Before My Fair Lady there was Pygmalian, the stage play that inspired it all…
Pygmalian tells the story of a flower sales girl, Eliza Doolittle, a young woman born to poverty and Henry Higgins, a pompous professor of linguistics who’s far too proud of his own brilliance. Higgins bets he can pass Eliza off as a proper lady of high society — just by “fixing” the way she speaks. After all — he’s an expert — what could possibly go wrong?
What begins as a lesson in language quickly becomes a battle of wit and will, as Eliza shows Higgins (and maybe even herself) that she’s far more than anyone expected.
Directed by Katherine Gibson and Assistant Director, Kelly Melcho
Director’s Note:
When I first read Pygmalion, I was drawn to the character of Eliza Doolittle, and her dreams of something more than selling flowers on the street corner. Her journey from flower girl to genteel lady is one of hard work, determination, and spirit. Henry Higgins takes on the challenge of helping transform the flower girl into a fancy lady as a bet, but later finds out that he has been changed by her as well. I have immensely enjoyed the process of this production, from discovering some wonderful talent at auditions, to nurturing the development of the characters, and seeing the story unfold onstage. There are sweet moments, emotional moments, and plenty of humor in this wonderful story. I am so proud of the entire cast, and very excited for you to see them bring this show to life. Lastly, I would like to thank my wonderful husband for all his love and support, and my son for being an awesome helper. Thank you for coming to support 4th Wall Players and I hope you enjoy the show.
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Mallery Beard as Eliza Doolittle
.Josh Gibson as Henry Higgins.
Joshua Minnich as Colonel Pickering
Ryley Trottier as Mrs. Higgins
Stephen Taylor as Alfred Doolittle
Emily LaBrash as Mrs. Pearce
Jericho Frank as Freddy Eynsford-Hill
Alyssa Lay as Mrs. Eynsford-Hill
Olivia Taylor as Clara Eynsford-Hill
Lacy Taylor as Parlormaid
Kathryn Paton as Countess Nepommuck
Benjamin Elliott as Host
Emily LaBrash as Hostess
Lacy Taylor as Taxiperson
Kathryn Paton as Bystander
Tracy Fouts as Sarcastic Bystander
Ryley Trottier as Cockney Bystander
Benjamin Elliott as Constable
Tracy Fouts, Lacy Taylor, Olivia Taylor, and Ryley Trottier as Party Guests.
Production Photos (captured by Indy Ghost Light)
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Produced by 4th Wall Players
Director: Katherine Gibson
Consultant: Kelly Melcho
Costumes by Mud Creek Players, Katherine Gibson, and Kelly Melcho
Board Operator: Kelly McKinney
Hair, Makeup: Breanna Helms
Set Construction: Josh Gibson, Aaron Mann, and Kelly McKinney
Set Painting:
Josh Gibson, Katherine Gibson, Alyssa Lay, Jericho Frank, Tyler Gibson
Furniture Provided by: Sarah Kinsey and Main Street Productions
Video/Photography: Kelly McKinney
Front of House:
Daniel Alejos Adrian Blackwell, Rebecca Brelage Alec Cole Kelli Gibson Aaron Mann Jordan Rumple Lizzie Schultz Angela Taylor
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