CHARLOTTE SWEET

Cast: Jeanine Hopp (center), top R to top L - Michael
Sommers, K. Lynette McGilliard, Sam Barker, Jacqueline
Bonneau, George McGilliard, Melinda Jorgenson, Jim Larrison

Jim Larrison as LUDLOW LADD GRIMBLE
& Jeanine Hopp as CHARLOTTE SWEET

K. Lynette McGilliard as KATINKA BUGABOO

Sam Barker as HARRY HOST

George McGilliard as BARNABY BUGABOO

The West Coast Premiere

HIGH NOTE 'CHARLOTTE SWEET' A SHOWCASE FOR VOICES - a charming show... What is most
impressive about [this production] is the fact that Performance Circle and director - choreographer Stephen
Locklear would attempt - and succeed with - such a challenging and artistically deceiving show. This one's a
toughie. ...[the cast] shimmer throughout the tiny Burton Park stage and probably all the way down into Gig
Harbor a couple of miles away. Oh, and kudos...

Gordon Koestler, Pierce County Herald

TUNEFUL 'CHARLOTTE SWEET' SPARKLES ON PC STAGE - ...the entire cast excels... an energetic,
tuneful treat for young and old alike. Staging by director - choreographer Stephen Locklear is charming... Do
expect plenty of talent and pure fun.

Barbara Felver, Gateway Review

The Performance Circle's production of Charlotte Sweet is wonderful. And I can't help but think that the
show's author would have thoroughly enjoyed himself. ...anyone who appreciates excellent acting and singing
won't be [disappointed]. Combine excellent singing with superior acting, costumes, and set and you have a
local production that should not be missed.

Shiers, Port Orchard Independent

...a delightful mixture of good singing, trite melodrama and burlesque humor makes this another sterling
production.... lively, spirited and colorful...

Dorian Smith, The News Tribume

NOTE: Because of the overwhelmingly positive reaction to this production, lyrisist Michael Colby contacted the
production team and planned a trip out to see it. However, because of complications with a planned New York
revival of CHARLOTTE SWEET he was unable to make the trip. Thus the referance in the Port Orchard
Independent review above.

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