The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

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Event The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Venue Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, Preston, VIC
First Date 21 October 2011
Last Date 29 October 2011
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere No
Description Based on the true story of a legendary Texas Brothel known as the Chicken Ranch, which operated from thye 1840s to 1973. Protected by a friendly Sheriff and frequented by politicans, football teams and others, the Chicken Ranch thrived in the small town of Gilbert, Texas. Girls come from all over to work at the ranch and make a little extra cash. However, a crusading do-gooder, Houston radio commentator and his conservative audiences, expose the Chicken Ranch, forcing it to shut its doors forever.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Subjects 1970s
American
Conservatism
Girls
Law
Men
Politicians
Sex Industry
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Holly Barr Actor Linda Lou, Melvin Thorpe Singer, Choir
Ruth Bishop Actor Jewel
Natalie Carden Actor Dawn, Angelette, Melvin Thorpe Singer, 1930s Girl No.1
Gabrielle Curtain Actor Sky
John Dagley Actor Chip Brewster, Governor's Aide, Aggie Towel Boy, Choir, Melvin's TV Cameraman
Will Deumer Actor Governor, C. J Scruggs, Travelling Salesman
Emily Dewar Actor Ruby Rae, Melvin Thorpe Singer, Choir
Brad Fischer Actor Melvin P Thorpe
Kerry Foster Actor Angel
Adrienne George Actor Miss Mona Stangley
Ashley Hill Actor Beatrice, Angelette, Reporter, Melvin's Make-Up Assistant, 1930s Girl
Shaelyn Hughes Actor Tadddy Jo, Angelette, Imogene Charlene, Townsperson, Choir
Gary Mills Actor Aggie Coach, Dogette,Announcer, Cowboy
Gary O'Dwyer Actor Edsel Mackay
Dean Pearcey Actor Narrator, Aggie, Dogette
Isabella Perversi Actor Eloise, Angelette, Reporter, Townsperson, 1930s Girl
Scott Reid Actor Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd
Chris Richardson Actor Aggie Scandinavian Place Kicker, Townsperson, TV Studio Director, Reporter, Slick Dude
Dean Schulz Actor Aggie, Dogette, Young Cowboy, Leroy Slincy, Shy Boy
Matt Sheahan Actor Aggie, Reporter, Townsperson, Choir
Kim Siemensma Actor Ginger, Angelette, Reporter, 1930s Girl, Townsperson
Natalie Silsbury Actor Doastey Mae, Brandy, Melvin Thorpe Singer, 1930s Girl
Benjamin Stokes Actor Aggie, Solo Tapper Tadio Mic. Technician
Sarah Stokes Actor Durla, Angelette, 1930s Reporter, Town-Church Person
Albert Tapper Actor Aggie, Reporter, Townsperson, Cowboy
Arno Vann Actor Senator Wingwoah, Mayor Rufus Poindexter, Miss Wulla Jean
Larry L King Author Book and Story
Peter Masterson Author Co-Author of book
Di Crough Choreographer
Jan Mill Costume Associate Costume Dressser
Tahlia Quan Costume Associate Costume Dresser
Lesley Stokes Costume Associate
Anne Dewar Director Set Design
Adam Golland Follow Spot Operator
Louisse Linney Follow Spot Operator
Beverley Meldrum Front of House Manager Marketing and Publicity
Yasmin 'Yaz' Sesta Lighting Designer
Carol Hall Music and Lyrics Librettist
Nathan Firmin Musical Director Costumes Wigs
Robyn Cole Musician: Pianist Audition and Rehearsal
Adeline Han Musician: Pianist Audition and Rehearsal
Faye Eldridge Production Manager Costumes Audition Booking Secretary Merchandise Coordinator
Glenda Clark Properties Officer Assistaht
John Davitt Properties Officer Set Construction Coordinator Set Construction
Eddie Blake Set and/or Property Maker
Lana Buckingham Set and/or Property Maker Set Construction Team
John Cox Set and/or Property Maker
Rohan Luke Set and/or Property Maker
Vic Luke Set and/or Property Maker
Ian McCullough Set and/or Property Maker
Kevin Ryan Set and/or Property Maker
Neville Watson Set and/or Property Maker
Steve Cooke Sound Designer
Marcello Lo Ricco Sound Designer LSS Productions
David Badrick Sound Operator/Engineer
Craig Dewar Stage Manager Set Design
Natasha Bassett Marketing/Publicity
Rachel Juhasz Marketing/Publicity
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Review programme, Cheryl Threadgold
Event Identifier 162047
Dataset AusStage