Punch

In Commedia dell'Arte style, the puppet scoundrel Mr. Punch comes alive to tackle the ridiculous rules and offend the self-righteous rascals of human society.  

Authors : Frank Oden & Reno Goodale
Lyricists : Frank Oden & Reno Goodale
Composer : Frank Oden
Source: Punch & Judy - Traditional

WORLD PREMIERE

The Palace Theatre, Avalon, Aurora, Colorado
Open : November 21, 1989
Close : November 26, 1989
Performances : Six

ORIGINAL CAST LIST

Mustard: RICK LAWSON
Nostril: ROB JOHNSON
Mr. Punch: DAYMOND CAYLO
A Constable: DAVID SCHMAL
Judy: ROB JOHNSON
A Priest: PETER JOHNSON
A Baby: ABE ABIE
Toby the Dog: PETER JOHNSON
Bicker: ROBERT BLACK
The Devil: D. SCHMAL & P. JOHNSON
A Wench: DAVID SCHMAL
A Sea Captain: ROB JOHNSON
A Judge: PETER JOHNSON
A Doctor: RICK LAWSON
A Hangman: ROBERT BLACK
Death: DAVID SCHMAL
St. Peter: ROB JOHNSON
Two Cherubs: LAURA CROWLEY & JEANIE NOCERINO

SCENES & MUSIC   - ACT ONE

A PUBLIC PLACE
Song: 'Come Along'-- Mustard, Nostril & Co.
Song: 'If You Can't Take A Joke'-- Punch & Judy

JUDY'S HOUSE
Song: 'Judy Is A Beauty' -- Punch
Song: 'Rooty-Toot-Toot -- Punch
Song: 'Make A Baby' -- Judy & Cherubs

OUT ON THE STREETS
Song: 'You Can't Catch Me' -- Punch & Company

SCENES & MUSIC - ACT TWO

A LOW DIVE
Song: 'Orally' - Wench
Song: Boys At Sea' -- Captain

A COURT OF LAW

A PRISON CELL
Song: 'Be Quiet' -- Punch & Mustard

THE GALLOWS
Song: 'I'm Free' -- Punch

THE GATES OF HEAVEN
Song: 'Your Soul' -- St. Peter & Company

THE MOUTH OF HELL
Song: 'Your Soul' (Reprise) - Company

Recordings:
Original cast Audio/Video - Private Archive

other Credits

Producers - Kevin Hoffman, Gray Grether
Director - Frank Oden
Designer - Reno Goodale
Puppets, Masks & Impossible effects - Larry Frost

Notations

This was the inaugural production of a new theatre company in a nightclub in Aurora, CO, the musical was written for that opening.