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by Dean Regan

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ANDREW CECON

AMY SELLORS

Little Big Man/Opry Comic/

Vegas Comic

Patsy

A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE is sanctioned by the Patsy Cline Estate, Wholly owned by Lutvick Productions International, Ltd.,

and licensed exclusively by MARQUIS Inc.

The original production of A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE was presented by the Arts Club Theatre Company (Vancouver, BC, Canada) in September 1991.

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

There will be a ten minute intermission during this show. Approximate run time: 105 minutes.

A Closer Walk with

by Dean Regan

Production Advisor Charlie Dick

DANNY JOHNSON

MARTIN BLANCHET

ROB JARDINE

CHRIS PLATER

DAN ZADKOVICH

Floyd Cramer (Piano)

Bob Moore (Bass)

Walter Haynes (Steel Guitar)

Buddy Harmon (Drums)

Grady Martin (Guitar)

THOM CURRIE

DANNY JOHNSON

GILLIAN JONES

NICHOLAS PALINKA

MERVI AGOMBAR

TIM STEPHENSON

HANNA LAAKSONEN

TAMMY GRAHAM

LIAM BEAULNE

AMY POETSCHKE

Director

Musical Director

Stage Manager

Production and Site Manager

Costume Designer

Sound Technician

Props/Dresser

Hair Consultant

Stage Hand

Stage Hand

BAND

CREATIVE TEAM

Patsy Cline. One of the all-time legends of country music, Patsy Cline was born Virginia Patterson Hensley in the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, Virginia, on September 8, 1932. Always spunky and devoted to music, she quit school at the age of fifteen to work in a drug store and help support her single mother and younger brother and sister. In return, her mother dedicated her spare time to helping Patsy’s career, and drove her to Nashville when she was only sixteen for her first Grand Ole Opry try-out. Patsy was never shy about self-promotion and impressed everyone the moment they heard her. Ironically, her

music talent was never really rewarded until “Walkin’ After Midnight”, which was recorded ten years after she began singing professionally. Her incredible rendition of this song on the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts in 1957 not only won the contest, but finally set her on the road to the acclaim she deserved. It was followed three years later by the memorable “I Fall to Pieces”. Then came “Crazy” (written by Willie Nelson), “She’s Got You”, “Leavin’ on Your Mind”, “Sweet Dreams” and “Faded Love”. Her last single release was “A Closer Walk with Thee”. She realized her lifetime ambition of joining the Grand Ole Opry in 1960 and won ten awards at the WSM Country Music Festival. In the early 1960’s Patsy’s life began settling down – just as her career began to pick up. Two children, a dream home, and a stack of hit records were finally hers, but she would not be able to enjoy them long. Patsy Cline died in an airplane crash on March 5, 1963 while hurrying back to her family after a benefit concert in Kansas City. Patsy’s popularity is witnessed by the fact that she is the number one juke box play in the world. Her Greatest Hits album has been in first place for over 200 weeks on Billboard’s Top Country Catalogue Albums. On March 1, 1995, Patsy was memorialized with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Although she will never be replaced, A Closer Walk

with Patsy Cline is a tribute to her spirit and a celebration of the music of her life.

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Drinks Permitted, but...

Please keep in mind that this outdoor theatre space is licensed only

within the fenced in seating area. Alcohol is not permitted beyond

the fence. Please drink responsibly, and enjoy the show!

Andrew Cecon (Little Big Man/ Opry Comic/ Vegas Comic) Andrew spent most of his adult life performing in theatres across Western Canada, before returning to Thunder Bay a few years ago. He has appeared at Magnus Theatre in Miracle

On 34th Street and BANG BANG. Love to Katrina and Aviva.

Amy Sellors (Patsy) Amy’s extensive theatre career has taken her across Canada and to Western Europe, and she now calls Thunder Bay home. In these crazy times, Amy is grateful to be performing on stage. This is the third time Amy has had the privilege of stepping into Patsy Cline’s boots, after playing the role at The Globe Theatre in Regina, and the Stephenville Festival Theatre in Newfoundland. Magnus audiences may remember Amy as ‘Berthe,’ the housekeeper in Boeing Boeing, ‘Magenta’ and ‘Trixie the Usherette’ in The Rocky Horror Show, ‘Oz’ in We Will Rock You, ‘Fay, Angel, and Gwen’

in Here on the Flight Path, ‘Nina’ in Looking and ‘Bernice’ in Don’t Hug Me. Some of Amy’s favourite credits include an aging ‘Snow White’ (A Snow White Christmas

