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Transcribed and presented by Greville Watson, 2018
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Rushden Operatic Society
'Hello Dolly!' - 1984
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Rushden Amateur Operatic Society
presents
HELLO DOLLY!
(By arrangement with MusicScope Ltd.
& Stage Musicals Ltd)
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Book by
MICHAEL STEWART
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Music and Lyrics by
JERRY HERMAN
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Based on
"The Matchmaker" by
Thornton Wilder
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Co Produced by
GRAHAM WARD (L) & KEITH GREEN (R) |
Musical Director
PAULINE LONGLAND |
Choreography by
MELANIE GARNER |
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| THE RITZ, RUSHDEN |
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March 26th, 27th, 28th,
April 2nd, 3rd, 4th.
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| Nightly 7.30 p.m. |
Saturday Matinee
31st March 2.30 p.m. |
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The Orchestra
Under the direction of Pauline Longland |
Pauline Longland
our Musical Director |
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Clarinet/Alto Saxaphone
Flute/Tenor Saxaphone
Trumpet
Trombone
Bass
Percussion
Piano |
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T.Tomalin
D.Garland
D.Hope
E.Denton
R.Henson
T.Preston
E.Allen
R.Ruff
J.Welsh |
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Musical Numbers
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ACT ONE
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"Call on Dolly"
"I Put my Hand in"
"It Takes a Woman"
"Put on your Sunday Clothes"
"Ribbons Down My Back"
"Motherhood March"
"Dancing"
"Before the Parade"
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Chorus & Dolly
Dolly
Horace, Cornelius, Barnaby & Men's Chorus
Dolly, Cornelius, Ambrose, Ermengarde
& Chorus
Mrs Molloy
Dolly, Mrs Molloy & Minnie
Dolly, Cornelius, Barnaby & Mrs Molloy
Dolly, Chorus & Dancers |
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ACT TWO
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"Put on Your Sunday Clothes"
"Eliegance"
"March to Harmonia Gardens"
"Waiters Gallop"
"Hello, Dolly"
"Polka"
"It Only Takes a Moment"
"So Long Dearie"
"Finale" |
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Chorus
Cornelius, Barnaby, Mrs Molloy & Minnie
Ernestina
Orchestra, Rudolph and Men
Dolly & Men
Dancers
Cornelius, Mrs Molloy & Chorus
Dolly
Entire Company |
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| The Story of 'Hello Dolly |
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As our show opens, Mrs Dolly Levi, a widow, is on her way to Yonkers, New York, to arrange the second marriage of the wealthy Horace Vandergelder – although in fact she has her own intentions firmly set upon this gentleman.
Meanwhile we meet Vandergelder, and his young and innocent clerks, Cornelius Hackl and Barnaby Tucker. Dolly proceeds to clear the field of all rivals, including Mrs Irene Molloy, a widow, by tempting him with stories about Ernestina Money an heiress. Vandergelder leaves for New York, and in his absence Cornelius and Barnaby decide it is time to sample life in the big City.
When by chance they see Vandergelder in New York, they take refuge in Mrs Molloy’s Hat Shop. Although Dolly; Mrs Molloy; and her young assistant Minnie Fay, try to distract him, he discovers there are men in the Hat Shop, and leaves. Dolly arranges for Cornelius and Barnaby to take Mrs Molloy and Minnie to the ever popular Harmonia Gardens Restaurant. Within Act II the foursome are in the Restaurant where the entire staff is buzzing the news that Dolly is coming back. Vandergelder and Ernestina are already there, and Dolly makes her entrance, and sets about hooking him.
Problem upon problem is encountered, and Vandergelder ends up in Court for creating a disturbance within the Restaurant, and it is there where Cornelius declares his love for Irene Molloy. Vandergelder returns to Yonkers and eventually realises that his feelings are for Dolly Levi, and a proposal is forthcoming.
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| President's Message |
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I began my message last year with the words “Welcome back”, as the society was returning to the Ritz after a gap of 5 years.
