Season
1989-90
Play
Last Dance at the Avalon
Run Dates
October 4, 1989–October 8, 1989
Image features: Frank Barry, Brian Hennessey. Image Courtesy of Archives & Special Collections at Memorial University Libraries.
Poster by: Derek Caines.
Playwright
Director
Cast
- Frank Barry Tom
- Bryan Hennessey Jerry
- Cathy Jones Jack
- Elizabeth Pickard Billie
- Christine Taylor Mabel
- Brian Best Phonse
- Justin Hall Dr. Faustus
- Barry Newhook Virgil
- Michael Wade Denmark
Crew
- John Aylward Technician
Description
When the infamous Avalon Ballroom is finally forced to close its doors forever, it hardly causes a ripple of interest in St. John’s – except for owner Jerry Strange and his regulars. The Band from Hell are out of a gig and no one else but Jerry would ever hire them. Add Phonse, the Band’s manager, and we have the ingredients for a sadly funny look at the passing of an era, as all hands celebrate the last dance at the Avalon.
Production type
- RCA Partnership
Producing Partners
- The Newfoundland Shakespeare Company