– Theatre Orangeville), ‘Daphne’ (Perfect Wedding - STF), ‘The Lady of the Lake’ (Monty Python’s SPAMalot! - STF), and ‘Annabella, Margaret, and Pamela’ (The 39

Steps – Thousand Islands Playhouse), ‘Susan, Melody, and Laura’ in Bedtime Stories

(Theatre Orangeville), ‘Fantine’ in Les Miserables (Thousand Islands), and all the women in Sitting Pretty (Showboat/Lighthouse). Amy spent several seasons at the Stratford Festival, where she was seen in My Fair Lady, The Threepenny Opera, Gigi, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Offstage, Amy loves to bake and her baked goods can be found at Kangas Sauna (Try the Persian Cheesecake!) Thanks to Thom, Shelby, and Dave for all their love and support.

Magnus Theatre would like to acknowledge that it stands on the

traditional land of the Anishinaabe people, those of Fort William First

Nation and other nations of the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and

land which hosted an early settlement of Métis people as well.

Dean Regan (Creator) created A Closer Walk with

Patsy Cline in Vancouver, B.C. in 1991 and following its successful launch he took his sold out show across Canada. The US premiere, a nine-month run at the Playhouse Theatre in Boston (MA) closely followed and this production led into two U.S. national tours. A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline has been produced well over 150 times across North America. Dean has personally directed over 20 of these productions and has since developed numerous other stage musicals. Red Rock Diner premiered in Canada at the Arts Club Theatre Company (Vancouver, B.C.)

and in the U.S. at Hallmark Theatre (Kansas City, MO); Forever Swing, the popular big band musical that enjoyed a 12 week sold out premiere in Vancouver, B. C. and then played to sold out houses over the course of two national tours; The Black

and Gold Revue, Hotel Porter (Cole Porter Revue) and Clooney Tunes all received rave reviews as well. Acclaimed as one of Canada’s top entertainers, Dean Regan is a multitalented artist whose credits include acting, singing, composing and producing as well as writing, directing and choreographing shows for major theatres across the continent. Dancing became the dominant focus of his life, from his early years in high school to a highly successful musical comedy career in Hollywood, Las Vegas, and New York. Recently inducted into the B.C. Entertainers Hall of Fame, Dean continues to write and direct.

Charlie Dick (Production Advisor) was a linotype operator for the Winchester, Virginia Evening Star when he met and married Patsy Cline on September 15, 1957. During a stint in the army, he and Patsy returned to Winchester for the birth of their daughter Julie. The family then moved to Nashville where he joined the Nashville Banner and later The Tennessean. Their son Randy was born in January, 1961,

shortly before a car crash critically injured Patsy. While still in the hospital, Patsy’s “I Fall to Pieces” hit number one. Her injuries required the use of crutches long after her release from the hospital. Charlie became her road manager, tending to her and the kids. After Patsy’s death, Charlie went into record promotion and hit the big time with sales of Red Sovine’s “Teddy Bear”. In 1983, he became co-owner of Hallway Productions: Nashville, a video production company that made country music documentaries on such stars as Patsy Cline, Ernest Tubb, Loretta Lynn, George Jones and Willie Nelson. With Julie and Randy, he formed Legacy, Inc. to respond to Patsy’s increasing popularity. Legacy, Inc. has approved this production as one of only two stage musicals celebrating the life and music of Pasty Cline. Charlie passed away in 2015. He is buried alongside Patsy Cline at Shenandoah Memorial Park in Winchester, Virginia.

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Thom Currie (Director) is an award-winning director, playwright, dramaturg, actor and producer. He has worked in theatres across Canada, including Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Stage West (Calgary and Mississauga), Deer Park Theatre, The Georgian Theatre Festival, The Showboat Festival Theatre and Magnus Theatre. His work has also been seen internationally, having directed and performed in cities such as Paris, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Brussels. Thom’s directing credits include over 90 productions, including We Will

Rock You, The Rocky Horror Show, The River, Bed and Breakfast, Bang Bang, Monty

Python’s SPAMalot, Of Human Bondage, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Back In 59, They’re

Playing Our Song, Mending Fences, 2 Across, Mama’s Country Record Collection, Peter Pan, Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks, Sexy Laundry, Urinetown, Crazy For

You, A Bench In The Sun, Looking, and Sitting Pretty. Thom has served as Artistic Director at several professional theatres across Canada, and is currently Artistic Director of Magnus Theatre. Prior to moving to Thunder Bay, Thom was Artistic Director of the Stephenville Theatre Festival (NL), Managing Artistic Director at The Showboat Festival Theatre In The Round (ON), Artistic Director of The Georgian Theatre Festival (ON) and Founding Artistic Director of ReallyLittleTheatre (INTL). Everything Thom does, he does for Amy. Please enjoy the show, wash your hands, wear a mask and stay healthy.