I wish to thank you, the general public for accepting that “Welcome” and showing it so emphatically by your support, that not only was ‘Oklahoma’ such a great success on stage, but was also a financial success. The success of the production emphasised the abilities and talents of the whole society, the cast, musical direction, choreography, stage management, wardrobe etc. under the direction of Producer, Graham Ward. This production team, joined this year by Keith Green, who first appeared with the society at the age of 13 as Prince Chulalonkorn in the 1960 production of ‘The King and I’, is responsible for this 1984. I am confident, therefore in extending to you a sincere welcome with a most warm “Hello” – you will enjoy another wonderful show.
Bert Catlin
President
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The Cast
(In order of appearance) |
Mrs Dolly Gallager Levi
Ernestina
Ambrose Kemper
Horace Vandergelder
Ermengarde
Cornelius Hackl
Barnaby Tucker
Irene Molloy
Minni Fay
Mrs Rose
Rudolph - head waiter
Judge
Policeman |
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Pauline Wildman
Honor Cooper
Andrew Billington
Philip Hanzlik
Melanie Allen
Paul Longland
Steve Patrick
Pam Trainor
Julie Wilbur
Mary Boyfield
Mike Neville
John Jones
Peter Carpenter |
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| TOWNSPEOPLE |
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DANCERS |
Gillian Bateman
Mary Boyfield
Christine Carter
Josephine Green
Ursula Hanzlik
Nicola Hales
Connie Holt
Jeanette King
Carol Maddams
Angela Mander
Pam Smart
Heather Woodiwiss
Hazel Wright |
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Kathy Boddington
Jo-Anne Clarke
Elizabeth Crutchley
Carol Gray
Gail Holland
Margaret Hunter
Yvette Mason
Sandra Stewart
Wendy Stott |
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| Chairman's Message |
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May I on behalf of R.A.O.S. extend a very warm welcome to our 1984 Production of ‘Hello Dolly’. Although this is a very popular and well known musical which over the years has been performed locally by other societies, on this occasion it is a first time for Rushden, since our Company was formed in 1947. Despite escalating costs year by year, I am delighted that with the good patronage which we enjoyed last year, we can once again return to the Ritz, which undoubtedly boasts one of the finest facilities for theatrical productions in this County. Let us hope that with continued support we can look forward to many more live shows on stage in Rushden.
On behalf of the Committee our grateful thanks go out to everyone involved both on and off stage, putting on this show, and I do hope you will be in for an enjoyable performance.
Mike Neville
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| TOWNSPEOPLE and DANCERS |
Douglas Pateman
Jon Sidey
Don Sanders
Mick Tye
Darren Woodiwiss
Robin Allen
Simon Baker
Malcolm Chambers
John Curson
Gareth Evans
Bryan Gedney
Andrew Munro
Mike Neville |
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| PROGRAMME SELLERS |
Arrangements by Glenis Haynes.
Grace Berrill, Margaret Clarke, Kate Mitchell, Julie Nash, Elsie Pateman, Sarah Pott, Mandy Rogers, Kate Rawlins.
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| STEWARDS |
Auditorium Manager - Cliff Jefferies.
Peter Carpenter, Gerry Myers, Phil Smith, John Stringer, Keith Vaughan, Mike Walker.
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| RAFFLE TICKET SELLERS |
Arrangements by Jean Wilbur.
Sally Baish, Margaret Bland, Gill Lewis, Mary Quartermain, Pamela Stock, Edna Ward, Murial Wallis.
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| BOX OFFICE |
| Robin Allen, Gill Allen, Bert Catlin, John Jones |
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THE TIME: Turn of the Century
PLACE: New York and Yonkers |
WARNING:
The Public are warned of explosions in Act 1 Scene 3 |
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ACT ONE
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Scene I
Scene II
Scene III
Scene IV
Scene V
Scene VI
Scene VII
Scene VIII |
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Fourth Avenue, New York
Grand Central Station
Horace Vandergelder's Feed Store, Yonkers
Yonkers Railroad Station
New York Street & Exterior of Mrs Molloy's
Hat Shop
Inside Mrs Molloy's Hat Shop
Quiet Street
14th Street Parade, New York City |
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ACT TWO
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Scene I
Scene II
Scene III
Scene IV
Scene V
Scene VI |
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New York Street
Outside Hoffman House Hotel
Outside Harmonia Gardens
Harmonia Gardens Restaurant
Courtroom
Vandergelder's Feed Store
Finale New York Street |
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| Our Producers |
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This year we welcome back Graham Ward, joined by Keith Green.
