Season
1978-79
Play
Some Slick
Run Dates
April 10, 1979–April 22, 1979
Header image features: Mack Furlong (left), Brian Downey, Paul Steffler, Denis Parker. Photo by Kent Barrett.
Poster by Warren Brownridge.
Director
Cast
- Brian Downey Bass Player/Guitartist/Vocalist
- Denis Parker Guitarist/Vocalist/Harmonica Player
- Mac Furlong Drummer/Guitarist/Vocalist
- Paul Steffler Pianist/Vocalist/Flutist
Crew
- Derek Butt Lighting Designer/Set Builder
- Warren Brownridge Set Designer & Builder
- Doug House Research Advisor
- Henry Chaulk Set Builder
- Judy Knee Choreographer for Mr. Slick
- Hans Zahn Magician
- Scott Goudie Graphic Designer for Cranky Graphics
- Kent Barrett Explosions Special Effects Artist
Description
A rock and roll cabaret about the potential issues that could arise for the people of Newfoundland after a major oilfield is discovered off the coast.
In his 1988 book, A Public Nuisance: A History of the Mummers Troupe, Chris Brookes describes how Some Slick was created by the Mummer’s Troupe to bring public awareness to the importance of local voices when it comes to making decisions for offshore development.
Production type
- Mummers Troupe Production