Danny Johnson (Musical Director/Piano/Floyd Cramer) Danny is no stranger to theatre audiences, having performed in over sixty productions across the country, including Million

Dollar Quartet (Sam Phillips), Ring Of Fire (Johnny Cash), 2 Pianos 4 Hands, Buddy:The Buddy Holly

Story (Norm Petty), and portraying Hank Williams in Hank Williams:The Show He Never Gave to

sold-out performances and standing ovations at Magnus; and was the Musical Director for the world premiere of Tomson Highway’s The

(Post) Mistress. He is a well-respected singer/songwriter who has performed at venues and

festivals and has opened for many acclaimed acts, including Bob Dylan, The Tragically Hip, Colin James, George Jones, Valdy and Johnny Cash. As a musician he has performed with such artists as Bo Diddley, The Temptations, Bob Newhart, Paul Shaffer, Hal Linden, Red Skelton, Bob Hope, Tom “Bones” Malone, Jack de Keyzer, Long John Baldry, Tony “Little Sun” Glover, Paul James and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Danny has worked as engineer/producer for dozens of acclaimed album and film projects at his facility, Danalog Studio. His recent production of Into The

Wonder, for The Gryphon Trio and TBSO, on the Analekta label was nominated for a Juno. He is proud to share the stage with such talented people. Enjoy the show!

Martin Blanchet (Bass/Bob Moore) Born in Québec City, Martin Blanchet is currently Principal Bass in the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. Martin has also held the chair of Assistant Principal Bass in Orquestra do Algarve in Portugal. He has performed with La Orquesta de Extremadura de Badajoz in Spain, L’Orchestre Symphonique de Québec, l’Opéra de Québec and he often plays with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. He has been invited to perform the Dittersdorf Double Bass Concerto in Pommersfelden, Germany. Martin has taught double bass at the Campus Notre-Dame de-

Foy in Québec City and is presently an instructor at Lakehead University, as well as having a private bass studio. Jazz has been a big part of Martin’s career. This path has led him to create the Martin Blanchet Jazz Quintet, a jazz ensemble that includes some of the best players in Thunder Bay. Blanchet is singing and arranging music for the group, creating a variety of different shows including Café

Paris, Sharp Ninth #9, Manouche, Mini-Café and more. For the past four years, Martin has been conducting and arranging music for an all-french choir with Le Club Canadien Français de Thunder Bay.

Rob Jardine (Steel Guitar/Walter Haynes) Rob was born and raised in Chapleau, ON. He studied music at Cambrian College, Sudbury. A resident of Thunder Bay, Rob has been the Audio Director of the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium since 1985. A member of the American Federation of Musicians, Rob presently performs with The Chain, and Chris Krienke and Strawdawg, local musical artists.

Chris Plater (Drums/Buddy Harmon) Chris provides the rhythmic foundation for any band he accompanies. His unassuming nature and aggressive style compel audiences to be aware of his every move. Performing for the past 30 years, Chris has learned his groove from the school of “hard knocks,” and has supported such entertainers as Meatloaf, Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dwight Yokam and played with artists such as Bo Diddley, Paul James, and Jack de Keyzer. This is his fourth show at Magnus after performing in We Will Rock You, SHOUT!

The Mod Musical and the 2012 production of A

Closer Walk with Patsy Cline.

Dan Zadkovich (Guitar/Grady Martin) Dan has been highly active in the local music scene for several years playing all styles of music with various groups and performers. He received his Music degree from Lakehead University in 1996 and has been teaching and coaching at The Lakehead School of Music for over 20 years.

Gillian Jones (Stage Manager) This is my bio all about how, my life got flipped turned upside down and I’d like to take a moment before the show starts to tell you how I became involved in the live arts. In North Thunder Bay, I was born and raised. On a playground is where I spent most of my days. Chillin out max and relaxin all cool, but never shootin’ B-ball outside of the school. When a couple of folks who were up to some good, started a rehearsal in my neighbourhood. I worked on one little show and my boss was eager to offer me a job here at Magnus Theatre.