Graham has been with the Amateur Theatre for over 26 years – 20 of them with Rushden Society.
His first appearance on the stage was in 1956 in Wellingborough Operatic “Call Me Madam”. He has also appeared with Kettering Theatrical Society and 10 of the R.A.T.S. Pantomimes. In fact, a total of about 70 shows.
Dancing soon became Graham’s interest, then tap, which led to taking on important roles as ‘Curly’ in the Ballet sequence of ‘Oklahoma’ some years ago.
Keith having 24 years of experience on the Amateur Stage – the majority also with Rushden Society.
Joining at the age of 13, he played ‘Prince Chulalongkorn’ in Rushden’s 1st Production of ‘The King and I’ – and in 1981 Production played ‘The King’.
Keith joined ‘The Bedford Marianettes’ in the early ‘70s for 2 shows, then 1 with Sharnbrook Operatic.
Being Caretaker at Sharnbrook Upper School, it enables him to join work and pleasure, as he is very much involved with their music events, going along and singing with the Bedford youth choir.
Keith has played many major roles with Rushden Society – too numerous to mention, the last one being ‘Jud Frey’ in ‘Oklahoma’ in 1983.
Graham and Keith have known each other for 20 years therefore with Graham’s dancing and Keith’s musical talents we feel we have a great combination to produce ‘Hello Dolly’.
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| Stage Staff |
Stage Manager - Len Gomm
Wardrobe:- Mistress - Ena Carpenter
Gill Allen, Phillis Bryant, Sandy East, Lisa Pettit, Gill Lewis,
Rene Welsford, Angela Tobin. Rose Drage, Marie Grimmett, Ann Wilmer.
Stage Crew - Brian Bateman, John Catlin, David Coleman, Tony Dale, Maff Davies, Merv Goddard, Jerry Groom,
Les King, Neil King, Tony Leonard, Gordon Pateman,
Chris Ruff, Ken Smith, Mare Stamford, Chris Thorburn.
Properties - John Neil assisted by:
Len Berrill, Miriam Joyce, Nicolette James.
Electricians & Lighting
Trevor Bailey, Nigel Bird, Chris Catlin, Glyn Davies,
Arthur Holloman, Justin Joyce, Roger Norman.
Call Boy - Clair O'Brien.
Prompt - Peggy Coles
Tab Girl - Susan Smith.
Make Up Artists - Clive Durrant and Kaye Rawlins.
Costumes - Hills of Hinckley.
Scenery - James Fredericks, Western-Super-Mare. |
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| Acknowledgements |
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The Committee and members of the Society wish to offer their very sincere thanks to the following whose assistance and co-operation have made this production possible.
The President and Vice-Presidents for their continued support.
The Hamlyn Group for meetings and Rehearsal facilities, and the Windmill Club.
The Headmaster of Alfred Street School and the Caretakers.
Peter Dawes Printers, Kettering, for their great assistance in producing this programme..
The Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph to John Robertson for publicity photographs.
All those who have allowed us to display advertising material.
The Traders who have taken advertising space or donated pages in this programme.
Anglia and Gateway Building Societies, Woodfine & Co and King Kuts for publicity displays.
Mr & Mrs M. Orlebar, Hinwick House, Hinwick, for use of their House for Publicity Photographs.
Costumes for photographs loaned by Peggy Preston of “Sharnbrook Century of Fashion”.
The Stewards, Programme and Raffle ticket sellers.
Box Office Assistants.
Wilsons Estate Agents for assistance in ticket sales.
The Nursing Sisters and St. John Ambulance for attendance at the Theatre.
All parties supporting us from various organisations.
R.A.T.S. for use of scenery workshop.
Whitworth Holdings for Scenery transport.
L. W. Whitehead, Irchester, Hinde (Decorators) W’boro for loan of properties.
Ritz, Rushden Management and Staff.
To all who have assisted the Society in presenting “Hello Dolly” whether or not mentioned in this programme, we say a special “THANK YOU”.
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