1977/78 LTM NATIONAL PANTOMIME
12
MILLION DOLLAR MAN
The
Story
In
the office of Kover All Kinds Assurance Corporation, Billy Goldtouch
is the salesman of the year. With his expertise there is no area
of the island that isn't covered by some sort of policy issued
by KAKA. Leda Fellowes, the President, proudly announces that
Billy has broken the 12 million dollar mark and there will be
a big party to celebrate his success. The other agents of KAKA,
Tryall, Forcep, Carol, Mrs. Punario, Mr. Snowdin, Ms Chestnuff
are thrilled at the news. However Jennifer, Billy's girlfriend,
is worried that Billy will burn himself out if he isn't careful.
The following evening at the party, Billy announces he will sell
another million dollars in policies over the long holiday weekend,
and he dashes off to attempt his new goal. Billy drives past a
Kumina yard, he hears the drums beating, there is a flash and
suddenly is transported to another space and time.
In the land of Noh Look Back, a battered and disheveled Billy
is nursed back to health. Soon he is able to familiarise himself
with his new surroundings. The village is run by the wise old
woman Tama Kofi, she organises the villagers to pick the corn,
catch coneys and plant yam. The village's history is kept by Ibobo
who has just learned to write it down. Nyambura, Tama Kofi's grand
daughter is destined to be the next leader of Noh Look Back. The
village has been run by women from the days of Nanny. And although
Tama Kofi is doing a great job, Baba Cunny feels that he would
be a better leader.
Billy sees an opportunity to get out of Noh Look Back and get
rich while at it too. He convinces Baba Cunny that he can help
him plan a revolt and wrest power from Tama Kofi, but first he
must get two bags of gold, taken from the shrine to Ni (Nanny).
The other men join in Billy's plan, and they confront Tama Kofi.
The elders are called in to decide who the successor is, the vote
is not accepted by the youth and it is decided that there will
be a dance off to crown the leader. In a strange turn of events,
Billy is made to dance for Baba Cunny and Rival, a supporter of
Tama Kofi, is his opponent. Although Billy wins, he proclaims
that Tama Kofi should remain the leader as she has the best interest
of the village at heart. Baba Cunny feeling betrayed - tries to
kill Billy and in the confusion, Billy is transported back to
his regular time. He has learnt that there are more important
things than working at KAKA and he realises that love is the best
Assurance of all.
Cast of Characters Billy Goldtouch: Val Morris/ John Francis Leda Fellows/Tama Kofi: Dorothy Cunningham/ Eleanor Wint Jennifer/Nyambura: Martha Thompson/ Lois Heron-Hue Mr. Snowdin/Baba Cunny: Ranny Williams Mr. Smith/Ibobo: Anthony Carrol/ Anthony Kelly Tryall/Rival: Vernon Derby/ Allen Jones Carol/Zegi: Angela Norman/ Denise Oates Forcep/Diribi: Errol Palmer/ Stan Irons Ms Chesnuff: Gloria Jefferson/ Judith Thompson Mrs. Punario: Inez Hibbert/ Mary McLean Office Helper: Lola Hamilton Duppy Mother: Inez Hibbert/ Lola Hamilton Duppy Father: Ted Dwyer Big Berta: Ted Dwyer Kumina Queen: Mary McLean/ Denise Oates Elder: Stan Irons In supporting roles: Edward Gayle, Castrol Dunkley, Michael Binns, Fitzroy Hunt, Calvin McDonald, Carole Orane, Carol Murdock, Pamela Mason, George McGann, Sandra Minott, Audley Nain, Monica Lee, Novlette Irons, Maurice Powell, Leghorn Coghile, Gary Harvey, Paul Douglas |
Musical
Numbers Act One Gang from KAKA The Best of Them Slow Down Billy 12 Milion Dollar Man I feel The Power Helito! Morning Song Sunrise Insurance Harvest Song 'Im Nuh Fi Trus' Tama Kofi Gwine Pay! Act Two Tama Kofi Tan Trang Nuttin Sweet Lacka Ooman Gi Wi Baba It Nah Go So! Billy Come Fin' Me Willin' Rain Chant Loving Time Melembe Finale Orchestra Lloyd Mason Bass/Leader Michael Mcfarlane/ Ian Johnson Keyboards Steve Golding - Guitar Terrance Lawrence - Percussions Junior Wedderburn - Congos Alphonso "Jim" Clarke - Flute & Tenor Sax Leighton Johnson - Trumpet |