Programme 1981 – 85th Minstrel Show and Cinderella

NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS

1981

85th JUBILEE

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Page ONE

WELCOME BY THE PRESIDENT – JOHN FERGUSON
Member 1967-1981
Secretary 1972-1975
President 1976-1981
Chairman Jubilee Committee 1981

The first ever history of the “Frivs” has been written by J. S. Henney, and is available in a printed publication. This very interesting and historic book traces the Frivs right back to 1896 up to and including 1981. The Frivs are indeed grateful to Syd Henney for his researching and compilation of this worthwhile project for our 85th Jubilee Year.

It is indeed my pleasure once again to welcome you to tonight’s performance, in this our 85th Jubilee Year. Frivs from far and near are this year attending this milestone in the Frivs history. On the night of Saturday, 10th October it will be an electrifying air that will surround the opening of the production in the Municipal Theatre, with the knowledge that nearly 300 former Frivs, who over all those years before “Trod the Boards” will be in the audience to witness this Jubilee production.

To our entire Hawke’s Bay audience, as far afield as Gisborne in the north, and Featherston in the south, I say thank you for your continued support of the Frivs – for without you there would be no performance. To the Executive and Cast of 1981 – congratulations on a fine production – that I know you will all enjoy tonight.

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JOHN FERGUSON

NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS INC.
PROUDLY PRESENT THEIR

85th MINSTREL SHOW

FOLLOWED BY THEIR 1981 PANTOMIME

“CINDERELLA”

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1981:
President: JOHN FERGUSON. Vice-Presidents: SYD HENNEY, GLYN LAWRENCE.
Secretary: FAY ROGERS. Treasurer: CHRISTINE MEAD.

Committee: Mesdames CLARE MANNING, VIRGINIA TRASK; Messrs MURRAY BURNELL, KEN SMITH, KEN SUTTON, LEON SPEAKMAN, ALEC WISHART.

JUBILEE COMMITTEE 1981:
Chairman: JOHN FERGUSON. Secretary: FAY ROGERS. Treasurer: JOHN REED.
Committee: Mesdames JILL VIGGERS, ANN MITCHELL, STELLA WOOD, CLARE MANNING, VAL TREVOR; Messrs BRIAN VIGGERS, SYD HENNEY, WALLY IRELAND, KEN SMITH, ALAN SPIVEY, BOB ROSS, MURRAY BURNELL, LEON SPEAKMAN, TREV DOCKARY, DICK WOOD.

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SECRETARY:
An important part in any organisation is the role of secretary. The Frivs are pleased to have had in this capacity Fay Rogers for the past five years. Many hours of work are entailed and this year is no exception with Fay taking on the added role of Jubilee Secretary.

Also appearing on stage for the minstrel show, Fay is behind the scenes during Cinderella as Cast Prompt – a most important position. The Frivs say a big thank you to Fay for her untiring efforts for helping to make the 85th Jubilee show a success.

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FAY ROGERS

PRODUCER – MINSTREL SHOW
In her second year as producer for the minstrel show, Joy Boston brings the necessary zest and zing into the fine sparkling performers you will witness tonight.

The various effects created on stage tonight during the minstrel show are the imagination of Joy. The Frivs are pleased that for Jubilee Year Joy has again excelled as a first-class producer.

All choreography for both the minstrel show and Cinderella has been the responsibility of Joy – and the Frivs are indeed grateful for Joy’s role in 1981.

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JOY BOSTON

PRODUCER – CINDERELLA
Herself on stage with the Frivs for many years, Margaret, for the second year has produced the pantomime. Choosing a pantomime is a difficult task, and Margaret has bought out some fine acting, and comedy situations in this very versatile pantomime.

A large amount of work is entailed in producing any production, and the Frivs thank Margaret for her efforts of another pantomime very well presented, for this our Jubilee Year.

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MARGARET ATKINS

MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Edith is no stranger to the Frivs. after seven consecutive years as musical director has once again this year arranged and trained the Frivs for the entire show. Herself a registered music teacher, the Frivs are proud to have had Edith in this demanding position, and congratulate her on the fine standard you will see tonight. The Frivs musical ensemble also comes within the responsibility of Edith and this also shows her versatile talent, of a well balanced group.

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EDITH FERGUSON

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THE FRIVS CORNERMEN AND MR INTERLOCUTOR FOR THE 85th JUBILEE MINSTREL SHOW

ROGER WILLIAMS
MR SAMBO

KEN SMITH
MR BONES

MICHAEL COATS
MR RASTUS

ALEC WISHART
MR INTERLOCUTOR

GLYN LAWRENCE
MR MOSES

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FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT

The Frivs 85th Jubilee Minstrel Show

Director/Choreographer: JOY BOSTON
Musical Director: EDITH FERGUSON
Overture: WITH THE FRIVS GRAND ENSEMBLE

1.   The full cast on stage with “WHEN YOU’RE SMILING”, “THATS ENTERTAINMENT”, “THERES GOING TO BE A GREAT DAY”, “HELLO DOLLY”, “IF THEY COULD SEE ME NOW”.

2.   “RAGTIME MINSTREL BAND”, “THERES A SHANTY IN YPSILANTI”, “ROCK-A-BYE YOUR BABY”, “CHESAPEAKE BAY” – featuring Mr Sambo.

3.   Duet “LOVIN YOU FEELINGS AGAIN”, featuring June Lawrence and Mr Moses.

4.   “OLE!” – A bracket of songs with Mr Sambo, Mr Moses.

