - George Collins	Pandhandler George Collins
Lighting - Becky Courvoisier Sound, Programs Arlan Ponder & Mike Joos Lighting Design - Larry Strain	Prompter - Pat Mishkin Costumers - Terra Ponder, Jennifer Ridley, Pat Mishkin & Suzy Cleve
Hair/Makeup Terra Ponder & Becky Courvoisier	T-Shirts - Connie Collins
Concessions Charliss Randall, Mike Mishkin, Shaun Fiengold & Kat Fiengold	Welcome Committee - Sharon Collins & Alan Hale Set Design - Tony Courvoisier & Shaun Fiengold Set Painting - Earl Anderton, Becky Courvoisier & Tony Courvoisier