CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS Sponsored by a grant from Sponsored by Proceeds to Local Charities. Registered Charity No.257135
CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY THE SOCIETY President - Mr A Lloyd Under the distinguished patronage of The Worshipful the Mayor of Rushmoor, Councillor Martin Tennant Life Members Elaine Adams, Peter Adams O.B.E., Derek Canfield, Haydn Thomas, June Thomas Vice Presidents ALD. COLIN BALCHIN J.P. CLLR. TERRY BRIDGEMAN ALD. JOHN DEBENHAM M.B.E. CLLR. ROLAND DIBBS MR. MICHAEL EVANS M.B.E. CLLR. BARBARA HURST MR. MAURICE KENT DR. ARTHUR MACADAM MRS. PAMELA MACADAM MR. GERARD OWENS MR. JOHN PARKER MR. JOHN PORTER CLLR. JOHN WALL ALD. GEOFF WOOLGER Pat Alner Phil Alner Joyce Atlee Alison Bedford Clive Bolton Sandra Bolton Valerie Brookes Brian Busby Martha Crawford Stephanie Farry Elizabeth Flitcroft Jean Franklin Karen Grover Friends Pam Gutteridge Andy Harding Betty Hills Barbara Leedale Kirsty MacDiarmid Hazel McLoughlin Gordon Peake Gladys Peake Robert Phillips Andy Piercy Mary Pole-Baker Jim Prescott John Pridmore Fiona Rich Bernadette Smallbone Marion Squires Martin Squires Mr. D. Stead Peter Still Peter Taylor Victoria Taylor Sarah Ward Christine White Mike Williams Steve Williams Brenda Woolger Committee Members Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Business Manager Secretaries Publicity Manager Sophie Fryer Charlotte Walker Eric McLoughlin Chris Armes Carrie Canfield & Lynda Taylor Laura Cross General Committee Box Office Manager June Thomas Tim Canfield Haydn Thomas Giga Phillips Ron Walker
CRAZY FOR YOU Affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association www.noda.org.uk The Award Winning Cody Musical Theatre Company formerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society Presents Sponsored by a grant from Sponsored by Musical Director Graham Hix Director Gary Oxenham Assistant Director Sophie Fryer Choreographer Lisa Fletcher Stage Manager Mike Davall Properties Manager Sandra Bolton Box Office Manager Ron Walker Lighting Director Melvyn Fryer (Prism) Lighting Designer Stuart Armes Sound Director Richard Bradford Front of House Manager Graham Kirby-Smith Make-up Manager Victoria Taylor Costume Manager Helen Dayson 15-19 March 2016 Princes Hall, Aldershot Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Book by Ken Ludwig. Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent. Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan. Originally produced on Broadway by Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with MUSICSCOPE and STAGE MUSICALS LIMITED of NEW YORK. Original choreography recreated by Lisa Fletcher. The worldwide copyrights in the music of George and Ira Gershwin for this presentation are licensed by the Gershwin Family. GERSHWIN is a registered trademark and service mark of Gershwin Enterprises. CRAZY FOR YOU is a registered trademark and service mark of CRAZY FOR YOU Enterprises. PROCEEDS TO LOCAL CHARITIES Registered Charity No. 257135
CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN After our musical extravaganza last show, we present for your delight Crazy for You. This show welcomes Gary Oxenham (a member for many years with the Company) in his debut role as Director in his own right, having co-directed Sweet Charity in 2014. Crazy for You is the culmination of some extremely hard work and dedication, which includes fabulous energetic dance routines choreographed by Lisa Fletcher, also her debut as solo Choreographer (she co-choreographed for our last show) and marvellous singing, under the wonderful direction of Graham Hix, of some fantastic George and Ira Gershwin tunes that you will all recognise as the show progresses. Our next show, A Chorus Line, which has recently finished its second successful run in the West End, centres around seventeen Broadway dancers, both men and women, auditioning for parts in a chorus line. We are looking for male dancers/actors to join us for this wonderful show. If you would like to join us, or know of anyone who would be interested, then please get in touch details can be found later in this programme. So, please sit back and let us transport you to the gold-mining town of Deadrock, Nevada to watch this stunning Tony and Olivier Award winning show. Sophie Fryer TAG Farnborough Airport supports the Cody Musical Theatre Company Cody Musical Theatre Company are sponsored by a grant from SC Johnson Working closer with the local community A family company since 1886 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Company gratefully acknowledges the valuable support received from Life Members, Vice Presidents, Patrons, Programme Sellers, Stewards and all those who have contributed to the production. Special thanks are due to the Princes Hall Manager and staff for their help and co-operation.
