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ARCHIVED SHOWSTake a trip down memory lane with the Mudds...... |
| Oct 2007
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Wedding From Hell
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| Apr/May 2007
Click HERE for photos from this performance The chorus of miners, showgirls and tourists coached by Music Director Tony Stuart and the ever inspired Mudds band led by Peter Brown ensures an entertaining evening of light-hearted fun and music for the whole family. Anyone who has ever seen a review staged by the Mississippi Mudds knows they are in for a musical and theatrical treat when Canajun Eh? opens on April 27th at the Carleton Place Town Hall. |
CANAJUN EH?
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| Mar 2007
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Wake The DeadWhat do murder, shamrocks, dinner and laughter have in common? The Mississippi Mudds’ dinner theatre presentation of Elaine Moushey’s “Wake the Dead” of course. Local sources tell us that the Patrick family, visiting from Ireland, have been struck by tragedy. Their beloved patriarch Patrick Joseph Patrick has died! It is of course not known at this time how the much adored Patrick left this world. Some say it was too much whiskey but our insiders tell us that his family bickered with him to death. The Patrick’s are known for their strong wills, their love of strong whiskey and their love of a good argument. Surely nothing could every go wrong when this family gets together? |
| Feb 2007
The cast of Food Of Love gets in the mood for rehearsal with some chocolate treats. Back row from the left: Carell Allen, Meg Anderson, Dzint Tomsons, Kate Osbourne Front Row: Tom Joron, Colleen Hochgeschurz, Mike Lieff Missing form picture: Caitlin Morton and Alison Postma |
Food of LoveCANADIAN PREMIERE OF AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL COMEDY. 'Food Of Love'; all original music and story in this 2 act musical about a musician who has lost his way and plans to find it again through book keeping. The play was written by local James Peckett who has collaborated with Mudds resident band leader and Blues/Jazz musician extraordinaire Peter Brown. The finished product, described by the writers as an 'outrageous adult comedy ' is laced with 'jazz blues and pop tunes to have you laughing clapping and tapping all at the same time'. |
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May 2006 A Mudds Summer's Ice Cream' is a revue featuring music made famous by Seals & Crofts, Olivia Newton John, The Miracles, Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder, Abba, Mike and the Mechanics, Wilson Pickett, Neil Sedaka, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Helen Reddy, The Miracles, Styx and many more. From an original script written by our own Marcel Farley, the music is woven cleverly around a funny and heartwarming story of love and politics in a small Ontario town... much like Carleton Place but with all references to real persons cleverly disguised to protect the innocent. Show dates were Friday, Saturday, Sunday May 5,6,7 and Friday, Saturday May 12 and 13.
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March 2006 An evening of fine dining and intriguing entertainment. Murder Medium Rare by Elaine Moushey was presented by the Mississippi Mudds theatre company in partnership with the Heritage Inn Carleton Place. Click to see a photo of the cast
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April, May 2005
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Waiting For the ParadeJohn Murrell's bittersweet drama about how the women of Canada kept the home fires burning during the Second World War was directed by Kim Curran and Tracy Julian. Five local actresses portrayed the Red Cross activities, air raid drills, leg-painting parties and dances of dark merriment that kept loneliness, doubt and turmoil at bay. Comrades In ArmsWritten and directed by Jeannie Bright, the show incorporated a wonderful variety of well-loved and timeless music from both WW1 and WW2. The songs were woven together with dialogue and narration adapted from local historian Larry Gray's books, "We Are The Dead" and "Fathers Brothers and Sons", which told the stories of Carleton Place sons and daughters, husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, who lost their lives in WW1 and WW2. See the photos >> |
March, 2005
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Murder at the Cafe NoirA small group of actors from the Mudds presented a murder mystery entitled Murder at the Cafe Noir. In co-operation with the Carleton Place Arts Committee and the Carleton Place branch of the Civitan, the presentation took place at the Town Hall. Proceeds (approximately $2,500) will go to the Carleton Place Arts Committee for their new Scholarship program that is designed to support young artists in furthering their education. The cast was comprised of: Pat Black, Michelle Eno, Marcel Farley, Yolande Hardy, Robert Horne, Meredith Link, Shawn Millman and Tony Scott. See the photos >> |
November/December, 2004
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A Stocking Full of JazzA Stocking Full of Jazz was the Mudds fall of 2004 show. A mostly-singing show, it was directed by Jan Ferguson with assistant director Pat Black, produced by Paul Langham, written by Jack Link, musical direction by Laurel Piper, and band led by Peter Brown. |
April/May, 2004
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The Old Mountain ChurchUnder the direction of Chris Jones and Christine Sacks, this musical presentation took place in an old mountain church that is scheduled to be torn down to make room for a four-season resort. The parishioners gather to remove artifacts and reminisce about the church and its history through gospel style songs. They performed many old gospel favorites including "Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho", "Down to the River to Pray", and "Will the Circle be Unbroken", to name a few. They also performed some new Christian music for the young and young at heart. The music brought the rafters down! |
November/December, 2003
