Programme 1982 – 86th Minstrel Show and Aladdin

1982 SHOW

NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS

86th YEAR OF ENTERTAINMENT

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Page ONE

“MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT”

Welcome to this, another production by the Napier Frivolity Minstrels. You will see this year that the Frivs in keeping with style changes, have for the first time in 86 years discontinued with the traditional Mr Interlocutor and Darkies. I’m sure you will all enjoy the fine minstrel show our show director Joy Boston has arranged for tonight’s production.

In choosing “ALADDIN”, Margaret Atkins once again has a top pantomime for your entertainment during the second half of our performance. As in many years now, Edith Ferguson brings superb control to our stage singing and I’m sure you will enjoy our large orchestral group.
Thank you one and all for another successful performance.

JOHN FERGUSON

NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS INC.

PROUDLY PRESENTS THEIR

86th MINSTREL SHOW

FOLLOWED BY THEIR 1982 COMEDY PANTOMIME

ALADDIN

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1982:
President:   JOHN FERGUSON.
Vice-Presidents:   GLYN LAWRENCE. MURRAY BURNELL.
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Treasurer:   CHRISTINE MEAD.
Committee:   Mesdames SUE WILTON, JUNE TAYLOR, Messrs KEN SMITH, KEN SUTTON, LEON SPEAKMAN, MIKE COATS, ERIN McBRIDE.
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Committee:   SUE WILTON, VIRGINIA TRASK, MICHAEL COATS.

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SECRETARY:

In this important role we are fortunate once again having Fay Rogers. Secretary for many years now, is also our Prompt for the pantomime Aladdin.
During the year Fay also assists in the wardrobe department which certainly makes sure of a busy and continuous season. The Frivs wish to thank Fay for her efforts in yet another production.

FAY ROGERS

SHOW DIRECTOR:   MINSTREL SHOW

Tonight’s production of the Frivs 1982 Minstrel Show certainly is a fast moving slick presentation. Credit must go to the many long hours Joy has involved her self with staging a production such as this. The Frivs sure have a winner in Joy and they hope you also find tonight’s performance a winner.
Thank you Joy Boston – from the Frivs.

JOY BOSTON

SHOW DIRECTOR:   PANTOMIME

Having produced a number of pantomimes for the Frivs, Margaret once again brings another high standard with Aladdin. The cast have all worked well to bring Aladdin to the stage tonight, and the Frivs also thank Margaret for her efforts in the presentation of this pantomime. Do sit back and enjoy another 1½ hours of comedy – with ALADDIN.

MARGARET ATKINS

MUSICAL DIRECTOR:

Edith Ferguson is a well known name in musical circles in Napier, and the Frivs are indeed proud to have Edith associated in the capacity of musical director once again.

Edith is responsible for all the musical numbers, with the detailed singing on stage and control of our well balanced orchestral ensemble.
The Frivs thank Edith for her untiring efforts in the music department of our show.

EDITH FERGUSON

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THE FRIVS PATRON

Wally Ireland has been a member of the Napier Frivolity Minstrels since 1918, and is still actively involved with the company.
Wally is in charge of refreshments during our rehearsal period, a task for which the Frivs say thank you.

WALLY IRELAND

STAGE MANAGER

Trevor Atkins is this year in charge of all the behind the scenes workers. A most important and time consuming task, that Trevor handles extremely well. A Friv for many years, the Frivs say thank you – for this production back stage.

TREVOR ATKINS

WARDROBE MISTRESS

A very demanding role, one which Evelyn has carried out well with the help of a team of assistants. The costumes bring to the stage a bright and colourful scene. The Frivs also thank Evelyn and helpers for their work.

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Page SIX

FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT

The Frivs

86th MINSTREL SHOW

Directed by:   JOY BOSTON
Musical Director:   EDITH FERGUSON

1.   OPENING: “LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU”, “A WONDERFUL DAY LIKE TODAY”, “DIAMONDS ARE A GIRLS BEST FRIEND”, “SMILE”, “LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU”.

2.   Lesley Jeffares sings for you, “DON’T CRY OUT LOUD”.

3.   Dixie numbers featuring, “A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND”, “MUSKRAT RAMBLE”, “WIBBLY WOBBLY WALK”, “ALEXANDER’S RAGTIME BAND”.

4.   JOHN FERGUSON’S MAGICAL MYSTERY with Chorus numbers, “PERFIDIA”, “BLUE MOON”, “DOMINO”.

5.   Glyn Lawrence sings for your enjoyment, “WHEN I FALL IN LOVE”.

6.   “I ENJOY BEING A GIRL” – featuring Wayne Lister and Chorus.

7.   A beautiful number, “DON’T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA” – Helen Emery, Evelyn Foster, Glyn Lawrence.

8.   Our dancers feature in “ZORBA THE GREEK”.

9.   Lesley Jeffares and June Lawrence give you “ALL THAT JAZZ’ .

10.   Three numbers, “THANK HEAVEN FOR LITTLE GIRLS”, “GIGI”, “THE NIGHT THEY INVENTED CHAMPAGNE” – full Chorus featuring Vivienne Chapman as Gigi.

11.   Our moment of comedy “IN THE PARK”.

12.   South Pacific medley “THERE IS NOTHIN’ LIKE A DAME”, “A WONDERFUL GUY”, “HONEY BUN”, “I’M GONNA WASH THE [THAT] MAN”, “THIS NEARLY WAS MINE” – full Chorus and Dancers.

13.   Our Grand Finale featuring the music from a latest hit show of London, “A CHORUS LINE”. “HELLO TWELVE”, “DANCE 10”, “WHAT I DID FOR LOVE”, “ONE”.

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Page SEVEN

NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS INC.

