Programme 1964 – Maid of the Mountains

THE NAPIER OPERATIC SOCIETY

PROUDLY PRESENTS

The Maid of the Mountains

PRODUCED BY DAVID ROSSITER

MUNICIPAL THEATRE, NAPIER
OCTOBER 10th – 17th
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THE NAPIER OPERATIC SOCIETY
Established October, 1882

An affiliate of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association, London.
A foundation member of the N.Z. Federation of Operatic Societies.

OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY, 1964

Patron:   Dr R. H. BETTINGTON.   President:   PETER COX, Esq.   Vice-President:   RON STEEL, Esq.
Hon. Life Members:   CEDRIC WHITE, Esq., PERCY SORRELL, Esq., MILLICENT SORRELL, EDWARD C. COLLIER, Esq., HAZEL COLLIER.

Executive Committee:   JOCELYN COOK, R. B. WRIGHT. REG. JOHNSON, JOHN COLLIER, BRUCE WILTON, BERNARD READE, ROY CLEMENT

SYNOPSIS OF “THE MAID OF THE MOUNTAINS”

The story of the Operetta opens in the lair, high up on the mountains of Baldassare, the famous brigand, of whom the whole country lives in fear. His men are resentfully discussing the decision of their chief to disband and they endeavour to persuade Teresa, whom they accuse of being in love with Baldassare, to dissuade him. Baldassare enters and commands his followers to make ready to depart. The spoils of many raids and holdups are brought out and divided amongst them and Baldassare, giving Teresa her share in money tells her that she must go at once, for their hiding place is surrounded. She pleads to be allowed to stay, but he insists that she leave and sends her away with an escort.

Angela, the Governor’s daughter, and Vittoria, lost in the fog on the mountains, wander into the brigands’ camp. Baldassare lets the girls free and as soon as they are gone news comes that Teresa has been captured and being recognised as one of the famous band is taken to the Palace of Santo.

Baldassare decided to capture the new Governor and his retinue and carry off an impersonation to effect the release of Teresa.

The old Governor is lamenting his failure to capture Baldassare when Baldassare, masquerading as the new Governor, arrives. Angela, not recognising him, is not averse to his advances.

General Malona, the Governor, greatly hopes to capture the brigands before the expiration of his term of office, and uses every effort to make Teresa disclose the whereabouts of their chief, but in vain. Teresa, loyal to Baldassare, refuses bribes, including her own freedom, but when she finds Baldassare becoming more infatuated with Angela, her happiness at his daring attempt to rescue her, is turned to mad jealousy and she turns to the crowd and denounces the “New Governor” as Baldassare, the brigand chief they have long tried to catch. He and his companions are arrested and sent to Devil’s Island.

In charge of Devil’s Island is Lieutenant Rugini, who has been banished there by the Governor for asking permission to marry his daughter Angela. Teresa, who has followed the captured Baldassare. is given the opportunity to release him by the Lieutenant, who has decided to desert.

Vittoria has recognised Tonio, Baldassare’s Lieutenant, as her long-lost husband and bribes Lieutenant Rugini to allow him to escape.

In the loneliness of his imprisonment Baldassar realises his regard for Angela was only a passing infatuation, and that he loves Teresa, the Maid of the Mountains. He forgives her betrayal of him and with the assistance of Lieutenant Rugini, the Governor of the Prison, they escape by boat. The Lieutenant also helps Tonio and his wife to leave the island.

SOME FACTS ABOUT “THE MAID”

“The Maid of the Mountains,” happily, has secured a place as one of the world’s best-known musicals. Its record at Daly’s Theatre, London, a theatre of record runs, was 1352 continuous performances. In addition to successful tours throughout the United Kingdom, it has been performed throughout the United States of America, Canada, South Africa, Australia and, in fact, most of the countries of the world.

To Miss Jose Collins is due to a very considerable degree the success which the musical enjoyed, but its delightful music also contributed to its wonderful popularity.

Opening in 1917 at Daly’s Theatre, London, towards the end of the First World War, the musical stood head and shoulders above some thirty-five other musicals, light operas and revues showing at the time. Chiefly amongst these at the time were Lilac Domino, Beggars Opera, Polly, Brighter London, Bing Boys, Zig Zag, High Jinks, Going Up, Around the Map, Over Here (two large American extravaganzas). The only show surpassing “The Maid” in popular appeal was Oscar Asch’s “Chu Chin Chow”. There was, in fact, very keen rivalry between The Chow and The Maid.

For its appeal “The Chow” relied on its vastness and its Oriental splendour, and “The Maid” on its music and delightful comedy.

It was Emile Littler, one of London’s foremost theatre owners, who revived “The Maid” in 1942 at the London Coliseum. The show ran for two years and then toured for three years, playing to business unprecedented.

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DAVID ROSSITER
PRODUCER

This will be David’s fourth production for the Society, having produced “Music Man,” “Where’s Charley” and last year’s record breaking “Merry Widow”. He has a wealth of experience behind him. Born in England, he won a drama school scholarship, and then had extensive acting experience in the provinces followed by London appearances. He has produced for the National Operatic and Dramatic Association, London, together with T.V. and Broadcasting experience in both acting and producing. Mr Rossiter has been in New Zealand for five years, and this year has seven productions, all of which have received high praise, his last “Show Boat” in Palmerston North breaking all records for that Society.

