Programme 1980 – 84th Minstrel Show and Rumplestiltzkin

NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS

1980

PANTOMIMERUMPLESTILTZKIN

OUR 84TH YEAR

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The Napier Frivolity Minstrels President

John Ferguson has been on stage fourteen years with the Frivs. Four of these he was Secretary/Treasurer, with the past five years as President.
Next year the Frivs celebrate their 85th Anniversary, John is also Chairman of the Anniversary Committee. Frivs from far and near are expected to attend this milestone in the Frivs history.

For many years audiences will remember John as a magician, well known throughout Hawke’s Bay.

John welcomes you to tonight’s performance and trusts you will enjoy the 1980 production.

Special thanks to the Frivs Committee, and indeed all members, for the continued help and support during the year.

Fay Rogers takes on this most important role with ease. Fay has been a member of the Frivs for 23 years, and has worked in most capacities within the Frivs structure.

Now on stage as well as prompt for the Pantomime, Fay is a really busy person.

Also Secretary for the 85th Anniversary celebrations next year, the Frivs thank Fay for her efforts.

NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS INC.

PROUDLY PRESENT THEIR

84th MINSTREL SHOW

FOLLOWED BY THEIR 1980 PANTOMIME

RUMPLESTILTZKIN

Photo captions –
JOHN FERGUSON
PRESIDENT

FAY ROGERS
SECRETARY

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PRODUCER – MINSTREL SHOW
JOY BOSTON
With pleasure, the Frivs introduce Joy Boston, who is new in this important role. Joy’s imaginative choreography and production techniques show through in tonight’s performance. Joy also trained the “Frivs” dancers, and arranged the choreography for Rumplestiltzkin. The Frivs hope Joy will be with them in this capacity in the future.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR
EDITH FERGUSON
Edith is no stranger to the Frivs, having been musical director for seven years. Also well known in Napier for her choral and music teaching abilities, the Frivs are proud to have Edith associated with them again. Many of the ideas incorporated with the chorus work are to her credit. The Frivs also hope Edith will be with them for years to come.

PRODUCER – PANTOMIME
MARGARET ATKINS
Although this is Margaret’s first year at producing, I’m sure you will agree the Pantomime tonight is of a very high standard. Margaret is a long-standing member of the Frivs, having been on stage for 17 years. Margaret will be remembered for her outstanding acting in the role of the “witch” last year. Margaret would like to thank Syd Henney for his valued assistance.

PIANIST – MINSTREL SHOW
JENNY GILDER

TREASURER
CHRISTINE MEAD

PIANIST – PANTOMIME
JOY COULAM

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FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT

The Frivs 84th Minstrel Show

Director/Choreographer; JOY BOSTON
Musical Director: EDITH FERGUSON

Overture: SOUTHERN MELODIES WITH THE FRIVS ORCHESTRA

1.   The Frivs open with “WAITING FOR THE ROBERT E. LEE”, “CAROLINA IN THE MORNING”, “ARE YOU FROM DIXIE”, “SWANNEE”, “TOOT TOOT TOOTSIE”, featuring Chorus and Dancers.

2.   Lets shake away the blues, “SHAKING THE BLUES AWAY”, “LET ME SING AND I’M HAPPY”, “MYSTERIOUS RAG”, “SNOOKIE OOKAMS”, “EVERYBODY’S DOIN’ IT”, featuring Chorus.

3.   A bracket of songs by Irving Berlin, “COME GET TOGETHER”, “EASTER PARADE”, “WITHOUT MY WALKING STICK”, with Chorus and Dancers.

4.   Solo number “IF” sung for you by Evelyn Foster.

5.   We add a touch of culture: “SWAN LAKE” – direct from Sadlers Wells, Hokatika – featuring Dame Alexa Wishartof and Jonothon Ferguoski.

6.   A serious number “YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE” – the whole cast.

7.   A bracket of songs about birds. “SHE WAS A DEAR LITTLE DICKIE BIRD”, “RED RED ROBIN”, “TOO WHIT TOO WHOO”, “CHEE CHEE OH CHEE”, “LET’S ALL SING LIKE THE BIRDIES SING”.

8.   A song featuring the male chorus, “THE FROG AND THE MOUSE”.

9.   A bracket of old favourites – featuring the Chorus. “ONE TWO BUTTON YOUR SHOE”, “YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE”, “BEI MIR BIST DU SCHOEN”, “MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS”, “CES MAGNIFIQUE”.

10.   A beautiful number featuring three men and three dancers, “FEELINGS”, Glyn, Gary, Mike, Debbie, Toni, Merrynlee.

11.   A Latin American number, “COFFEE SONG”, “BOOM CHICA BOOM CHIC”, “I YI YI”, featuring Alec Wishart and Dancers.

12.   A song to “PUT YOU IN THE MOOD”, sung by Evelyn, June and Pam, also “CHATANOOGA SHOE SHINE BOY”.

13.   “SOMETHING TELLS ME” – with John and Stan.

14.   Finale with Chorus and Dancers, “LUCK BE A LADY”, “FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE”, “ROCK THE BOAT”.