PRESENT

ALADDIN

Directed by:   MARGARET ATKINS
Choreographer:   JOY BOSTON
Wardrobe:   EVELYN FOSTER
Musical Director:   EDITH FERGUSON
Stage Director:   TREVOR ATKINS
Prompt:   FAY ROGERS

CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

PING   IAN CHAPMAN
PONG   RICHARD HARRIS
WISHEE WASHEE (Laundry Boy)   ROGER WILLIAMS
PEE-GEE (A Panda)   SUE WILTON
EMPEROR OF CHINA   GRAEME THOMPSON
EMPRESS OF CHINA   JULIE ADAMSON
WIDOW TWANKEY   GLYN LAWRENCE
PRINCESS BALDROUBADOUR   KERRY McBRIDE
ALADDIN   JUNE LAWRENCE
ABANAZER   WAYNE LISTER
SLAVE OF THE RING   MARIE ORTQUIST
SLAVE OF THE LAMP   HARRY KOEFOED
CAMEL (Front)   ERIN GIBSON
(Rear)   VIRGINIA TRASK

CAST OF VILLAGERS, COOLIES, PRINCESS’ ATTENDANTS, CAVE SPIRITS, SLAVES, EASTERN DANCERS, ETC.

SCENES

Act I
Scene 1:   The Market Place – Pekin. h Scene 1: Another Room in the Laundry.
Scene 2:   Outside of Pekin.
Scene 3:   Widow Twankey’s Laundry.
Scene 4:   On the way to the Cave.
Scene 5:   The Magic Cave.

Act II
Scene 1:   Another Rom in the Laundry.
Scene 2:   Aladdin’s Palace.
Scene 3:   Outside the Palace.
Scene 4:   The Palace – Africa.
Scene 5:   A Street in Pekin.
Back to the Palace for Finale.

MUSICAL NUMBERS

Entracte:   The Orchestra.
“Ching-a-LIng”, Villagers.
“Sixty Glorious Years”, Widow Twankey.
“Make Way”, Ping Pong & Chorus.
“Widow Twankey Laundry”, Chorus.
“Let’s Go Dreaming”, Aladdin & Princess.
“Spirits of the Cave Ballet”, The Dancers.
“Washboard Blues”, Chorus.
“Knee Deep in Diamonds”, Aladdin & Chorus.
“The Rich Abanazer”, Abanazer.
“Eastern Dance”, Aladdin, Twankey, Wishee.
“Ching-a-Ling”, Chorus.

Page EIGHT

OUR DANCING TEAM

DEBBIE O’LEARY

VIVIENNE CHAPMAN

LYN ROBERTSON

LINDA HARRISON

MISSI CHRISTIANSEN

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DAVID BOSLEY

IAN CHAPMAN’

JOHN FERGUSON

HARRY KOEFOED
(Panto only)

RICHARD HARRIS

GLYN LAWRENCE

WAYNE LISTER

KEN SMITH

GRAEME THOMPSON

ROGER WILLIAMS

Page TEN

LADIES OF THE STAGE

JULIE ADAMSON

HELEN EMERY

EVELYN FOSTER

ERIN GIBSON

ROWENA GODFREY

LESLEY JEFFARES

JUNE LAWRENCE

KERRY McBRIDE

CHRISTINE MEAD

MARIE ORTQUIST

VIRGINIA TRASK

SUE WILTON

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MEET OUR GRAND ENSEMBLE

Back Row (left to right):   RAY BLEWDEN (Violin), CHARLIE JUKES (Violin), MURRAY BURNELL (Sax), KEVIN MORRIS (Sax/Clarinet), PAUL JEFFARES (Guitar), LEON SPEAKMAN (Bass).

Front Row (left to right):   JOHN REED (Clarinet), JENNIE LEAHY (Clarinet), JENNY GILDER (Pianist), EDITH FERGUSON (Musical Director), FRANCIE TURNER (Cello), BOB BOSTON (Drums).

Inset:   STUART BOSTON (Trumpet).   Absent:   CLIFF HOWELL.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Programme Design and Artwork:   MAURICE BARTLETT.
Compiling Programme:   JOHN FERGUSON.
Programme Advertising:   FAY ROGERS.
Ushers/Theatre Staff, Napier:   Valued Assistance.
Photography:  KEN SUTTON and BRUCE EVANS.
Assistance with Photograph:   ALAN ROGERS.
Back Stage Assistance:   MURRAY NATTRASS.
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Front of House Theatre:   DICK and STELLA WOOD.
Signwriting Assistance:   GORDON SPIVEY.
General Valued Help:   BOB WRIGHT.
Rehearsal Facilities: WALLY IRELAND and Helpers.
General Assistance: HATFIELD INDUSTRIES.

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FINALLY OUR BEHIND THE SCENES WORKERS

Back Row (left to right):   WAYNE BLAIR, HARRY KOEFOED, DAVID PHILLIPS (Lighting), STEVEN KIRBY (Sound), GRAHAM ROGERS, DAVID CARR (Lighting).

Front Row (left to right):   KEN SUTTON, ROD HATFIELD (Sound), PETER ELLIOTT, ERIN McBRIDE, TREVOR ATKINS (Stage Manager).

Inset:   GRAEME LISTER (Scenery Painting).

Back Row (left to right):   NGAIRE BOYCE (Wardrobe), PAM CHRISTIANSEN (Wardrobe),

Front Row (left to right):   JUNE TAYLOR (Wardrobe Supervisor), EVELYN FOSTER (Wardrobe Mistress), FAY ROGERS (Wardrobe/Prompt).

Inset:   LINDY KING (Back Stage),

Inset:   SUE GREENTREE (Make-up Supervisor).

Absent:   KAY HOLDER

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