REHEARSALS CRAZY FOR YOU
CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY THE CAST Bobby Child Polly Baker Bela Zangler Irene Roth Lank Hawkins Everett Baker Mother (Lottie Child) Eugenie Fodor Patricia Fodor Perkins FOLLIES: Tess Patsy Mitzi Girls COWBOYS: Mingo Moose Sam Junior Jimmy Wyatt Harry/Pete Custus Billie TOWNSFOLK & OTHER PARTS: Rob Tickner Kelly Gates Nigel Morley Emily Gregory Tony Siddall Haydn Thomas Giga Phillips Charlie Magowan Janey Blaszkowicz Steve Howard Danni Stembridge Sue Canfield Laura Thomas Chloe Anderson, Samantha Bottle, Laura Cross, Christie Lambert, Lucy Paynter, April Timpson, Sarah Wall Ron Walker Tim Canfield Chris Boorman James Timpson Paris Terrett Tom Knight Kevin Long Lisa Nicholson Tracyann Johnson Helen Dayson, Tony Doherty, Kayleigh McCarthy, Arie Van Nieuwenhuijzen Follies: Chloe, Danni, Laura T, Christie, Lucy Laura C, Sue, April, Sam, Sarah Cowboys: James, Lisa, Tracyann, Tom Paris, Kevin, Steve Cowboy Trio: Chris, Tim, Ron Towns Folk: Helen, Kayleigh, Arie, Tony
CRAZY FOR YOU BIOGRAPHIES - PRODUCTION TEAM Gary Oxenham Director Well this is a first! No, really, it actually is! This is Gary s first biography as a Director of a full musical show. He is delighted to have been given the opportunity to take the reins as the Director for Cody Musical Theatre. In fact, there is a lovely symmetry here because the first show both Gary and the Choreographer Lisa were in at Cody was Crazy for You back in 1999 as singers and dancers. Now here they are 17 years later both in charge! Gary had some previous leadership roles including Assistant Director for Sweet Charity, over the years has choreographed a Youth Dance Troupe and been a Band Master of a marching band that won Best Newcomers in a West of England band competition! Gary has performed in nearly 100 shows since the age of 9 on the amateur stage all over the country. He would like to thank the MD Graham and Choreographer Lisa, along with his sterling assistant Sophie and the rest of the Production Team, for all their help along the way. And of course the show would be nothing without the wonderful cast and superb principals. They have made this journey for him an absolute joy! Graham Hix Musical Director Graham s leaning towards music started when his parents found him pretending to play the piano on the table in front of the radio set, aged six. Piano lessons quickly followed which finally led to a career in sound engineering at the BBC and London Weekend TV / ITV. Piano playing lay almost dormant for 20 years, during which time Graham built his career specialising in light entertainment music mixing, working with everyone from Bette Midler and Sammy Davis to Carl Davis and Leonard Bernstein - not forgetting the late Cilla Black, Bruce Forsyth and Dame Edna (Barry Humphries) for which he received a BAFTA nomination. In 1986, he flexed the fingers again and has now spent 30 years being Musical Director, arranger and keyboardist for many local music groups with Crazy for You being his 8th show as MD for Cody. Graham hopes you will sit back and enjoy all the wonderful Gershwin melodies performed by a fabulous cast and orchestra. Sophie Fryer Assistant Director Sophie started dancing at the age of 3 and her first stage appearance was as a butterfly. She joined amateur dramatics at the age of 13 acting in plays and then turned to musical stage when she joined the Harrow Light Opera Company at the age of 16 as a dancer. She progressed to singing and principle parts thereafter, including Nancy in Oliver!. Sophie joined Cody in 1991 and has played many character roles. She has been performing the role of Assistant Director for many years and now prefers this side of the lights. She is also kept busy with being Chairman of this Company as well as running her own millinery business. Lisa Fletcher Choreographer With both parents in the professional theatre business, it is no surprise that Lisa took to the stage at an early age. Growing up in Glasgow, she studied ballet and sang in the school and church choirs. At 16, she joined her first musical society and has had a passion for musical theatre ever since. Lisa spent many years moving around with the armed services, where she took part in, and directed, various stage productions ranging from drama to panto. She joined Cody Musical Theatre Company 17 years ago as a dancer in Crazy for You. How appropriate that her