TOYMAKER'S DREAM

Toymakers' Dream explodes to life on stage complete with a laser light show, pyrotechnical effects, dramatic choreography and costuming, dance, pantomime and acrobatics. Performed around the globe, this allegory of a Toymaker and his son has captivated young and old in its world of dreams, romance, rebellion, and rescue. This live stage presentation, with its detailed original soundtrack featuring artists Matthew Ward, Greg Volz, Kelly Willard, Farrell & Farrell, Sherman Andrus and Jeff Rindt, was filmed before live audiences, and currently is touring across the USA and abroad. Come be a part of a fantasy full of colorful toys, energetic Kats, a wicked Dream-Hater, and, of course, the tender, lovable Toymaker and everyone's hero, his son.
And remember... "It's just a dream until you believe."

The soundtrack has two songs that feature Greg X. Volz. The first song is a duet with Matthew Ward and is titled The Betrayal. A different recording of this song appeared later on the soundtrack CD of the Toymaker's Dream by Mike Demus. The second song is towards the end of the stage performance and features all kinds of different artists, probably including Greg X. Volz. This song is titled The Conqueror. The credits for the soundtrack cassette don't mention Volz' contribution to The Conqueror.

Running time, 77:28

Release date

1987

Record label

Lamp / Impact Productions

Release date

1987

VHS release

US Lamp/Impact Productions (no catalogue number)

Cast

David Grothe - Narrator

Stacy Ahring - Angel

Shawna Bursch - Angel

Jeni Copelin - Angel

Michele DeLong - Angel

Ginger Dee - Angel

Andrea Griffin - Angel & Spanish dancer

Jessica Griffin - Kat

Dave Hedrick - Toymaker

James Herbst - Soldier

Bob Jobe - Prince

Millie Li - China doll

Tom Newman - Toymaker's Son

Donna Nix - Angel & Bo Peep

Roger Nix - Dream hater

Danielle Ray - Angel

Amy Rittenhouse - Angel

Mike Tackitt - The King

Joan Tillman - Nurse

Kim Vokoun - Clown

Tammy Vokoun - Kat

Cheryl Wiggs - Princess

Charlie Wood - Pirate & reporter

Stage crew

Technical director: Randy Stuehm

Lighting director: Pete Redmond

Stage manager: Russ Jacox

Sound: Mike Blanco and John Redmond

Pyrotechnics: Gary Mathis

Stage assistant: John Tittle

Laser cue coordinator: Steve Hardin

Video production assistant: Monte Garden

Laser effects: Jeff Olson, Omni Lighting; Les Nance and Jim Hutchins, Lone Star Laser Shows

Costumes: Susan Newman and Peggy Leichtly

Production details

Directed for television by Steve D'Annolfo

For Impact Productions

Producer: Tom Newman

Creative consultant: Colin Harbinson

Production executive: Greg Kittinger

Choreography: Andrea Griffin

Original soundtrack: Mike Demus

Office staff: Kathy Beebe, Kim Dunn, Jim Klingensmith and Robin Whitham

For Archangel Motion Pictures & Television

Executive producers: Phil Cooke and Max Jones

Production executive: Harry Salem

Technical director: Craig Luthe

Video: Bill Lee

Audio: LeMoin Helmle

Video tape editor: Kevin Hardin

Assistant director: Cathy Renfro

Cameras: Brian Boyd, T.J. Willingham, Jim Anderson, Jim Rink and John Williamson

Lighting director: Matt Duell

Video tape: Brian Sinks

Electronic graphics: Les Crawford

Special thanks to: Pastor Billy Joe Daugherty and the staff and family of Victory Christian Center

For special music: Kelly Willard, Joe English, Nancy Westbrook, Sherman Andrus, Jeff Rindt, Bob & Jane Farrell (courtesy of Star Song Records), Matthew Ward (courtesy of Myrrh Records), Greg X. Volz (courtesy of Myrrh Records) and our "producer" family

Makeup and assistance Leslie: Professional Hair Design

"Toymaker's Dream" is an adaptation of the original stage production "Toymaker and Son" created and choreographed by Colin Harbinson

This live stage presentation was videotaped at Mabee Center, Tulsa, OK

Artwork details

None given