Mervi Agombar (Costume Designer) Mervi was born and raised in Finland. She graduated from a 3 year program from Vaatetusalan Ammattikoulu as a seamstress and pattern maker. She worked in the fashion industry for several years before immigrating to Canada in 1991. Mervi has always had a passion for costume design and loves her work as production seamstress here at Magnus Theatre with all her wonderful co-workers; she says “it is a dream come true.” Mervi would like to thank her wonderful husband Bob, and two great children for being so consistently supportive, without all these girls she couldn’t

get done all costumes in a couple of weeks . Mervi would like to thank everyone for thinking of Magnus and donating their vintage clothing to the wardrobe department.

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Hanna Laaksonen (Props) Hanna is now in her seventh season at Magnus and is beyond thrilled with the scope of artistic challenges and opportunities this season. As a lifelong theatre nerd, she relishes all of the intricacies and improvisations that come out of props design and set decorating. There is always a new art to master and new skill to acquire. Anything can happen in the theatre, and it usually does! Hanna enjoys working both off stage and on when the opportunities present themselves. She would like to thank her family for their unwavering support. Huge love to the phenomenal cast and

crew. This show is a testament to fine artistic collaboration. Bravo!

Nicholas Palinka (Production Manager) This is Nicholas’ 3rd season as Magnus Theatre’s Production Manager, 5th in total. He is very excited to be back working with all the Magnus Team. Nicholas is a graduate of Brock University’s Theatre Program, which lead him to work in the Vancouver and Winnipeg Theatre scenes before returning to Thunder Bay. He would like to thank all his volunteers for the past seasons, as well as the patrons for helping keep Magnus a vibrant fixture in our community.

Tim Stephenson (Technical Director/Sound) Now in his third season as Technical Director at Magnus, Tim is a production award winning graduate from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology. In the eight years since graduation he has worked as an Audio Technician at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium setting up some of the biggest shows to come to Thunder Bay.

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David A. Brown (Head Carpenter) Dave joined Magnus last season as the head carpenter after working as the canoe builder /shipwright at Old Fort William for 40 years. Canoe and boat building were his main jobs but Dave wore many hats while at the Fort and has been involved in many movie and television productions. From an “I- Max” production in the early 1980’s to many commercials and print productions. Appearing in National Geographic and the National Enquirer in the same year. He was heavily involved in “Haunted Fort” building many props, animatronic effects and enjoys

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Music Credits

Act I

Come On In (And Make Yourself At Home)

written by V.F. (Pappy) Stewart©1955, renewed 1984 Sony/ATV Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI),

administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada

Gotta Lot of Rhythm in My Soulwritten by W.S. Stevenson and Barbara Vaughn

©1958, renewed 1985 Sony/ATV Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI), administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada

There He Goes

written by Durwood Haddock, Eddie Miller and W.S. Stevenson

©1955, renewed 1984 Sony/ATV Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI), administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada

Seven Lonely Days

written by Marshall Brown, Alden Shuman and Earl Shuman

©1953 Music Sales Corporation

Faded Love

written by Bob Wills and John Wills©1950 (renewed) Chappell & Co. (ASCAP)

administered by Warner Chappell Music Inc.

Walkin’ After Midnightwritten by Alan W. Block and Don Hecht

©1956, renewed 1985 Sony/ATV Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI), administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada

Your Cheatin’ Heartwritten by Hank Williams Sr.

Public Domain

Stop, Look and Listen

written by George London and W.S. Stevenson©1982 Sony/ATV Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI), administered by Sony/ATV

Music Publishing Canada

Always

music and lyrics by Irving Berlinused by special arrangement with

The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization on behalf of Irving Berlin Music Company

Lovesick Blueswritten by Cliff Friend and Irving Mills

©1922 EMI Music Publishing

Music Credits

Act II

Blue Moon of Kentuckywritten by Bill Monroe

©1947, owned and administered by Peer International Corporation

I Don’t Wanta

written by Durwood Haddock, Eddie Miller and W.S. Stevenson

©1955, renewed 1984 Sony/ATV Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI), adminis-

tered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Author UnknownPublic Domain

She’s Got You

written by Hank Cochran©1961 (renewed) Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Co., Inc. (BMI), administered

by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada

Back in Baby’s Armswords and music by Bob Montgomery

©1963 Songs of DreamWorks (BMI) / Talmont Music (BMI),administered by Reservoir 416 (BMI)

Sweet Dreams

written by Don Gibson©1955, renewed 1984 Sony/ATV Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI), adminis-

tered by Sony/ATV Publishing Canada

I Fall to Pieces

written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard©1960 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Co., Inc. (BMI), administered by Sony/ATV

Music Publishing Canada

Bill Baileywritten by Hughie Cannon

Public Domain

Crazy

written by Willie Nelson©1961 (renewed) Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Co., Inc. (BMI), administered

by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada

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