Punch

Musical Comedy by Frank Oden & Reno Goodale

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.

Production details

World premiere

Venue The Palace Theatre, Avalon, Aurora, Colorado
OpenNovember 21, 1989
CloseNovember 26, 1989
PerformancesSix

Original cast list

MustardRick Lawson
NostrilRob Johnson
Mr. PunchDaymond Caylo
A ConstableDavid Schmal
JudyRob Johnson
A PriestPeter Johnson
A BabyAbe Abie
Toby the DogPeter Johnson
BickerRobert Black
The DevilDavd Schmal & Peter Johnson
A WenchDavid Schmal
A Sea CaptainRob Johnson
A JudgePeter Johnson
A DoctorRick Lawson
A HangmanRobert Black
DeathDavid Schmal
St. PeterRob Johnson
Two Cherubs Laura Crowley & Jeanie Nocerino

Production

ProducersKevin Hoffman, Gray Grether
DirectorFrank Oden
DesignerReno Goodale
Puppets, Masks & Impossible Effects Larry Frost

Recordings

Original cast Audio/Video - Private Archive

Notations

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

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

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