Laugh Clown, Laugh

Laugh Clown, Laugh is an original musical written by Dover natives, Daniel R Stief and William Wolfgang. It made its world premier on August 14th 2009 with a cast of twenty-two from the Dover community. It was directed by Caitlin Spivey.

This musical farce takes the audience backstage before the premier of Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci. Arthur Barrows, director of the Dover Area Opera House, tries to pull his crumbling show together before certain opening night disaster. Every attempt he makes to get the show ready in time is thwarted. A nervous drunken tenor, a murder, and improperly cut sandwiches all contribute to the chaos.

Laugh Clown, Laugh will be available on DVD in 2010. The soundtrack will be available in fall 2009. These items will be available for purchase at OrangeMiteStudios.com when they are released.

Laugh Clown, Laugh Cast Photo
Principal Roles
Arthur Barrows David Portelles
Priscilla White Emily Thornton
Phillip Winchester Justin Jans
Det. Rick Richterson Logan Shearer
Kathy Spellman Hillary Miller
Steve Smith Jesse Rupp
Jeannine Colvin Miranda Zerbe
Maurice Du Pont Stefon Marquette
Marcel Du Pont Alex Cost
Dr. Wayne Harsgrove Billy Emig
Chorus
  • Carrie Becker
  • Victoria Foeks
  • Savannah Gilmore
  • Myriah Hartzell
  • Sarah Hutchins
  • Kera Ingram
  • Erika Keller
  • Bethany Neff
  • Anthony Rodriguez
  • David Nickol
  • Andrew Jans
Laugh Clow Laugh Pit Orchestra
Conductor
William Wolfgang
Woodwinds
Flute Devon Gorman
Oboe Emily Eisenhart
Clarinet I Nate Grim
Clarinet II Sarah Mosebrook
Alto Sax Donald Crouse
Tenor Sax/Basoon Tyler Wilt
Brass
Trumpet Tyler Lookingbill
Trumpet George Bradshaw
Horn Seth Keller
Euphonium Emily Keller
Tuba Seth Forry
Strings
Violin I Luther Rinehart
Violin II Mary Snow
Viola Jinian Comptan
Viola Elizabeth Knaub
Bass Andy Wolfgang
Percussion
Grant Brown
Piano
Sara Reddington