The Harder They Come (2009)
Produced by
Theatre Royal Stratford East and UK Arts
Presented by
Playwright: Perry Henzell
Directors: Dawn Reid and Kerry Michael
Venue
Run
June 21st, 2009 – August 23rd, 2009
Synopsis
A poor Jamaican farm boy with stars in his eyes and a dream in his heart, Ivan heads to Kingston with ambitions to become a reggae hit-maker. Soon enough he is faced with the harsh realities of the music industry and veers sharply down the path of drugs, crime and vengeance, earning infamy for his exploits as an outlaw just as his musical star begins to rise. (where.ca)
Cast
| Rolan Bell | Ivan |
| Joanna Francis | Elsa |
| Lain Gray | Pedro |
| Susan Lawson-Reynolds | Pinky |
| Joy Mack | Miss Daisy |
| Marcus Powell | Hilton |
| Chris Tummings | Ray Pierre |
| Victor Romero Evans | Preacher |
| Zalika King | Precious |
| Delroy Atkinson | Longa / Numero Uno |
| Cavin Cornwall | Sergeant |
| Derek Elroy | Jose |
| Kirk Patterson | Photographer |
| Jacqui Dubois | Miss Brown |
| Matthew Newtion | Singer |
| Simone Richards | Pearl |
Creative Team
| Perry Henzell | Playwright |
| Dawn Reid | Director |
| Kerry Michael | Director |
| Perry Melius | Musical Director |
| Wayne Nunes | Musical Director |
| Ulitz | Designer |
| Jo Joelson | Lighting Designer |
| Stefan Lumsden | Sound Designer |
| Jackie Guy | Choreographer |
| Geraldine Connor | Vocal Director |
| Geraldine Connor | Musical Supervision |
| Kala Simpson-Njie | Assistant Director |
| Mark Simmonds | Assistant Designer |
| Sally Henzell | Original Costume Designer |
| Bret Yount | Fight Director |
Music
| Perry Melius | Drummer |
| Wayne Nunes | Bass Guitar |
| Darren Benjamin | Keyboard / Bass Guitar |
| Adrian McKenzie | Keyboard |
| Alan Weekes | Guitar |
| Peter Lee | Guitar |
Production
| Justine Henzell | Story Editor |
| Jay Ryan | Producer |
| Robert Fox | Producer |
| Kirk Patterson | Dance Captain |
| Erin Fitzgerald | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Pippa Ailion | Casting Director |
| Simon Bourne | Production Manager |
| Jane Dickerson | Costume Supervisor |
| Jenny Adey | Original Costume Maker |
| Christian Hutter | Original Costume Maker |
| Amita Kilumanga | Original Costume Maker |
| Paula Patterson | Original Costume Maker |
| Gina Pinnick | Original Costume Maker |
| Patricia Davenport | Company Stage Manager |
| Altan Reyman | Deputy Stage Manager |
| Cathy Lockett | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Marcia Roach | Sound Technician |
| Hayley Priddin | Production Assistant |
| Mike Kukucska | Set Construction |
| Fina MacDonell | Property Master |
| John Still | Production Electrician |
| Rob Kennedy | Lighting Technician |
| Robert Kennedy | Sound Operator |
| David Mirvish | Producer |
| Brian Sewell | Executive Producer |
Staff
| David Mucci | Director of Operations |
| Scot Whitham | Director of Production |
| Chris Prideaux | Production Manager |
| Nathan Giles | Assistant Director of Production |
| Desirée Proveau | Production Administrator |
| Anne Mirvish | Creative Consultant |
| Rachael Mirvish | Associate Producer |
| Linda Intaschi | Associate Producer |
| Charles Chu | Senior Company Manager |
| Grace Tadgell | Assistant Company Manager |
| Ron Jacobson | General Manager |
| Nigel Romeril | Head Electrician |
| Frank Galle | Head Carpenter |
| Paul Axford | Head of Properties |
| Steve Devine | Head of Sound |
| Kevin McCarthy | Maintenance Manager |
| Sean Poole | Head Flyman |
| Erin O’Hanley | Company Management Assistant |