INTERMISSION

Page SEVEN

THE NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS
present
A PANTOMIME IN TWO ACTS

RUMPLESTILTZKIN

Producer: MARGARET ATKINS
Choreographer: JOY BOSTON
Wardrobe Mistress: EVELYN FOSTER
Musical Director: EDITH FERGUSON
Stage Director: KEN SUTTON
Prompt: FAY ROGERS

CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE
GRETTLE (Mother Hubbard’s Daughter)   PAM SMITH
SAMMY SHOWCOACH (The Village Simpleton)   GLYN LAWRENCE
MOTHER HUBBARD (The Millar’s Widow)   GARY HOSEGOOD
BARON BLUDSHOT (Of Grabbit Hall)   ALEC WISHART
SMASH   ROGER WILLIAMS
GRABB (The Baron’s men)   MARIE HALL
KING MARMADUKE (Of Mirth)   STAN SIMMONDS
PRINCE ROLAND (His Son)   MIKE COATES
ALAN (Squire to the Prince)   GRANT ALBISTON
ROSAMUND (His Sweetheart)   ROWENA GODFREY
HERALD   KEN SMITH
RUMPLESTILTZKIN (An evil Gnome)   JUNE LAWRENCE
CAST OF GUARDS, VILLAGERS, COURTIERS & DANCERS

SCENES
Act I –
Scene 1:   The Village of Meadowvale in the Kingdom of Mirth.
Scene 2:   Outside the North Tower.
Scene 3:   Inside the North Tower.

Act II –
Scene 1:   The Throne Room of the Palace Three Years Later.
Scene 2:   A Path in the Great Forest.
Scene 3:   The Throne Room of the Palace.

MUSICAL NUMBERS
Entracte:   The Orchestra
Sailing Along:   Villagers
Rhymes:   Sammy & Mother Hubbard
Lovely Day:   Roland & Villagers
I’ve Got to Get My Hands on That Gold:   Baron, Smash & Grabb
Skeleton Dance:   The Dancers
Stately Gavotte:   The Chorus
Wishing:   Roland & Grettle
Tiddley Winkey Woo:   Sammy & Mother Hubbard
Back Again to Happy Go Lucky Days:   The Company
Sailing Along:   Entire Company

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LADIES OF THE CHORUS

CLARE MANNING
JUNE LAWRENCE
EVELYN FOSTER
FAY ROGERS
CHRISTINE MEAD
PAM SMITH
MARIE HALL
ROWENA GODFREY
VIRGINIA TRASK
HEATHER PARNELL
JUDY FAULKNOR
Absent: RITA JAMES – Pantomime only.

Page TEN

GENTLEMEN OF THE CIRCLE

JOHN FERGUSON
KEN SMITH
DES BILLMAN
RICHARD HARRIS
STAN SIMMONDS
GRANT ALBISTON

THE FRIVS DANCERS

CHRISTINE CROSS
TONI JACKSON
LYNETTE HEAD
MERRYN-LEE CURTIS
DEBBIE O’LEARY

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THE FRIVS GRAND ORCHESTRA
Back Row (left to right): Leon Speakman (Bass), Murray Burnell (Sax), Ray Blewden (Violin), Maurice Bartlett (Drums), John Reed (Clarinet), Charles Jukes (Violin),
Front Row (left to right): Bob Boston (Drums), Joy Coulam (Pianist), Edith Ferguson (Director), Jenny Glider (Pianist), Frances Turner (Cello).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Programme Cover – MAURICE BARTLETT
Compiling Programme – JOHN FERGUSON
Assembling Advertising – FAY ROGERS
Organiser Gisborne – MICHAEL SMITH
Organisor Featherston – JIM JOHNSON
Assistance with Photography – ALAN ROGERS
Ushers/Theatre Staff – Valued Help Municipal Theatre
Musical Orchestrations – CES FITZWATER
ALL Photography – KEN SUTTON
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Arranging Transport – PETER ELLIOTT
From of House (Theatre) – DICK & STELLA WOOD
Programme Sales – SYD HENNEY
Signwriting – GORDON SPIVEY

ALL FRIENDS OF THE “FRIVS” WHO HAVE HELPED WITH THE PRODUCTIONS OF 1980, OUR GRATEFUL THANKS.

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THE FRIVS BACKSTAGE TEAM

KEN SUTTON
STAGE DIRECTOR
Ken has been several years with the Frivs, but this is the first year as Stage Director. A large amount of work is put into this very important role, and the Frivs thank Ken for the many hours of work, he and others backstage have put in to make the show a success.

EVELYN FOSTER
WARDROBE MISTRESS
As well as singing on stage Evelyn takes on the exacting task of Wardrobe Mistress, a position she has held for three years. The Frivs indeed thank Evelyn for all her work and expertise in this department. Thanks are extended to all her assistants.

Left to Right (Back): JOHN CARROLL, DAVID PHILLIPS, ATHOL HJORRING, ROD HATFIELD, ALAN SPIVEY, KEN SUTTON.
(Seated): LLOYD PARNELL, NANCY ALEXANDER, JUNE TAYLOR, LINDY KING. LAURIE HEAD. (Absent) SUE GREENTREE.

Patron:
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Hon. Life Members:
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SIR PETER TAIT
SYDNEY HENNEY
Hon. Vice Presidents:
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ROBERT WRIGHT
STELLA WOOD (Mrs)
EDWARD COLLIER

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FRIVS PATRON
WALLY IRELAND

EXECUTIVE FOR 1980
President:
JOHN FERGUSON
Vice Presidents:
SYDNEY HENNEY
MAURICE BARTLETT
Secretary:
FAY ROGERS
Treasurer:
CHRISTINE MEAD
Committee:
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