Monstrous Regiment – Play – Latitude Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Monstrous Regiment play adaptation (by Christopher Hainsworth) of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novel. Directed by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom. Latitude Theatre’s historic first show ever! A group of monstrous/misfit army underdogs defy traditional gender roles. Unexpected reveal at the end. #girlPower #igor #vampire #troll #Discworld

Synopsis from the Theatre: From the pages of the Discworld(TM) novels, comes a story filled with loyalty, love, monsters, and mayhem. Borogravia is at war. Again. When Polly Perks’ brother goes missing in action, she disguises herself as a young man, enlists in the army and heads to the front lines in search of her sibling. But all is not as it seems, and Polly soon learns that she isn’t the only one in this band of “brothers” protecting secrets. Making their way to the front, this misfit company might just overcome insurmountable odds to become unlikely victors. ​A wickedly funny look at the absurdities of war and ambiguities of identity.

Reviewed Performance: 5/18/23 – Opening night and debut show of Latitude Theatre’s inception!

Type: Play

World Premiere: No

Several or Few Scenes: Several

Several or Few Settings/Locations: Several

Prior Exposure/Knowledge Required: No, but you’d probably appreciate it more if you read the book. I haven’t read the book and I was still able to follow the story.

Defined Plot/Storyline: Yes

Was This the First Time I Attended a Production of this Show: Yes

Equity Actors: 0

Total Number of Actors: 11

Length (Including Any Intermission): 3 hours-ish , which was a bit too long

Intermission: Yes

Theatre Company: Latitude Theatre

Venue: Isaac Studio at Taproot Theatre

Venue Physical Address: 212 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Price: Cheap

Dates: May 18 to June 4, 2023

Seating: General Admission

Parking: Paid lot or usually-free street parking. I always find free street parking on Greenwood Ave just South of the theatre.

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Cast and Production Team: See after pictures and video below

@showsiveseen "Monstrous Regiment" #play adaptation (by Christopher Hainsworth) of Terry Pratchett's #Discworld novel. Directed by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom. Latitude Theatre's historic first show ever! A group of monstrous/misfit army underdogs defy traditional #gender roles. Unexpected reveal at the end. Photos by James Murphy. Review: showsiveseen.com/5577 #girlPower #igor #vampire #troll #theatre ♬ original sound – Shows I've Seen
The evil Prince Heinrich (Rowan Gallagher, center) is captured by members of the Monstrous Regiment (Jacq Babb, Ali Kidder-Mostrom, Steven Sterne, L-R) in the stage adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s Monstrous Regiment adapted by Christopher Hainsworth, directed by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom No playing at the Isaac Studio Theatre, produced by Latitude Theatre.
Sergeant Jackrum (Steven Sterne, right) prepares the members of the Monstrous Regiment for the realities of war in Latitude Theatre’s production of Terry Pratchett’s Monstrous Regiment adapted by Christopher Hainsworth.
Polly (Lola Rei Fukushima, center) holds her own sparring against Corporal Strappi (David Elwyn, right) under the watchful eye of Sergeant Jackrum (Steven Sterne, left) in Latitude Theatre’s production of Terry Pratchett’s Monstrous Regiment adapted by Christopher Hainsworth, directed by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom.
RoleName
Polly PerksLola Rei Fukushima
IgorAli Kidder-Mostrom
MaladictJacq Babb
CarborundumKirsten Traylor-Thorson
TonkerLeah Sainz-Jones
LoftyAnnabel Klein
WazzerEmily Fortuna
Sgt JackrumSteven Sterne
Lt Blouse, BarmanJonathan Swindle
Cpl Strappi, Sgt Towering, Gen FrocDavid Elwyn
Handsome Young Man, Death, Lord RustRowan Gallagher
Polly (Understudy)Annabel Klein
Maladict/Lt Blouse (Understudy)Skye Farrell
Igor/Carborundum/Tonker/Lofty/Wazzer (Understudy)Jacqueline Alves
Strappi, et al/Death, et al (Understudy)Alex Hogue
DirectorChristopher Kidder-Mostrom *
Assistant DirectorHannah Lund
PlaywrightTerry Pratchett
Set DesignerRhys Strohmayer
Set BuilderBenji Strohmayer, Niclas Brown, Alex Hogue
Costume DesignerAli Kidder-Mostrom
Costume AssistantsJane Ryan, Jennifer Nielsen
Lighting DesignerGwyn Skone
Sound DesignerAmber Granger
ComposerCharlie Sandford
Props DesignerJennifer Nielsen
Stage ManagerSam Williamson
Assistant Stage ManagerAlex Hogue
Fight ChoreographerStacey Bush
Fight CaptainKirsten Traylor-Thorson
Dialect CoachRowan Gallagher
*Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a national theatrical labor union

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