He leaves us to commence “Cinderella,” a Christmas production for the Tauranga Operatic Society.

CEDRIC WHITE
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Has directed the musical side of the Society for over 30 years. He was a member of the original “Kiwi” Concert Party and remained in England under a Government Bursary and passed through the Royal Academy of Music. He was a member of the Savoy Orchestra. He then moved to Paris and enrolled at the National Conservatoire and was in the Alhambra Theatre Orchestra. On his return to New Zealand he toured with the J. C. Williamson organisation, but eventually settled in Napier where he is in practice as a public accountant.

NOELEEN YOUNG
CHOREOGRAPHER

A welcome addition to the team responsible for the success of “The Maid of the Mountains” is Miss Noeleen Young who has designed the choreography and trained the dancers in their contributions to the production.

Coming from a Napier family whose various members have been prominent in Musical, Sporting and Academic circles, she studied dancing and physical culture from an early age.

After taking an active part in many of the Wellington Amateur Operatic Society productions she had two years experience overseas. She is a member of the Royal Academy of Dancing and since returning to live in Napier has made a notable impact as a Teacher of Children’s ballet work at her Marewa School of Dance.

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PRODUCTION PERSONNEL

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Producer:   David Rossiter
Musical Director and Chorus Master:   Cedric White
Choreography:   Noeleen Young
Stage Director:   Cedric Wright
Property Master:   Noel Hatton
Make Up Supervision:   Penny Elliot
Hon. Pianiste:   Winifred Quarrie
Wardrobe Mistresses:   Rita Coyle and Pat Rouse
Chief Mechanist:   Ira Owen
Hair Styling:   Jenny Brazier
Supper Steward:   Elspeth Alexander
Prompt:   Kathleen Singleton
Call Stewards:   Margaret Newcombe, Jeanette Gulbraith, Vivian Harris
House Manager:   Peter Cox
Publicity:   Ron Steel and Bernard Reade
Sound Effects:   Don Jackson
Rehearsal Officer:   Colleen Patterson
Secretary:  M. E. WALL, Colenso Chambers, Emerson Street, P.O. Box 21, Napier. Phone 4149

ASSISTANTS TO PRODUCTION PERSONNEL
Fly Staff:   Lionel Clover, Ian McMaster, Barrie Brown.
Stage Crew and Properties:   R. B. Wright, A. Flett, B. J. Breen, Rod Ingle, Roly Cook, Jim Mayo, Rex Mayo, Fred Barton, Pat Spriggs, Jack Crisp.
Wardrobe:   Barbara Windcock: Elaine Clement, Cathryn Cox, Agnes Durie, Joy White, Pat McAuslin, Win Flavell, Elspeth Alexander, Marion Bettington.
Make Up:  Gwynne Ace, Joan Colwill, Jo White, Mavis Steel, Betty Evetts, Christine Jackson, Vicky Bettington, Russell Driberg.
Suppers:   Win Flavell, Elaine Clement, Gillian Gordon, Sue Collier, Lene McAneny, Alan Ball, Marjorie Black, Monica Hayden, Rene Hannah.

FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF
Doormen:   Messrs. Reg Johnson, Richard Hood, David Sykes, Andrea McKay, Brian Goldsmith.
Ushers:   Maureen Geenty, Annette Schofield, Marion Hood, Glen Winchester, Lois Painter, Robyn Whincop, J. McDonald, J. Ellery, Brenda McLean, Joan Williamson, Dianne Gilmour, Joy Anderson, Gillian Davis, Helen Winter, Julian Harris, Dianne Watson, Heather McKay, Sue Carter, Maureen McCarthy, Annette Schofield, Janice Hastings, Judy Sherwood, Betty Roberts.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Daily Telegraph, the H.B. Herald Tribune, The Suburban Star, J. C. Williamson Theatres Ltd., Greater Hastings, H.B. Sawmills Ltd., Mrs D. Hawea for loan of “Ranger”, J. Mahony & Sons Ltd., The Auckland Operatic Society, Theatre Arts, Photographs by A. W. Colley, H. S. Nicholls.

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With continual steeply rising costs the revenue from the programme is a big factor in the finances of the Society.

We ask our members and our patrons to support these firms as a mark of appreciation.

THE NAPIER OPERATIC SOCIETY (Inc.) – FOUNDED OCTOBER, 1882
An Affiliate of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association, London.
Foundation member of the New Zealand Federation of Operatic Societies.

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The Maid of the Mountains

Producer:  DAVID ROSSITER
Musical Director:   CEDRIC WHITE
Choreography:   NOELEEN YOUNG

Scenery by W. Conray & Son, Wellington.
Book by Frederick Lonsdale.
Lyrics by Harry Graham.
Music by H. Fraser Simpson.