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The Phantom Of Parliament HillWritten by the Mudds's very own Tony Scott, this funny musical was enjoyed by the whole family. Presented in the style of the well-known English Panto, it contained lots of Canadian content and references. Set in the 1920's, the music list ranged from Dixieland to Shirley Temple, and from Charleston through Ragtime and anachronistic Rock and Roll. There was plenty of opportunity for audience participation. The audience got to "B-o-o-o" the baddy and "Yeah" the goody and scream things like "behind you, look behind you". The cast included a sweet girl, Susie (Emily Kwok), her bumbling brother, Bobbie (Jeff Semple), three hilarious clowns (Sylvia Gyles, Angela Sotiropoulos, Sarah White), the festering phantom (Jim MacGregor), his boss Queen Skunk (Michelle Eno), a wise Gargoyle Google (Jan Ferguson), a Dame, Ms. Threadneedle (Mark Piper), and, oh yes, a horse of course (Caitlin Morton, Mary Marrocco). Not to forget, co-directors, Tony and Judith Scott, and producers, Richard Church and Janice Sacks, and so many other helpers who made the show possible. And if that wasn't enough, Laurel Piper was the choral director for the chorus of talented singers and Peter Brown was the band leader for the fabulous band. Rosemary Breman brought in some cute little dancers and even taught some old dancers some new steps. This is the Mudds's sixth panto and it was one heck of a good time for the whole family! See the photos >> |
May, 2003
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A Blast From the Past!Set in a casual surfers's song and dance club in the Florida Keys, the story revolved around Diane and Carl, a couple who each own half of the club. Carl dreams of selling the club and moving back to a town called Carleton Place. Meanwhile, Diane is unpleasantly surprised to find out that Carl has unknowingly hired her old boyfriend David to sing at the club. Sparks flew with your favorite 60's and 70's songs telling their stories. The song list included: Kokomo, Unchained Melody, What a Day For a Daydream, Get Together, Satisfaction, This Diamond Ring, Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Good Bye, Heart and Soul, If You Could Read My Mind, Do You Believe in Magic, I Can't Help Falling in Love with You, Hit the Road Jack, and You Don't have to Say You Love Me. Mark Piper was the writer-director, Jack Link was director’s assistant and co-producer with Phil O’Grady. Laurel Piper was the music director and Peter Brown was the arranger, accompanist, and bandleader. See the photos >> |
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The Night of the Living.....(An Evening of Three One-Act Plays)...Dead Scary!... "Sorry, Wrong Number" by Lucille Fletcher is a thriller that was directed by L.A. Lawson (Leslie). Lawson has directed several plays for the Almonte Valley Players, but is a new director for the Mudds. This tale is of a neurotic invalid, whose only contact with the outside world is her phone. One night, because of crossed lines, she hears plans for a murder. Enough said! ...Dead Dramatic!... "The Ballad of the Battle between Power and Chance" by Cornwath is a modern Canadian drama by an award-winning playwright and it was directed by Jeannie Bright of the Mudds. Set in a church made famous by a weeping statue of Mary, the plot involved a "floundering" young priest and a young woman in hiding. Who is really lost? ...Dead Funny!... "Cup Final" by Charles Mander is a must because it wouldn't be the Mudds if we didn't serve up something really nonsensical! It's about a bunch of actors that just finished performing a play in a local drama festival that goes disastrously wrong. There are plenty of sparks flying in the dressing room as each character gives vent to feelings about the performance. Tony Scott, who is an accomplished director of the Mudds, was the one to pull out every stop and made this a classic comedy. |
| November, 2002 | The Only Game in Town"The Only Game in Town", by Ed Schroeter, is a one-act play about growing up playing hockey in Saskatchewan. It was directed by David Staples and produced by Judith Scott. The four actors were Norma Cummings, Leslie Lawson, Casey Kenny and Kim Curran. There was one Carleton Place performance - at the Town Hall on Saturday, November 2, 2002, followed by an opportunity to talk to the cast and crew following the performance. The Eastern Ontario Drama League One-Act Play Festival was held in Cornwall on November 8 and 9, 2002, at the Aultsville Theatre. Nine theatre companies each presented a one-act play - three on the Friday night, three on Saturday afternoon, and three on Saturday evening. The Mudds were the second presenter on Saturday evening. |
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The Sixties Show!Wow, what a show. Attendance for the six shows was over 1,000 people; a new record for the Mississippi Mudds. See the photos >> |
November, 2002
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Celebrate the SeasonThe Mississippi Mudds continued their tradition of producing a Christmas performance by presenting Celebrate the Season — a celebration of the music and traditions of Christmas over the years and around the world. You heard some of your favourite carols and were introduced to some lesser known ones. The music was arranged and performed by Peter Brown with musical direction by Laurel Piper. |
March, 2002
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The Murder RoomThis comedic mystery spoof was written by Jack Sharkie. The mystery in this production was really who was having more fun: the audience or the cast! The play was set in a seemingly pastoral English cottage. But passions and secrets soon bubbled over. Had the mistress of the home tired of her new husband already? Were the police inspector and detective dedicated to solving his disappearance? Why was the housekeeper always lurking within earshot? Was the estate owner's daughter, who had just returned home with her millionaire fiancé, in any danger? Crazy plot twists and off-the-wall humour the audience entertained - and guessing - until the very end. The show officially opened on Friday, March 1, 2002 with a gala. The Town Hall auditorium was thematically decorated. Peter Brown provided pre- and après-show music and The Good Food Co. catered the hors d'oeuvres. Adjudication by the EODL The MUDDS entered this production in the Full Length Festival 2002 hosted by the Eastern Ontario Drama League (http://hometown.aol.com/yodler1/index.htm). Official adjudicators attended the performance on Saturday, March 2. Previously, the MUDDS had entered only one-act festivals where they received a number of awards in varying categories. But this full-length play was a first for them. See the photos >> |
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Moments to RememberThe MuddSingers do what they do best. This show featured musical highlights from past performances under the musical direction of Laurel Piper. See the photos >> |
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