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Christopher Covert

CHRISTOPHER COVERT

  (1948 - )
Nationality:    USA
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Born in albany, New York in 1948, Christopher Covert was pursuing a PhD in English Literature when he decided to make Theatre his profession. He has since acted professionally across Canada and in several CBC series and specials. His directing credits are extensive in professional, community, studio and cabaret Theatre and include the positions of Intern Director, Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis and assistANT Director, Stratford Festival. He is the Treasurer of the Guild of Canadian Musical Theatre Writers and a member of the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop in New York City.

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below is a list of Christopher Covert's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Colette - the Colours Of Love         Twelfth Night Blues, The         Unicorn Moon, The

Colette - the Colours Of Love

Synopsis:
tells the tale of the French author's passionate struggle to come to terms with the strong and often cruel necessity of loving. Beginning with her decision to leave her first husband and become an actress, the musical recounts her many Dramatic, tender and funny confrontations with life and love until she at last signsa truce with her "Dear enemy," man.

Notes:
by Christopher Covert with music And lyrics by Barbara Spence Potter. Produced Phoenix theatre, Toronto, 1980; Belfry theatre, Victoria, B.C., 1980; Southern theatre, Minneapolis, 1980.

1st Produced:
Phoenix Theatre, Toronto    1980

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1st Published:
Script and lyrics published by Playwrights Canada, Ontario; music available through Ron Francis theatrical Management.   -

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Genre:
Musical

Parts:
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Twelfth Night Blues, The

Synopsis:
this is Shakespeare's tale set in the smokey atmosphere of a waterfront cabaret. Johnny Orsino, aKa "the Duke" and boss of the Club Illyria, is nuts for Olivia, a dame as elegant as a countess. Olivia owns another club where a jazz trio hangs out. Into these lives walks Viola, a shipwrecked beauty . . . and so it goes.

Notes:
music by Maxine Wjllan And Bert Carriere. Workshopped Stratford Festival, 1981 And subsequently produced for the Stratford Music Festival, 1982.

1st Produced:
Stratford Music Festival    1982

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Unicorn Moon, The

Synopsis:
this is the story of Lorn, a cowardly prince who thinks it is reasonable to be afraid of dragons. Katie is a princess who feels she is special. Together this mismatched pair seek out their peculiar destinies and along the way meet the wicked Queen Luria; her daughter, Loopilla, who has difficulty staying awake; and Prince Dean and his Father King Giddi, who giggles and would rather have fun than rule. Under a strange new moon, Lorn is transformed into a unicorn, fights a dragon and finds the true meaning of courage and love.

Notes:
With music And lyrics by Barbara Spence Potter And lyrics by Christopher Covert

1st Produced:
Group of Several, Toronto    1985

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Genre:
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Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  4            Other:  -

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