Programme 1996 – Stepping Out

Napier Operatic Society

presents

STEPPING OUT

MAVIS TURNER’S DANCE SCHOOL

TABARD THEATRE
3-25 MAY 1996

STEPPING OUT

Written by Richard Harris

Directed by
TESSA-MAY BROWN

Choreographed by
KAREN THOMPSON
By arrangement with Play Bureau (NZ) Ltd

Tessa May-Brown
Karen Thompson

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

On behalf of the Napier Operatic Society, it is my pleasure to welcome you to tonights performance of ‘Stepping Out’.

This production is a first for this Society in as much as it is a “play with music” rather than a “musical”.

‘Stepping Out’ which won the “comedy of the year” at the Standard Drama Awards 1984 is set in the present time and traces the lives, laughs and loves of a group of people from vastly different backgrounds, who for reasons of their own attend Mavis Turner’s weekly tap dance class in a North London Church hall.

My thanks to our Director Tessa-May Brown and her team who have brought us this bright and sparkling production.

All that remains is for you to sit back, relax and allow us to wine, dine and entertain you.

Please enjoy this evenings performance of ‘Stepping Out’.

Neill Page
PRESIDENT

MAVIS TURNER’S DANCE SCHOOL

CAST
In order of appearance

MAVIS   Lynda Pipe
DOROTHY   Fran Simmonds
LYNNE   Sharron Pardoe
MRS FRASER   Kay Collins
MAXINE   Deborah Burnside
ANDY   Lesley Reid
GEOFFREY   Lex Barker
VERA   Joanne Stevens
SYLVIA   Victoria Wilks
ROSE   Judy Buttery
SUGAR PLUM FAIRY   Clare Allington
UNSEEN STAGE MANAGER
ANNOUNCER   John Williams

In the beginning!

Back Row Left to Right:   Sharron Pardoe, Lesley Reid, Lex Barker, Lynda Pipe, Deborah Burnside
Front Row Left to Right:   Victoria Wilks, Kay Collins, Judy Buttery, Fran Simmonds, Joanne Stevens

ACT I

Mavis Turner is an ex-professional dancer who now runs a tap-dancing night class in a church hall in London, aided by her pianist Mrs Fraser.
Her small class varies in both background and dance ability and we see how they progress over the course of three months.

SCENE I   Evening around 8pm
SCENE II   A month later
SCENE III   A month later
SCENE IV   A month later

PRODUCTION TEAM

Production Manager:   Darryl Mitchell
Stage Manager:   Alan Jones
Musical Advisor:   Barry Fell
Production Secretary:   Norah Griffin
Wardrobe:   Sue Page
Properties:   Chris Kenah
Construction:   Clive Buttery
Lighting Design:   Tony Unsworth
Sound:   Syd Jago
Hairstylist:   Raymond Gempton

PRODUCTION PERSONNEL

Stage Management:   Philippa Jones
Wardrobe Team:   Chris Shields, Chris Chard, Christine Jackson, Maria Paterson, Clare Allington, Jean Gordon, Norah Griffin, Karen Hawkins, Melanie Bissell, Lynda Forrest, Jean Allen
Properties Team:   Gail Jones, Amanda Johnston, Karyn Wills, Irene McKinnon, Amanda Sim, Sharon Barry, John Williams, Peter Ashley
Set Construction & Stage Team:   Paul Collier, Pierre van der Zwet, Adrian Lynds, Craig van der Zwet, Blair Burtenshaw, Jamie Beale, Darren Picone, Fiona Buttery, Scott Buttery, Alan Howes, Adam Mackay, Denys Meek, Leigh Jones, Philippa Jones, Gail Jones, Paul Kenah
Scenic Artist:   Ion Brown
Lighting Operators:   Tony Unsworth, Peter Eade
Sound Operator:   Sydney Jago

Act II

As the class now works towards an invited performance, tension mounts and temperaments show through.
Scene I:   A week later around 8pm
Scene II:   2 weeks later
Scene III:   2 weeks later
Scene IV:   3 weeks later around 8pm
Scene V:   2-3 weeks later, evening / then 12 months later

Lighting & Sound Team:   Brent Smith, Adam Mackay, Denys Meek, Mark Alexander, Wayde Sawyer, Peter Eade
Hairdressing:   Raymond Gempton
Rehearsal Prompt:   Sharon Barry
Set Interpretation:   Tessa-May Brown
Kitchen Manager:   Neill Page
Chief Wine Steward:   Brian Nathan
Front of House Manager:   Tony Reid
Restaurant Hostesses:   Robyn Woodley, Dale Reid, Frances Rogers
Programme:   Darryl Mitchell
Publicity Team:   Sharron Pardoe, Darryl Mitchell, John Williams, Barbara Brown, Dale Reid
Signwriting:   Anne Drager, Darryl Mitchell, John Williams, Gail Jones, Oliver Christoffersen
Suppers and Refreshments:   Jean Gordon, Bev O’Neill, Donna O’Shaughnessy and friends
Booking Office:  Dale Reid, Ian Reid, Anna Reid
Waiters, Waitresses, Make-up Assistance, Dressers and Kitchen Staff:   Friends of the Society

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Bank of New Zealand
Correction Department
S W Jones Co Ltd
Taradale High School
McMillin Craig Ltd – Stationers
McMillin Craig Ltd – Printers
Hayter & Flemming Signwriters
Raphaels
Glen Ward
Premier Fire Security
Peter van der Stam

NOS
Est 1887
NAPIER OPERATIC SOCIETY INC

NAPIER OPERATIC SOCIETY

Patron:   Bob Wright
President:   Neill Page
Vice President:   Lesley Reid
Immediate Past President:   John Briggs
Secretary:   Ian Reid
Treasurer:   Ian Collins
Hon Solicitor:   John Matthews
Hon. Photographer:   Clive Ralph

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Chairman:   Stuart Webster
Sonya Aifai, Tessa-May Brown, Andrew Browne, Paul Collier, Alan Jones, Darryl Mitchell, Brian Nathan, Colin Pritchard, Bill Shirras, Pierre van der Zwet

MEMBERSHIP

Subscribing Members:   If you are not already a member of our Society and would like to become one, 1996 subscriptions of $25.00 per household are now being received at Box 756, Napier. This will entitle you to preferential bookings and to receive our newsletter.

Active Members:   We always need active members, both on stage and backstage. Phone Ian Reid – 835 5073 (Home), if you are interested in joining us in some capacity.

…at the end

Photography by Clive Ralph

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