5.   Comedy with “SOUTH AMERICAN JOE & FLO”, John Ferguson and Alec Wishart.

6.   Dedication to the BEATLES, full Chorus and Dancers.

7.   Delightful “SOUL SONGS”, featuring eight Singers and Dancers.

8.   The male voices delight with “CLEMENTINE” – featuring Mr Sambo, Mr Moses, Mr Interlocutor, and Mr Rastus.

9.   All about trains, “AMERICAN RAILWAY”, “CHATANOOGA CHOO CHOO” “TAKE THE ‘A’ TRAIN”, “SHUFFLE OFF TO BUFFALO”, “ON THE ATCHISON TOPEKA AND SANTA FEE”, “CHOO CHOO TRAIN”, with the whole company.

10.   Our precision Chorus number, “WHEN A CHILD IS BORN”, entire company.

11.   Solo number, “A WOMAN IN LOVE” – sung for you by Evelyn Foster.

12.   Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies, John Ferguson and Alec Wishart with the Frivs Dancers.

13.   The Frivs Ladies of Song, Evelyn Foster, Pam Smith and Alec Wishart with the Frivs Dancers.

14.   Come to the Cabaret – with entire company including Dancers. Soloists include Richard Harris and June Lawrence for our Jubilee Finale.

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Page SEVEN

THE NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS
present
A PANTOMIME IN TWO ACTS

CINDERELLA

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

CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE
DANDINI (Squire to the Prince)   CHRISTINE MEAD
BUTTONS (Page to Baron Hardupp)   ROGER WILLIAMS
CINDERELLA (the Baron’s Daughter)   KERRY ATKINS
BARON HARDUPP (of Stoneybroke Mansion)   MIKE COATS
BARONESS HARDUPP (His new wife)   JUNE LAWRENCE
ASPHYXIA (Her Daughter)   ALEC WISHART
EUTHANASIA (Her Daughter)   GLYN LAWRENCE
AMMER   TONY VALENTINE-GREER
TONGS (the Brokers Men)   KEN BROWN
PRINCE CHARMING (of Castle Glamorous)   JEANETTE McPARLAND
FAIRY GODMOTHER   PAM SMITH
MAJOR DOMO   KEN SMITH

CAST OF VILLAGERS, FOOTMEN, HUNTSMEN, FAIRIES.

SCENES
Act I –
Scene 1:   The Village of Merrivale.
Scene 2:   A Woodland Glade.
Scene 3:   The Kitchen of Stoneybroke Mansion.

Act II –
Scene 1:   Outside the Castle.
Scene 2:   The Ballroom of Castle Glamours.
Scene 3:   On the Way Home from the Ball.
Scene 4:   The Kitchen of Stoneybroke Mansion.

MUSICAL NUMBERS
Entracte: The Orchestra
“Bibbity Bobbidy Boo”, Villagers.
“I’m Just Wild About Cinders”, Buttons.
“Hunting Song”, Villagers & Huntsmen.
“I Had The Craziest Dream”, Prince, Cinders
“Sisters”, Asphyxia, Euthanasia
“Ballet”, Fairies.
“Cow Song”, Sisters & Audience
“Waltz”, The Company.
“Stay in My Arms Cinderella”, Prince, Cinders & Company
“Bibbity Bobbidy Boo”, Entire Company.

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LADIES OF THE CHORUS

KERRY ATKINS

HEATHER CRAM

EVELYN FOSTER

ROWENA GODFREY

JUNE LAWRENCE

CLARE MANNING

CHRISTINE MEAD

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GENTLEMEN OF THE CHORUS

RICHARD HARRIS

JOHN FERGUSON

KEN BROWN

TONY VALENTINE-GREER

THE FRIVS DANCERS
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Page ELEVEN

THE FRIVS JUBILEE GRAND ENSEMBLE
Back Row (left to right): Ray Blewden (Violin), Murray Burnell (Sax), John Reid (Clarinet), Leon Speakman (Bass).
Front Row (left to right): Charles Jukes (Violin), Jenny Gilder (Piano), Edith Ferguson (Musical Director), Jennie Leahy (Clarinet), Bob Boston (Drums & Effects).
Absent: Gary Greentree (Sax), Cliff Howell (Trom), Pete Allum (Trumpet), Francie Turner (Cello).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Programme Cover – MAURICE BARTLETT
Compiling Programme – JOHN FERGUSON
Programme Advertising – FAY ROGERS
Organiser Gisborne – MICHAEL SMITH & HELPERS
Organiser Featherston – JIM JOHNSON & HELPERS
Ushers/Theatre Staff – Valued Help Municipal Theatre
Assistance with Photograph – ALAN ROGERS
Musical Orchestrations – CES FITZWATER
All Photography – KEN SUTTON
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Arranging Transport – PETER ELLIOTT
Front of House (Theatre) – DICK & STELLA WOOD
Programme Sales – MARIE HALL
Signwriting Assistance – GORDON SPIVEY
General Assistance – JOCK STEVENSON
ALL FRIENDS OF THE “FRIVS” WHO HAVE HELPED WITH THE JUBILEE PRODUCTION, OUR GRATEFUL THANKS.

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THE FRIVS BACKSTAGE TEAM

ALAN SPIVEY
(Stage Manager)

KEN SUTTON
(Technical Manager)

EVELYN FOSTER
(Wardrobe Mistress)

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Back Row (left to right); JOHN CARROLL, STEPHEN KIRBY, DAVID PHILLIPS, LAURIE HEAD, GRAEME LISTER. ALAN SPIVEY, KEN SUTTON.
Front Row (left to right); ERIN McBRIDE, JUNE TAYLOR, LINDY KING, SUE GREENTREE, NANCY ALEXANDER, EVELYN FOSTER.
Absent; ROD HATFIELD, MARIE HALL.

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