Theatre History

San Anselmo Town Players (1994-2006)

In 1994, The San Anselmo Town Players were formed as a program of the San Anselmo Recreation Department, led by local artist and director Sandi Weldon. Her vision was that of a multi-generational theater group, giving adults, teens and children the chance to work together both on stage and behind the scenes, to create quality Community Theater. The first show, "Peter Pan", was presented in Summer 1994, featuring a cast of local children and teens. The Town Players were off and running. Over the next seven years, the Town Players presented twenty-two fantastic, well-received productions. The group put on three shows a year, in January and May at The Playhouse, and in the summer, outside in Creek Park, with occasional additional adult-oriented shows at other local venues.

In mid 2001, Sandi left her position at the helm of the Town Players, and a group of committed citizen volunteers dedicated to the continuation of the Town Players came forward. An Advisory Board was formed, and in January 2002 the first Town Players show of a new "era" was presented. "Oliver!", directed by Buzz Halsing, was a huge success, with overwhelmingly sold-out performances.

The Town Players continued to grow and develop, with shows directed by Buzz Halsing and Blanca Florido, both Advisory Board members, and guest directors Kim Danforth, Barbara Segal, Jessica Sage and Erin-Kate Whitcomb.

The final production by the original incarnation of the San Anselmo Town Players was "South Pacific", directed by Barbara Segal, in January 2006

Stapleton Theatre Company (2006-)

In January 2006, after sixteen years of service to the Town of San Anselmo, Sharon Burns, the group's Executive Producer and tireless administrative supporter, took a new position with Stapleton School of the Performing Arts. Faced with uncertain support from the Town at a critical time, the Advisory Board made the hard decision to ensure the group's survival by finding it a new home.

The company began an exciting new period in its history, joining with the prestigious Stapleton School of the Performing Arts to form the Stapleton Theatre Company.

The first production by the Stapleton Theatre Company was "Annie", in May 2006.

The new organization combines the leadership and administrative talent of the old Town Players with the strong performing tradition and well-established reputation of the Stapleton School, and continues as one of Marin County's premier providers of family-oriented theatrical teaching and performance.

Theatre Arts Division

The Stapleton Theatre Company is the Theatre Arts division of the Stapleton School of the Performing Arts.

It is brought to you by the same team who operated the San Anselmo Town Players as part of the San Anselmo Recreation Department from 2001-2006. The same type of program, artistic quality, production values, instruction, nurturing and care that you came to know from the Town Players continues at Stapleton Theatre Company.

Click Here to view a history of our past theatre productions.

 

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka

Lyrics and Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Adapted for the Stage by Timothy Allen McDonald and Leslie Bricusse
Based on the Book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International

Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This scrumdidilyumptious musical is guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Join us on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination!

Directed by Bruce Vieira, with Musical Direction by Judy Wiesen and choreography by Jenny Rand. All roles open, minimum age to participate is 6 years on or before Jan. 1, 2012.

CAST LIST "Willy Wonka" (022112)

WILLY WONKA: Pat Barr, Todd Krish

CANDY MAN: Chaz. Simonds

PHINEOUS TROUT: David Carson

CHARLIE BUCKET: Maya Buell, Jeremy Ivory-Chambers

MRS. BUCKET: June Holmberg

MR. BUCKET: Eric Ivory-Chambers

GRANDMA JOSEPHINE: Mary Jane Baird

GRANDMA GEORGINA: Tina Pult

GRANDPA GEORGE: John Keilman

GRANDPA JOE: Kevin Brooks

JAMES: Ray Holmberg

MATILDA: Lizzy Conran

SOPHIE: Ruby Jobe

DANIELLE: Samantha Bohan

ALFIE: TBD

BILLIE: TBD

AUGUSTUS GLOOP: Shane Cooney

MRS. GLOOP: Amanda Conran, Laura Nethercutt

CHORUS OF COOKS: TBD

VERUCA SALT: Valerie Herman, Raichel Perper

MR. SALT: Todd Krish, Pat Barr

MIKE TEAVEE: Kelly Robinett, Michael Kessell

MS. TEAVEE: Julie Blake

VIOLET BEAUREGARDE: Claire Loeb, Cameron Evans

MRS. BEAUREGARDE: Jane Ahrens, Andie Cattern

SQUIRRELS: TBD

"CANDY MAN CHORUS": TBD

OOMPA-LOOMPA SOLOS: TBD

ENSEMBLE/OOMPA-LOOMPAS: Riley Barr, Cambria Blake, Samantha Bohan, Aaden-Michael Cole-Byrne, Lizzy Conran, Alex Cook, Kyra Cooper, Taima Crean, Sophia Davantes, Ella Dunnigan, Nathaniel Eves, Julia Fallat, Sarah Geffen, Ray Holmberg, Isabella Jarmicki, Dalton Jatsek, Jan Jobe, Ruby Jobe, Celeste Kurnik, Gavin Kurnik, Caitlin Olivia McCormack, Erin McGlynn, Rebecca Pult, Elliott Purnell, Olivia Rice, Sara Rice, Carl Robinett, Jenna Schmitt, Jeffrey Szilagyi, Abigail Treves, Joscalynne Whipkey