Programme 1992 – On Broadway Tonight

THE NAPIER FRIVOLITY MINSTRELS INC.

presents

ON BROADWAY TONIGHT

MARCH-APRIL
1992

Produced by
John Ferguson and Helen Smith

ON BROADWAY TONIGHT

PAM CHRISTENSEN
(Costume and Wardrobe Manager)

COLIN GOBLE and ALLAN HOWES
(Stage Managers)

STEVE KIRBY
(Lighting Manager)

PETER DINGLEY
(Sound Manager)

JACKIE HILL
(Make-up Manager)

DIRECTORS

JOHN FERGUSON
Having been with the Frivs for 25 years, this is John’s first time in a Production role. Previously President for 13 years, John now holds the positions of Patron and Life Member. Together with Helen, John created “On Broadway Tonight” – A Show we hope you enjoy.

HELEN SMITH
Helen first Produced shows for the Gisborne Operatic in 1982, and has been with the Frivs for over 20 years. Tonight’s role sees Helen as Artistic Director, Co-ordinating Wardrobe, Lighting, Sound and Backstage Personnel.

Edith has been associated with the Frivs both as a Producer and Musical Director, and on stage as a member of the Cast. Under her direction, the high standard of choral work is very obvious in the performance you hear tonight. This year Edith was made a Life Member of the Frivs.
EDITH FERGUSON A.I.R.M.T.
(Choral Director)

Our Multi Talented and well known Musician Eric, is our resident Musical Director and Arranger of the music for our shows. We are proud to have his expertise assisting us in our Production, and also as vocalist tonight. We trust he will be with us for many years to come.
ERIC THORPE
(Musical Director)

SHIRLEY JARRETT
(Choreographer Director)
Shirley has travelled extensively and studied for her qualifications in London and Los Angeles. Well known as an adjudicator and tutor throughout N.Z. She has choreographed many musical shows. In 19088 she wrote her own musical show “An Evening with Gershwin”. We are privileged to have her with us.

ON BROADWAY TONIGHT

It Don’t Mean a Thing   A grand New York street scene featuring music from “Sophisticated Ladies – Music by Duke Ellington.
Road Runner
Reprise of It Don’t Mean a Thing
42nd Street   Listen to our very own Val Ives introducing you to the Camens Broadway Production, 42nd Street.
Dames   Our Men and a selection of Lovely Ladies.
Lullaby of Broadway   Opening the scene, Fleur Hannah and Peter Coldicutt bring you a Broadway classic number.
Top Hat, White Tie and Tails   Starring Alec Wishart.
Vipers’ Drag   A special creation for Shirley Jarrett especially for our Dance Troupe.
Lullaby of Birdland   Raelene Kyle and Orchestra delights in a Broadway Blues Special.
Caravan   A novel approach to a well known song – featuring Alec Wishart.
The “A” Train   Orchestra.
No Business Like Show Business   A stage setting constructed before your very eyes by the Cast.
New York, New York   Alec Wishart takes the spotlight.
Putting on the Ritz   A well known umber in real Ritz Style.
When the Parade Passes By   Graeme Smith and our Cast, take the stage to lead us to the Intermission.

Interval

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Prologue   Auction takes place on Stage at Paris Opera House.
Phantom of the Opera Music of the Night   Recreated by our very own Phantom Buddy Collins with delightful Soprano Tracey Crosse.
Masquerade   Exciting music brought to life by our Cast, featuring Anne Compton.
All I Ask of You   Finale to this Magnificent Andrew Lloyd Webber, Spectacular Production.

ASPECTS OF LOVE
Love Changes Everything
The First Man You Remember    Songs with Style and Romance, by the fine voices of Richard Harris and Pauline Kluts.

CATS
Jellicle Cats
Old Gumbie Cat
Skimble Shanks
Addressing of Cats
A Major Production still being staged around the world, “Cats” is presented tonight with sophistication by our Feline Dancers.

INTERLUDE
Give Me the Simple Life   Eric Thorpe, master of the Pianoforte, teams up with Val Ives to present this Lively Number.

LES MISERABLES
Do You Hear the People Sing   Full bodied Chorus at its best.
Bring Him Home   Featuring Buddy Collins.
Master of the House   Landlords Supreme. Graeme Smith and Pauline Kluts as “Masters of the House”.

