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[[Monty Python Madness]] is a performance of many famous [[Monty Python]] scenes as done by CTY students at Lancaster, Session 2.  During 05.2, Nikka and Inbar began the tradition by asking the staff to allow them to perform during [[Quad Time]] on the last Tuesday of the session. They did, and it was relatively successful.  So, they decided to pass down the tradition via their homemade 16-ton weight, which was given to [[User:Jeff Sachs|Jeff Sachs]]; they also wanted to pass down a [[duct tape]] parrot (named Bob by Inbar), but it was lost.  The ceremonial leader of Monty Python Madness is now known as Head Monk.  
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[[Monty Python Madness]] is a performance of many famous [[Monty Python]] sketches as done by CTY students at [[Lancaster]] session 2 during [[Quad Time]] on Last Tuesday. It is organized by the [[Head Monk]], along with all other Monty Python related activities.
  
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In 06.2, the tradition was continued, and a [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Ducttapeparrot.jpg new parrot] was made by Sean Zimmermann, with creative feedback and some supplies from Jeff Sachs (as well as a duct tape gun for "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit"). The parrot was given to Kathy Ingram by Sean Zimmermann at PassionFruit 06.02. During the ceremony, Sean renamed the parrot "Mr. Jones" in honor of Sean's former science teacher (who told Sean about CTY). Both the gun and the 16 Ton Weight were subsequently passed down to Kathy Ingram by Jeff.  They were temporarily adopted by Michelle Rush, their loving foster parent, because the airport security guards would not let Kathy take them on the plane to Iowa. This gave birth to the role of Assistant Monk, which was first given to Michelle Rush. However, Michelle disappeared and neither the weight nor the gun returned to 07.2.  Thus, sadly, "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" was not performed at 07.2 and was instead replaced by "Bookshop" from ''Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl''. However, during 08.2, the 16 Ton Weight and the (now) pink gun were remade by Maddy Jennewein (in duct tape) so that "Self Defense against Fresh Fruit" could once again be performed. To avoid such a loss from occurring again, Head Monk [[User:Ducttapeparrot|Logan Phillips]] appointed a second Assistant Monk in 08.2 so that each Monk would receive one of the three holy props. This way, if one Monk were to disappear again, only one of the three holy props would be lost.  Of course, the Parrot is given to the Head Monk and the 16 Ton Weight and Duct Tape Gun are divided amongst the Assistant Monks.
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[[Image:Parrot.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Mr. Jones]]
  
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Sean's science teacher, and the parrot's namesake, Mr. Jones, died on September 3, 2006, only a few weeks after the parrot was named.
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==History==
  
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In 07.2, the RAs provided the cast with an actual microphone, thus making their performances more audible and interesting than in years past. Sadly, the improvement was limited for most sketches due to the physical and dramatic impossibilities associated with using a single microphone. However in 08.2, the RAs provided 5 microphones which, despite a few technical difficulties, made Monty Python Madness at last completely audible.  
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===Origins===
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In 2005, two CTYers Nikka and Inbar requested that the staff allow them to perform Monty Python sketches during the last Tuesday quad time. Consent was granted, and their performance was successful. They passed on some of their props, creating the position of [[Head Monk]], who has the responsibility to keep the tradition going.
  
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===Loss of the Gun===
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After the 2006 session, newly appointed Head Monk Kathy Ingram found that airport security would not let her take the duct tape props on her plane home. Thus, Michelle Rush took the props. Unfortunately, Michelle disappeared and neither the weight nor the gun returned in 2007. Thus, sadly, "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" was not performed at 07.2 and was instead replaced by "Bookshop" from Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl. The props were re-created and the skit came back the following year.
  
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==Head Monks==
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===Staff Assistance===
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In 2007, the RAs in attendance provided the performers with an actual microphone. Unfortunately, there was only one, so its benefits were limited. The following year, there were 5 microphones provided, making the performance finally audible.
  
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The Head Monk is in charge of all things Monty Python at CTY and thus leads the [[Monk Walk]] as well
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===Hiatus and Return===
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Monty Python Madness never occurred, for some reason, in 2009. However, the tradition did not die and returned in 2010, at least semi-successfully.
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* 05.2: Nikka and Inbar
 
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* 06.2: Jeff Sachs
 
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* 07.2: Kathy Ingram
 
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* 08.2: [[User:Ducttapeparrot|Logan Phillips]]
 
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* 09.2: [[User:dtree1992|Daniel Tracht]]
 
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===Assistant Head Monks===
 
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* 07.2 Michelle Rush who did not return and was thus was replaced by Jeff Sachs
 
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* 08.2 Ben Horkley and Daniel Tracht
 
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* 09.2 Logan Phillips and Ramsey Opp
 
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===Parrot Holders===
 
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* Created 05.2: Nikka and Inbar (Bob)
 
