Announcing the Cast of The Gift of the Magi

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Nagoya Players is very happy to announce the cast for our upcoming production of The Gift of the Magi. The show is based on the classic and beloved short story of the same name by O. Henry and has been adapted for stage by playwright Jon Jory.

The Gift of the Magi is our second show of the 2019 season and continues our focus on family entertainment. It’s a wholesome show, appropriate for all ages, and promotes good family values. There will be plenty of song, music and dance for everyone to enjoy!

If you enjoyed Aesop’s Fables then you’ll definitely want to see The Gift of the Magi. It’s a heartwarming tale of love and sacrifice and really captures the true spirit of Christmas.

We have been extremely fortunate to get some of the Nagoya’s best acting, singing and dance talent for the show. We’ve also discovered many new faces that will blow you away when they take the stage. This is our big show of the year and we have a lot of amazing things planned for you.

Please check out the cast photos below. More information about the show, education materials and workshops are coming soon!

CAST

CHOIR

Amy Braun
Masa Wood
Yusuke Suzuki
Daniel Desjardin
Hirotaka Tsukamoto
Satoe Matsuoka
Naudia Patterson
Julius Mendoza
Amanda Rae Neumann
Jeramae Bongcac Narca
Becky Keenan-Barralle
Megumi Sato
Thais Sayuri
Shawnna Hunter

DANCERS

Valeriya Takazato
Chiharu Sakamoto
Satoe Matsuoka
Chiemy Mori
Angeline Lagedamon
Megumi Sato
Thais Sayuri

SOLOIST

Naudia Patterson
Shino Ono
Julius Mendoza

MUSIC

Robert Beatty
Shannon Desjardin
Daniel Desjardin
Jeff Fritch

CREW

Jeffery Fritch, Choreographer
Robert Beatty, Music Director
Shawnna Hunter, Choir Leader
Ritsuko Shiraki, Lighting
Cheyenne Shrader, Lighting
Allan Van Der, Set Design
Yoko Kawai, Set Design
Tomokazu Nemoto, Set Design
Henry Young, Set Builder
Michael Hoare, Set Builder
Chiyoko Uchiyama, Costume
Wayne Wilson, Artwork
Mami Ito Delaney, Graphic Design
Kagari Takahashi, Translation
Geof Griggs, Photographer
John Ahern, Outreach
Akane Springday, Outreach
Yoshiko Matsushima, Production Manager
Shawn Mahler, Director

SUPPORTERS

GET INVOLVED

The Gift of the Magi will begin rehearsals this August. We are still looking for volunteers to help us create this cool and unique show. We are looking to add a few more singers and background dancers as well. We also need stagehands, techs, front of house, promoters and more! All are welcome. If you’d like to join the show please email Shawn Mahler at NagoyaPlayers@gmail.com.

「賢者の贈り物」キャストの皆さんへ

次回公演オー・ヘンリー作「賢者の贈り物」は長く愛されてきた短編小説でジョン・ジョリーによる脚本です。
２０１９年に入り２回目の公演で「賢者の贈り物」は、先回と同様、家族向けに構成され、歌や音楽、踊りをたくさん盛り込み、老若男女問わず、幅広い年齢層の方々に楽しんでいただける作品に仕上げます。「イソップ物語」を観劇された方なら、次回「賢者の贈り物」も心温まるお話でクリスマス・スピリットを体感していただける最適なストーリーと言えます。

幸運なことに、素晴らしい演者たち、歌い手、踊り手にも恵まれ、また、新しく参加してくれるキャストにも巡り合え、エキサイティングな大舞台になるよう企画しています。

キャストの写真を掲載しましたので、ご覧ください。その他に英語教育促進プログラムも随時掲載予定です。

「賢者の贈り物」のリハーサルは８月より始まります。歌手、ダンサーはまだ募集中ですので、興味のある方は是非ご連絡ください。その他、舞台係り、会場係り、舞台技術などお手伝いいただける方、ショーン・マーラーまでお声をお掛け下さい。