JESUS CHRIST SUPER STAR
King Herod’s Song   A novelty item with our very special Alec Wishart.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
La Cage Aux Folles Medley
The Best of Times
Our Grand Finale, featuring the entire “On Broadway Tonight” Cast.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE THEATRE RESTAURANT

CAST

Karen Barrie   Danny Brown
Tracy Crosse   Gordon Barrie
Ruth Cunliffe   Peter Coldicutt
Compton, Anne   Buddy Collins
Fleur Hannah   Norman Compton
Val Ives  Warren Hapi
Pauline Klut   Norman Hard
Raelene Kyle   Richard Harris
Sarah Stephens   Roddy Macaulay
Graeme Smith
Alec Wishart   Roger Williams

DANCERS

Reiss Jenkinson (Principal Dancer)   Loana Bentin
Frances Burkitt   Amanda Hutt
Carolyne Jones   Hayley Wiig
Keryn Lines   Roxanne Macredie
Chris McDonald   Linda Scullin
Rachael Thomson   Tracey Williams

ORCHESTRA
ERIC THORPE – Piano   MAURICE REID -Trumpet
LEON SPEAKMAN – Bass   CLIFF HOWELL – Trombone
JIM BAKER – Guitar   KEVIN MORRIS – Sax/Clarinet
BERYL RILEY – Sax/Clarinet   KEVIN MORRIS – Sax/Clarinet
MAURICE REID -Trumpet   BILL MAYO – Sax/Clarinet
MICHAEL WILLIS – Drums

FRIVS EXECUTIVE
Patron – JOHN FERGUSON   President – EVELYN FOSTER
Vice Presidents – KEN SUTTON & FAY ROGERS
Secretary – RICHARD HARRIS   Treasurer – IAN WHITE
Committee – DANNY BROWN, KEN SMITH, JOHN CROOK, LEON SPEAKMAN, GAVIN CRAWLEY, ANN McNAMARA.

WARDROBE TEAM Consists of: Pam Christensen
Joan Coppell, Doreen Crook, June Farmer, Evelyn Foster, Jeanne Lewis, Cecily Morris, Grace Williams, Myrtle Wilson, Kaye Wishart, Joy Boston, Jean Wilson.

BACKSTAGE TEAM Features: Colin Goble – Allan Howes
Gina Bongiovanni, Paul Bongiovanni, Kevin Coombs, John Crook, Brian Harber, Kevin Holmes, Todd Mohi, Alister Whyte, Dean Wishart.

MAKE-UP TEAM: Jackie Hill
Carol Wallen, Lynda Rimmer, Janine Smith, Karen Wright, Liz Nilson, Pat McLaughlin, Anthea Bleach, Sandy Winiana, Jeannie Ferguson, Tresna Smith, Isabel Martin, Nita Whyte, Vicki Hopkins, and other Helpers.

LIGHTING TEAM: Steve Kirby
Norma Coombs, Nigel Formosa, Mark Miller, Ken Smith.

SOUND TEAM: Peter Dingley
Nick Look.

PROPS: Glenda Clarke & Barbara Brown.

HEAD WAITRESS: Gwenda Cornish
And her team of Willing and Efficient Helpers.

HEAD BARMAN: Ken Sutton
And his Very Able Bar Staff.

FRONT OF HOUSE: Richard Harris – Fay Rogers
Hosts and Hostesses.

A VERY SPECIAL THANKYOU TO PARTNERS AND FAMILIES FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND UNTIRING CONSIDERATION TO ALL THOSE INVOLVED WITH THIS PRODUCTION.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
GRAPHIC ARTS SERVICES (Programme Typesetting and Layout)
HELEN SMITH (Programme Cover Design),
OLIVER CHRISTOFFERSEN (Signwriting),
JOHN FERGUSON TRAVEL (Booking Office),
ERIC THORPE (Orchestrations),
TRES BON FLORIST (Foyer Arrangement),
COUNTRY FARE CATERERS (Tonights Meal),
MYRTLE WILSON and HELPERS (Rehearsal Refreshments),
M.S.L. THEATRE SYSTEMS,
TARADALE HIGH SCHOOL,
HAVELOCK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL.

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