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* Created 06.2: Sean Zimmermann (II, renamed Mr. Jones)
 
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* Appointed 06.2: Kathy Ingram (Mr. Jones)
 
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* Appointed 07.2: [[User:Ducttapeparrot|Logan Phillips]](Mr. Jones)
 
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* Appointed 08.2: [[User:dtree1992|Daniel Tracht]] (Mr. Jones)
 
  
 
==Sketches==
 
==Sketches==
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* "Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"
 
* "Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"
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* "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" (retired as of 07.2, replaced by "Bookshop" and then reborn again in 08.2)
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* "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" (retired as of 07.2, replaced by "Bookshop" and then reborn in 08.2)
 
* "The Spanish Inquisition"
 
* "The Spanish Inquisition"
 
* "Argument Clinic" (Not performed 07.2; replaced with "Vocational Guidance Counselor" which was not performed in 08.2)
 
* "Argument Clinic" (Not performed 07.2; replaced with "Vocational Guidance Counselor" which was not performed in 08.2)
 
* "Dead Parrot" (starring the New Duct Tape Parrot)
 
* "Dead Parrot" (starring the New Duct Tape Parrot)
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==Songs==
 
==Songs==
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* Second Number Holder (7/10): Maddy Jennewein
 
* Second Number Holder (7/10): Maddy Jennewein
 
* Third Number Holder (9): Logan Phillips
 
* Third Number Holder (9): Logan Phillips
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* Fourth Number Holder (8): Daniel Tracht
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* Fourth Number Holder (8): [[User:dtree1992|Daniel Tracht]]
 
"Dead Parrot"
 
"Dead Parrot"
 
* Shopkeeper (Michael Palin): Kathy Ingram
 
* Shopkeeper (Michael Palin): Kathy Ingram
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* Man (Graham Chapman): Owen
 
* Man (Graham Chapman): Owen
 
* Woman (Carol Cleveland): Emily Grablutz
 
* Woman (Carol Cleveland): Emily Grablutz
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* Cardinal Ximenez (Michael Palin): Julie Leghorn
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* Cardinal Ximenez (Michael Palin): [[User:Julie| Julie Leghorn]]
 
* Cardinal Biggles (Terry Jones): Reed Morgan
 
* Cardinal Biggles (Terry Jones): Reed Morgan
 
* Cardinal Fang (Terry Gilliam): Christian McConville
 
* Cardinal Fang (Terry Gilliam): Christian McConville
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* Eric (Michael Palin): [[User:dtree1992|Daniel Tracht]]
 
* Eric (Michael Palin): [[User:dtree1992|Daniel Tracht]]
 
"Crunchy Frog"
 
"Crunchy Frog"
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* Mr. Milton (Terry Jones): Alex Pressman
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* Mr. Milton (Terry Jones): [[User:Apress51 | Alex Pressman]]
 
* Praline (John Cleese): David Morgens
 
* Praline (John Cleese): David Morgens
 
* Superintendent Parrot (Graham Chapman): Disappeared before the show
 
* Superintendent Parrot (Graham Chapman): Disappeared before the show
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Song: "Lumberjack Song"
 
Song: "Lumberjack Song"
 
* Led by [[User:FJØRKËN|Ben Horkley]]
 
* Led by [[User:FJØRKËN|Ben Horkley]]
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===10.2===
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(Note: Two sketches, namely Man Who Makes People Laugh Uncontrollably and Apology, were cut due to time constraints. Oh well.)<br />
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"Argument Clinic"
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* Man: [[User:Knight7770|Alex Kohanski]]
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* Receptionist: Alana Friedman
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* Mr Barnard: Sam Barback
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* Mr Vibrating: Ramsey Opp
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"Silly Job Interview"
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* Interviewer: Ramsey Opp
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* Stig: [[User:Knight7770|Alex Kohanski]]
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"Dead Parrot"
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* Shopkeeper: Lilly Clew
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* Praline: [[User:Knight7770|Alex Kohanski]]
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"Crunchy Frog"
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* Inspector Praline: [[User:rocklobster|Ariel Rock]]
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* Milton: Emily Grablutz
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* Parrot: Charlene Vance
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"Self Defence Against Fresh Fruit"
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* RSM: [[User:Knight7770|Alex Kohanski]]
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* 1st Man: Kris Seavers
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* 2nd Man: Kleo Greenwood
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* 3rd Man: Alison Shay
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* 4th Man: Eloise Gayer
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Song: "Lumberjack Song"
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* Led by Ramsey Opp
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==

Latest revision as of 20:46, 15 August 2015

Monty Python Madness is a performance of many famous Monty Python sketches as done by CTY students at Lancaster session 2 during Quad Time on Last Tuesday. It is organized by the Head Monk, along with all other Monty Python related activities.