CHARACTERS
(In Order of Appearance)

CARLO   A Brigand   BRIAN HOWLETT
BEPPO   A Brigand (in love with Teresa)   ROBERT HOUSTON
PIETRO   A Brigand   ROY CLEMENT
ZACCHI   A Brigand   ALAN JONES
ANTONIO   A Brigand   DAVID SMITH
TERESA   The Maid of The Mountains   HAZEL LUTMAN
BALDASSARE   A Brigand Chief   DON ANDERSEN
ANGELA   Daughter of General Malona   JOAN TITTER
VITTORIA   Tonio’s Wife   PATRICIA ROUSE
GENERAL MALONA   Governor of Santo   BARRY RITCHIE
CRUMPET   Attendant of General Malona   TOM TAYLOR
MAYOR OF SANTO   DIGBY EDGECOMBE
LIEUTENANT RUGINI   Officer in Charge of Devil’s Island   KEVIN BADDILY
MARIA   GLENICE FLAVELL
CORPORAL TERRONI   Warder of Devil’s Island   IAN McLEAN

BRIGANDS’ GIRLS   LADIES IN WAITING   CITIZENS
OFFICERS   SOLDIERS   BRIGANDS
FISHER FOLK

SCENES
ACT I – The Brigands Lair in the Mountains.
ACT II – Garden of the Governor’s Palace.
ACT III – On Devil’s Island.

LADIES OF THE CHORUS
Aline Baxter
Christine Bird
Heather Black
Nita Breughan
Betty Brooker
Joan Brown
Adrienne Burrell
Jean Campbell
Marie Clark
Jocelyn Cook
Mary Coyle
Molly Ellmers
Glenice Flavell
Lesley Fletcher
Joan Emmes
Janette Herbuson
Patricia Hayden
Jan Hitchman
Helen Isbister
Dianne Mooney
Naiome Mooney
Maree Murray
Margaret McKay
Raelene Parker
Colleen Patterson
Elizabeth Pettit
Wendy Rieper
Gail Shirley
Margaret Sinden
Geraldine Sinden
Leonie Weston
Dora Neumegan

GENTLEMEN OF THE CHORUS
Rodney Bennett
Campbell Bennett
Oliver Christofferson
Terry Coyle
Stephen Donovan
Digby Edgecombe
Keith Elmey
Ian Giles
Godfrey Husheer
Alan Jones
Cliff Pirie
Mike Ralley
Ken Rieper
Bob Robertson
David Ross
Neil Templeton
John Varga
Trevor Wakely
Russell Stewart

CORPS DE BALLET
Barabara [Barbara?] Allen
Anne Bradley
Nerida Forward
Joanne Jensen
Carryne Jackson
Leigh Rowell
Gael Single
Jennifer Tarplett
Carolyn Young
Kevin Baddily
Alan Jones
Russell Steward
Mike Railey
Keith Elmey

CHORUS DANCERS
Jocelyn Cook
Mary Coyle
Lesley Fletcher
Jan Hitchman
Helen Isbister
Colleen Patterson
Gail Shirley

MEMBERS OF THE ORCHESTRA

Musical Director:   Cedric White.  Piano:   Winifred Quarrie

Violins:
Enid Dunn (Leader)
Anna Wilson
George Wade
Margaret Williams
Norma Horsefield
Paul Lowe

Cello:
Joan Palmer

Bass:
Leon Speakman

Flute:
Enid Hocking

Oboe:
Jane Oldroyd

Clarinet:
Harold Bush

Trumpets:
Percy Beswarick
Cyril Girvan

Trombone:
Ron Kemp

Tympani and Percussion:
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THE MAID OF THE MOUNTAINS

MUSICAL NUMBERS

No.
ACT 1
OVERTURE.
1.   OPENING CHORUS (Chorus of Brigands).
2.   LIVE FOR TODAY (Beppo).
3.   MY LIFE IS LOVE (Teresa).
4.   NOCTURN.
5.   FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE (Beppo and Teresa).
6.   FAREWELL (Teresa).
7.   DIVIDING THE SPOIL (Beppo, Chorus Baldassare).
8.   FINALE ACT I (Beppo and Chorus).

ACT II
9.   INTRODUCTION & OPENING CHORUS (Chorus and General Malona).
9A.   BALLET.
10.   LOVE WILL FIND A WAY (Teresa).
11.   ENTRANCE OF BALDASSARE.
12.   SAVE US (Chorus).
13.   I UNDERSTAND (Tonio).
14.   DIRTY WORK (Governor and Tonio).
15.   A PARADISE FOR TWO (Teresa and Beppo)
16.   HUSBANDS AND WIVES (Vittoria and Tonio).
16A.   BALLET.
17.   A BACHELOR GAY (Beppo).
18.   FINALE ACT II (Full Company).

ACT III
19.   OPENING CHORUS OF FISHERFOLK.
20.   SOLI AND CHORUS (Governor, Teresa and Chorus).
20A.   BALLET.
21.   WHEN YOU’RE IN LOVE (Teresa and the General).
22.   OVER THERE, OVER HERE (Vittoria and Tonio).
23.   FINALE ACT III (Chorus and Teresa).
24.   FINALE ULTIMO.

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