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Rage of the Heart finally had its world premiere on April 24th to 27th, 1997, at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island. The Providence shows were the first full theatrical presentation of the musical ever. The premiere was a success and was very well reviewed critically.
[ The World Premiere Cast | Production Team | Production Changes ]
The World Premiere Cast
| Peter Abelard |
Bradford Logan |
| Heloise |
Katherine Stone |
| Guibert, Abelard's servant |
Stephen DeCesare |
| Blanche, Fulbert's servant |
Shoshana Feinstein |
| Fulbert, Heloise's uncle |
Donald A. Williams |
| Antoine/Archbishop |
Joel "Jak" Kahn° |
| Lotulf |
Matthew Russell |
| Alberic |
Thomas Proulx |
| William |
Gary Lait Cummings |
| Astrolabe, Abelard's and Heloise's son |
Steven Fava |
| Abelard's Students: |
| Jean (sings "Song of my Soul") |
Thomas Fava Jr. |
| Louis/Towncrier/Acrobat in Celebrate |
Matthew Gibson * |
| Pierre |
Scott Briggs |
| Matthew |
Jeff Barrows |
| Jacques |
Danny Dulax* |
| Townwomen: |
| Anne |
Carolyn Crimini |
| Barbara/Acrobat in "Celebrate" |
Lisa Ziniti* |
| Jeanne |
Karen Marie Hedlund |
| Sora |
Theresa Shea |
| Marie, Heloise's friend (sings "Spring of 1117 with Heloise) |
Satcia Avinis |
| Nadine/Sister Marta |
Lois Williams (soloist in "Misere") |
| Querelle/Sister Brigitte |
Marie Bender Lee (soloist in "Misere") |
| Olianna |
Annamarie Shea° |
| Pauletta |
Karen Morgenstein° |
| Louise |
Angela-Lynn Marie Pettiway |
| Yvonne |
Ashley Ledoux |
| Regina/Dancer in "Celebrate" |
Michella Machon* |
| Therese/Dancer in "Celebrate" |
Adele Loux-Turner* |
| Suzanne |
Susan Bergeron |
| Townsmen/Fighters: |
| Boulanger |
Richard Howard |
| Charles |
Brian Elsworth |
| Daniel/Main Monk |
Robert P. Sorlein |
| Edward/Jester |
John Los |
| Francois |
Bartholomew Duarte° |
| Dancing Abelard/King Louis |
Mark Morin |
| Dancing Heloise/Queen Eleanore |
Garnce Nitnhuis |
* Demons in ballets and "He Must Be Stopped"
° soloist in "Zero Hour"
Pit Singers:
Marilyn Duquette, Beth Fitzpatrick, Mary Lhowe, Susan Bergeron, John Werth, Deliah Wolf
Special thanks to Matthew Gibson for the Cast Information.
The Production Team
| Michael Allosso |
Director |
| Ann Danis |
Music Director/Conductor |
| Enrico Garzilli |
Vocal and Choral Arrangement |
| Madeline Marshall |
Choreographer |
| Ann Beretta Morsilli |
Ballet Choreographer |
| Ian Macpherson |
Orchestrator |
| Marcus Abbott |
Production Designer |
| Sally Tschantz-Dwyer |
Costumes |
| Debra Crary, Robert Nolan |
Assistant Music Directors |
| Lynne Blackman |
Stage Manager/Fight Choreographer |
| Robert Duquette |
Assistant Director |
| Will Garris |
Assistant Stage Manager |
| Barbara Green |
Second Assistant Stage Manager |
| Barbara Blossom |
Acting Coach |
| Scott Bonelli |
Props Master |
| Mike Martineau |
Technical Director |
| Louis Tanner, Edna Panaggio |
Production Assistants |
| Robert Harrington |
Marketing and Promotions Manager |
| Sanford Gorodetsky |
Odets Productions LLC, Manager |
| Rose Rise Associates, Miami |
Advertising Agency |
| Grant Maloy Smith |
Web Site Designer |
Special thanks to Matthew Gibson for the Production Team information.
So, has anything been changed for the stage premiere?
Says Grant Maloy Smith:
" A few [arrangements] have been changed to avoid a 'dated' sound or to change things that Enrico didn't like. For example, on the CD, FIRE has a bridge where it becomes 'disco-like'. This has been changed. RAGE OF THE HEART itself is less 'rock' sounding and more orchestral, and it uses the entire ensemble to sing the second half. ZERO HOUR, which doesn't fit with the rest of the music, has been dropped completely. But there are other pieces that are not on the CD that are fabulous (the CD couldn't fit everything). For example, in HE MUST BE STOPPED, there is an entirely different section in the middle where Fulbert wrestles with his inner demons and begs God to hear his anger and help him sort through it. Then there is a plea for mercy in Latin (the music is haunting and beautiful) by several women from the chorus, then HE MUST BE STOPPED continues again, culminating in Fulbert's violent crime against Abelard. This is the end of the first act. People walk out of the theatre after the first act a little pale--it is quite powerful and moving.
The order of the songs on the CD is not entirely correct. They were put in that order because they flowed best that way as far as the CD goes. CELEBRATE is really about half way through the show. DEAR HUSBAND DEAR WIFE is near the end."
(These are exerpts from a letter, Grant sent to me. Since our exchange is completely private, none of the above should be quoted without asking for my permission first.)
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