Mr. Jones

History

Origins

In 2005, two CTYers Nikka and Inbar requested that the staff allow them to perform Monty Python sketches during the last Tuesday quad time. Consent was granted, and their performance was successful. They passed on some of their props, creating the position of Head Monk, who has the responsibility to keep the tradition going.

Loss of the Gun

After the 2006 session, newly appointed Head Monk Kathy Ingram found that airport security would not let her take the duct tape props on her plane home. Thus, Michelle Rush took the props. Unfortunately, Michelle disappeared and neither the weight nor the gun returned in 2007. Thus, sadly, "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" was not performed at 07.2 and was instead replaced by "Bookshop" from Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl. The props were re-created and the skit came back the following year.

Staff Assistance

In 2007, the RAs in attendance provided the performers with an actual microphone. Unfortunately, there was only one, so its benefits were limited. The following year, there were 5 microphones provided, making the performance finally audible.

Hiatus and Return

Monty Python Madness never occurred, for some reason, in 2009. However, the tradition did not die and returned in 2010, at least semi-successfully.

Sketches

Traditional (as much as they can be in four years) sketches for Monty Python Madness include:

  • "Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"
  • "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" (retired as of 07.2, replaced by "Bookshop" and then reborn in 08.2)
  • "The Spanish Inquisition"
  • "Argument Clinic" (Not performed 07.2; replaced with "Vocational Guidance Counselor" which was not performed in 08.2)
  • "Dead Parrot" (starring the New Duct Tape Parrot)

Songs

The show ends with a sing-along (time permitting). Songs that cannot be sung during Quad Time (either due to time constraints of "other" reasons) are usually sung at the Passing of the Duck. Songs include:

  • "Lumberjack Song"
  • "Philosophers' Drinking Song"
  • "Every Sperm Is Sacred" (from Meaning of Life)
  • "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" (from Life of Brian)
  • "Galaxy Song"

Cast List

07.2

In Show Order:

"Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"

"Vocational Guidance Counselor"

  • Mr. Anchovy (Michael Palin): Ben Horkley
  • Counselor (John Cleese): Julia "Juice" Revzin

"Bookshop"

"Silly Job Interview"

  • Interviewer (John Cleese): Ben Horkley
  • Applicant (Graham Chapman): Emma Phillips
  • First Number Holder (8/9): Rebecca "Chris" Kotsonis
  • Second Number Holder (7/10): Maddy Jennewein
  • Third Number Holder (9): Logan Phillips
  • Fourth Number Holder (8): Daniel Tracht

"Dead Parrot"

  • Shopkeeper (Michael Palin): Kathy Ingram
  • Customer (John Cleese): Logan Phillips
  • Parrot: Mr. Jones

Song: "Galaxy Song"

  • Led by Charles Martin

08.2

"Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"

"Spanish Inquisition"

  • Man (Graham Chapman): Owen
  • Woman (Carol Cleveland): Emily Grablutz
  • Cardinal Ximenez (Michael Palin): Julie Leghorn
  • Cardinal Biggles (Terry Jones): Reed Morgan
  • Cardinal Fang (Terry Gilliam): Christian McConville

"Dead Parrot"

  • Shopkeeper (Michael Palin): Sarah Hackney
  • Customer (John Cleese): Logan Phillips
  • Parrot: Mr. Jones

"Fish License"

"Crunchy Frog"

  • Mr. Milton (Terry Jones): Alex Pressman
  • Praline (John Cleese): David Morgens
  • Superintendent Parrot (Graham Chapman): Disappeared before the show

"Dirty Hungarian Phrasebook"

  • Hungarian (John Cleese): Peter Berexa
  • Tobaccanist (Terry Jones): Austin

"Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit"

  • Instructor (John Cleese): Logan Phillips
  • Student 1 (Graham Chapman): Ben Horkley
  • Student 2 (Michael Palin): Kuv
  • Student 3 (Terry Jones): Juliana Biro
  • Student 4 (Eric Idle): Ramsey Opp

Song: "Lumberjack Song"

10.2

(Note: Two sketches, namely Man Who Makes People Laugh Uncontrollably and Apology, were cut due to time constraints. Oh well.)
"Argument Clinic"

  • Man: Alex Kohanski
  • Receptionist: Alana Friedman
  • Mr Barnard: Sam Barback
  • Mr Vibrating: Ramsey Opp

"Silly Job Interview"

"Dead Parrot"

"Crunchy Frog"

  • Inspector Praline: Ariel Rock
  • Milton: Emily Grablutz
  • Parrot: Charlene Vance

"Self Defence Against Fresh Fruit"

  • RSM: Alex Kohanski
  • 1st Man: Kris Seavers
  • 2nd Man: Kleo Greenwood
  • 3rd Man: Alison Shay
  • 4th Man: Eloise Gayer

Song: "Lumberjack Song"

  • Led by Ramsey Opp

External Links

Script for Holy Grail available at Monty Python's Completely Useless Web Site

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