2010 Hairspray
In August 2010, Ravara Productions whizzed back to 1962 Baltimore to follow the story of larger than life teenager Tracy Turnblad. With all the right moves, tonnes of hairspray, a man dressed as a woman and a terrific musical score, it was certainly a huge success for Ravara, being our first major amdram production.
The production took place in the iconic "Andrews Memorial Hall" in Comber over the course of two nights, with over 500 audience members passing through the door. It was great for our first production to bring so much of the community together. A strong cast of over 25 were able to showcase their talents with a 10-piece band and a huge production crew. A number of reports after the show, including some from the local press clearly showed the audience appreciation and admiration for this first totally youth run production in the area. |
CastTracy Turnblad: Lauren Browne
Edna Turnblad: Philip Davison Corny Collins: Courtney Rainey Wilbur & Mr Pinky: Ross White Link Larkin: Conor Anderson Seaweed J. Stubbs: Craig McClelland Penny Lou Pingleton: Katie Gallagher Amber Von Tussle: Kerry Rodgers Velma Von Tussle: Amy Chambers Motormouth Maybelle: Sarah Patterson Prudy Pingleton: Megan Maxwell Big Inez Stubbs: Raya Smyth Ensemble: Shannon Berry, Alex Moyna, Tara Lally, Esther Shaw, Ethan Fitzsimons, Eve Shaw, Emily Lane, Ellie Fitzsimons, Rina Newell, Robbie Irwin, Laura Reid, Emma Taylor, Catherine McGivern & Cameron Kirkpatrick |
Production TeamDirector & Producer: Jamie McClelland
Musical Director: Adam Darcy Secretary: Philip Davison Assistant Director: Courtney Rainey Production Assistants: Emma Taylor, Sarah McDowell & Rina Newell BandKeys1/MD: Adam Darcy
Keys 2: Matthew Snodden Trumpet: George Sandford Saxophone: James Sergener Saxophone: Brian McMaster Flute: Lindsay Herron Trombone: Ryan Gray Guitar: Jack McDonnell Bass: Michael Currie Drums: Drew Vincent |
CrewStage: Megan Jamison (Manager), Katie Entwistle, Chloe Skelly, Hope Mairs, Ali Millar, Jonny Little, Ruth Jones.
Make-up: Hannah Bradford, Lauren Reaney, Rebecca McCracken. Wardrobe: Emma Taylor Set: Hope Mairs, Susan Carroll, Norman McDowell, Denise McDowell, Lorna Rodgers, Moyra Blayney, John McClelland, Ian McClelland, Gerry Hoppe, Tom Martin, Colin McClelland, Ailsa McClelland. Choreographers: Jamie McClelland, Craig McClelland, Kerry Rodgers, Megan Maxwell, Amy Chambers. Lighting Manager: Sarah McDowell |
With special thanks to...
Amy McKelvey - Ards Arts
Norman & Denise McDowell, Moyra Blayney, Lorna Rodgers & Gerry Hoppe Alpha Audio Systems Raymond Stanex - Comber Commercial Centre Joan Gilpin & Chris Ware - CFC, Belfast Rev. Gordon - 1st Comber Presbyterian Steven Allen - Stage Make-up Chris Darcy - Ballynahinch Primary School Rose Browne - Europa General Underwriters Billy McCullough - BCM, Island Street Cat Cullen & Ruth Craig - Ballygowan Committee |
Liz Cartmill & Gavin Reid - Roundabout Coffee, Ballygowan
Rosie McBride, Duffy Bocking, Rebekah Rodgers, Shelia Patterson & Janet Irwin Ralph Magee & Brian Dugan - Andrews Memorial Primary School Tom Martin - Acapple Construction LTD Niamh O'Carolan & Mandi Millar - Big Deal Michael Gorman, Margaret McAllister & Richard Mills - Belvoir Players Natalie - Community Telegraph Pauline Rea - Newtownards Chronicle Granshaw Presbyterian Church Colin & Ailsa McClelland |