Butterflies Are Free
Written by Leonard Gershe
Directed by Harry Randall
3 – 8 March 1980
Young Don Baker, hero of his mother’s children’s book series, “Donny Dark”, has been blind since birth, his overprotective mother following his every move. Don finally decides to take his own apartment in Manhattan and pursue his songwriting ambition. When she meets his kooky neighbor, sexy actress Jill, Mrs. Baker’s controlling instincts go into overdrive with hilariously touching results.
Cast
Don Baker – David Foord-Divers
Jill Tanner – Felicity Masters
Mrs Baker – Audrey Christianson
Ralph Austin – Roy Adkin
Crew
Stage Managers – John Brace, John Foord-Divers
Assistant Stage Manager – Marion Ellis
Lighting – Bill Brooks
Sound – Bill Fielder
Properties – Janice Wood, Sue Rocke