Kutandaraland @ BDT Stage

Moon & Stars Foundation Presents
KUTANDARALAND
BDT Stage • March 16, 2022
from the Executive Director
In 2019, when Randy said he wanted to do a mashup of the movie “Grease” and the genre of music commonly called “Disco,” I was hesitant. But, after 20+ years of supporting his wacky antics and seemingly unworkable musical mashups, I’ve seen the audiences’ delight! When Eliza suggested we build on the fun and success of the Grease/Disco mashup and do something even bigger and better with the Beatles, Randy and I were both on board immediately. It’s been amazing to watch Randy’s musical genius and Eliza’s creative input. But, really, none of this would be possible without the support of our amazing students, performers, and families. We especially thank our donor who rented BDT Stage for Moon & Stars Foundation tonight. Kutenda kwakitsi kuri mumwoyo! (We are speechless!) So, sit back, drink a cuppa, and have a wicked, smashing good time!
- Amy Stewart McIntosh, Executive Director
the PROGRAM
Searchin’ Back for Kutandaraland
performed by Kutandara
written by John Lennon + Paul McCartney
arr. Randy McIntosh
our version of “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”
It was 20 years ago today Kutandara flew to Zimbabwe
Now they’re spreading a marimba style that’s guaranteed to make you smile
So may I introduce to you the band you’ve known for all these years
Searching back for Kutandaraland
We’re searching back for Kutandaraland, we hope that you’ll enjoy the show
Searching back for Kutandaraland, sit back and watch the evening go
We’ll be searching back together, searching back forever
Searching back for Kutandaraland
We’ll be searching back together, searching back forever
Searching back for Kutandaraland
I don’t really want to start the show
But I thought you’d all like to know
The singer’s going to sing a song
And we want you all to sing along
So may I introduce to you
The one and only all-time band
Searching back for Kutandaraland
Get the Magical Yellow Mystery Submarine Back performed by Kutandara
written by John Lennon + Paul McCartney
arr. Randy McIntosh
mashup of “The Magical Mystery Tour,” “Yellow Submarine,” and “Get Back”
Attack of the Blue Meanies
performed by Kunaka
written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney + Randy McIntosh
arr. Randy McIntosh
mashup of “Help!”, “Eleanor Rigby,” and “Nowhere Man”
Yesterday
performed by The Lord Ringo + Friends
written by John Lennon + Paul McCartney
arr. Randy McIntosh
Come Together
performed by Our Friends
written by John Lennon + Paul McCartney
arr. Mark Megibow, Zivanai Masango, Jon Stubbs
With a Little Help from Our Friends
performed by Takapenga + Friends
written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Eddie Mitchell
arr. Randy McIntosh
mashup of “Norwegian Wood,” “The Fool on the Hill,” and “Penny Lane”
Here Comes the Sun
performed by Takapenga + Friends
written by George Harrison
arr. Randy McIntosh
All You Need is Love
performed by Kutandara
written by John Lennon + Paul McCartney
arr. Randy McIntosh
Let It Be
performed by the Full Company
written by John Lennon + Paul McCartney
arr. Randy McIntosh
Mhinduro iriko, mhinduro iriko
Musatambudzika, musatambudzika
the PERFORMERS
The Lord Admiral
Randy McIntosh
The First Mate
Eliza McIntosh
The Lord Mayor
Daniel Lockley
The Lord Ringp
Amy Stewart McIntosh
Special Guests
Catherine Hunziker, Daniel Lockley, Zivanai Masango, Judy Megibow, Mark Megibow
Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Stephen Bray, Heather Doty, Ellie Ferger, Mark Megibow, Charlie Plehaty, Deven Warren
Sound Engineering
Wayne Kennedy, Tim Butler
Sound Samples
mixkit.co, freesound.org
the ENSEMBLES
KUTANDARA is:
Heather Doty
Maya Elron
Perry Lawrence
Amy Stewart McIntosh
Eliza McIntosh
Randy McIntosh
Claire O’Quinn
Elena Parthemer
Charlie Plehaty
Kaylie Stenhouse
Jon Stubbs
KUNAKA is:
Jude Averitt
Maria Elron
Lola Green
Roonagh Mannion
Kyra Megibow
Gabriel Skret
TAKAPENGA is:
Skylar Armstrong
Ellie Ferger
Celia Frankenheimer
Eliza McIntosh
Malik Roth
Elyssa Torrence
with Perry Lawrence