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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 a [[Quad Time]] of the last week of camp. 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. | [[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 a [[Quad Time]] of the last week of camp. 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. | ||
| − | 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"). 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. However, Michelle disappeared and neither the weight nor the gun returned to 07.2. Thus, sadly, "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" was not preformed at 07.2 and was instead replaced by "Bookshop" from ''Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl''. | + | 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"). 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. However, Michelle disappeared and neither the weight nor the gun returned to 07.2. Thus, sadly, "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" was not preformed at 07.2 and was instead replaced by "Bookshop" from ''Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl''. |
| − | A new parrot was made, and given to Kathy Ingram by Sean Zimmermann. The parrot was renamed Mr. Jones in honor of Sean's former science teacher (who told Sean about CTY) who died on September 3, 2006. | + | A new parrot was made, and given to Kathy Ingram by Sean Zimmermann. The parrot was renamed Mr. Jones in honor of Sean's former science teacher (who told Sean about CTY) who died on September 3, 2006. |
| − | In 07.2, the RAs provided the cast with an actual microphone, thus making their performances audible and much more 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. | + | In 07.2, the RAs provided the cast with an actual microphone, thus making their performances audible and much more 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. |
==Head Monks== | ==Head Monks== | ||
| − | 05.2: Nikka and Inbar | + | * 05.2: Nikka and Inbar |
| − | 06.2: Jeff Sachs | + | * 06.2: Jeff Sachs |
| − | 07.2: Kathy Ingram | + | * 07.2: Kathy Ingram |
| − | 08.2: Logan Phillips | + | * 08.2: Logan Phillips |
| − | ==Parrot Holders== | + | ===Parrot Holders=== |
| − | Created 05.2: Nikka and Inbar (Bob) | + | * Created 05.2: Nikka and Inbar (Bob) |
| − | Created 06.2: Sean Zimmermann (II, renamed Mr. Jones) | + | * Created 06.2: Sean Zimmermann (II, renamed Mr. Jones) |
| − | Appointed 06.2: Kathy Ingram (Mr. Jones) | + | * Appointed 06.2: Kathy Ingram (Mr. Jones) |
| − | Appointed 07.2: Logan Phillips (Mr. Jones) | + | * Appointed 07.2: Logan Phillips (Mr. Jones) |
==Sketches== | ==Sketches== | ||
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==Preliminary Cast List== | ==Preliminary Cast List== | ||
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===07.2=== | ===07.2=== | ||
| − | + | '''In Show Order:''' | |
"Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)" | "Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)" | ||
* Man (Eric Idle): [[User:Jeff Sachs|Jeff Sachs]] | * Man (Eric Idle): [[User:Jeff Sachs|Jeff Sachs]] | ||
* Squire (Terry Jones): Daniel Tracht | * Squire (Terry Jones): Daniel Tracht | ||
| − | |||
"Vocational Guidance Counselor" | "Vocational Guidance Counselor" | ||
* Mr. Anchovy (Michael Palin): [[User:FJØRKËN|Ben Horkley]] | * Mr. Anchovy (Michael Palin): [[User:FJØRKËN|Ben Horkley]] | ||
* Counselor (John Cleese): Julia "Juice" Revzin | * Counselor (John Cleese): Julia "Juice" Revzin | ||
| − | |||
"Bookshop" | "Bookshop" | ||
* Proprietor (John Cleese): [[User:Izzlefree|Siri Maley]] | * Proprietor (John Cleese): [[User:Izzlefree|Siri Maley]] | ||
* Customer (Graham Chapman): [[User: Little Pickle Awww|Rebecca "Chris" Kotsonis]] | * Customer (Graham Chapman): [[User: Little Pickle Awww|Rebecca "Chris" Kotsonis]] | ||
| − | |||
"Silly Job Interview" | "Silly Job Interview" | ||
* Interviewer (John Cleese): [[User:FJØRKËN|Ben Horkley]] | * Interviewer (John Cleese): [[User:FJØRKËN|Ben Horkley]] | ||
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* Third Number Holder (9): Logan Phillips | * Third Number Holder (9): Logan Phillips | ||
* Fourth Number Holder (8): Daniel Tracht | * Fourth Number Holder (8): Daniel Tracht | ||
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"Dead Parrot" | "Dead Parrot" | ||
* Shopkeeper (Michael Palin): Kathy Ingram | * Shopkeeper (Michael Palin): Kathy Ingram | ||
* Customer (John Cleese): Logan Phillips | * Customer (John Cleese): Logan Phillips | ||
* Parrot: Mr. Jones | * Parrot: Mr. Jones | ||
| − | |||
Song: "Galaxy Song" | Song: "Galaxy Song" | ||
* Lead by Charles Martin | * Lead by Charles Martin | ||
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==Songs== | ==Songs== | ||
| − | The show ends with a sing-along (time permitting). Songs that cannot be sung during | + | 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) and usually sung at the Passing of the [[Duck]]. Songs include: |
| − | * "Lumberjack" | + | * "Lumberjack" |
* "Philosophers' Drinking Song" | * "Philosophers' Drinking Song" | ||
| − | * "Every Sperm Is Sacred" (from | + | * "Every Sperm Is Sacred" (from ''Meaning of Life'') |
| − | * "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" (from | + | * "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" (from ''Life of Brian'') |
* "Galaxy Song" | * "Galaxy Song" | ||
Revision as of 11:59, 5 July 2008
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 a Quad Time of the last week of camp. 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 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.
In 06.2, the tradition was continued, and a 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"). 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. However, Michelle disappeared and neither the weight nor the gun returned to 07.2. Thus, sadly, "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" was not preformed at 07.2 and was instead replaced by "Bookshop" from Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl.
A new parrot was made, and given to Kathy Ingram by Sean Zimmermann. The parrot was renamed Mr. Jones in honor of Sean's former science teacher (who told Sean about CTY) who died on September 3, 2006.
In 07.2, the RAs provided the cast with an actual microphone, thus making their performances audible and much more 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.
Contents
Head Monks
- 05.2: Nikka and Inbar
- 06.2: Jeff Sachs
- 07.2: Kathy Ingram
- 08.2: Logan Phillips
Parrot Holders
- Created 05.2: Nikka and Inbar (Bob)
- Created 06.2: Sean Zimmermann (II, renamed Mr. Jones)
- Appointed 06.2: Kathy Ingram (Mr. Jones)
- Appointed 07.2: Logan Phillips (Mr. Jones)
Sketches
Traditional (as much as they can be in three years) sketches for Monty Python Madness include:
- "Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"
- "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" (retired as of 07.2, replaced by "Bookshop")
- "The Spanish Inquisition"
- "Argument Clinic" (Not performed 07.2; replaced with "Vocational Guidance Counselor")
- "Dead Parrot" (starring the New Duct Tape Parrot)
- Added 07.2: "Silly Job Interview"
Preliminary Cast List
07.2
In Show Order:
"Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"
- Man (Eric Idle): Jeff Sachs
- Squire (Terry Jones): Daniel Tracht
"Vocational Guidance Counselor"
- Mr. Anchovy (Michael Palin): Ben Horkley
- Counselor (John Cleese): Julia "Juice" Revzin
"Bookshop"
- Proprietor (John Cleese): Siri Maley
- Customer (Graham Chapman): Rebecca "Chris" Kotsonis
"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"
- Lead by Charles Martin
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) and usually sung at the Passing of the Duck. Songs include:
- "Lumberjack"
- "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"
External Links
Script for Holy Grail available at Monty Python's Completely Useless Web Site