first show as Choreographer is for the very same show. Lisa has found it challenging, rewarding, fun and hopes that audiences will enjoy the show as much as she has enjoyed helping to create it. She would like to thank her grandson, Arran, for helping his Nonna try out the dances at home! The family are eagerly awaiting the arrival of his little sister any day now. Exciting times. Mike Davall Stage Manager Crazy for You is the first repeat show during Mike s tenure as Stage Manager. The first production was 17 years ago in 1999. It is a fun show with lots of good songs and music as well as a very versatile set which will keep Mike and his Crew busy during the run. Mike is still busy with local shows. He helps out with CAMUS Productions as part of the Stage Crew team and last year was co-ersed into doing sound for his Golf Club Winter Show, which was great fun as it was something different. It also gave Mike the opportunity to help the members taking part especially as some of them had never sung or performed before. Richard Bradford Sound Director Richard has spent over forty years working on sound in television, providing both the broadcast sound on shows as well as sound systems for audiences. Much of this work has been carried out in television studios, but he has also been involved with productions staged in various West End theatres, the Hammersmith Apollo and the Royal Albert Hall. He worked with Russell Watson and Lionel Richie on stage shows in Amsterdam, and was pleased to receive a nomination for a British Academy Award in recognition of his work on an oratorio for ITV. He is looking forward to being involved with Crazy for You.
CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY BIOGRAPHIES - CAST Rob Tickner Bobby Child Rob joined Cody in 2005 as Cosmo in Singin in the Rain which was an energetic part full of singing and tap dancing. This is the first show since Singin in the Rain that Rob has truly had to put his tap shoes back on which is a daunting prospect without any tap training. Rob hopes he can put his tapping frustrations aside and perform a tip tap performance. Kelly Gates - Polly Baker Kelly is delighted to be given the opportunity to perform the role of Polly, which is completely different character compared to her previous two principal roles with Cody as Helene in Sweet Charity and Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar. Kelly studied Music, Dance and Drama from a young age and performed in various roles during school. She then went on to College in York to study Theatre, Film, Television and Radio. Following that Kelly attended the Guildford Academy of Contemporary Music where she gained a diploma in Vocals. Prior to settling down and having a family, Kelly also performed in a number of function bands and was part of the Girl Group Sasski for several years. She would like to take this opportunity to thank her family for all their support, especially her husband Stuart, for agreeing to run around after their four young children during rehearsals and show week, yet again! Nigel Morley - Bela Zangler Nigel has loved being in another show with Cody at The Princes Hall. He has previously appeared with them in Behind the Bike Sheds and, as Max Bialystock, in The Producers. Roles with the Farnham Amateur Operatic Society include Jack Point in The Yeomen of the Guard, through Horace Vandergelder in Hello Dolly! and Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls, to Major General Stanley in The Pirates of Penzance. In real life Nigel is sober! Emily Gregory - Irene Roth Emily has loved musical theatre for as long as she can remember but her passion for performing took a bit of a backseat when she had her son Flynn nearly two years ago. Now in her second show for Cody, she can t imagine her life without it! As a member of the Big Little Theatre Company in her teens, Emily performed multiple shows at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre and the Regent Centre Christchurch. She has been fortunate enough to play the lead roles of Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes, Mari Hoff in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice and Eponine in Les Misérables a show which will forever hold a place deep in her heart. Emily has thoroughly enjoyed stepping into the shoes of Irene Roth and would like to thank her husband Jonny for being so supportive while she s been off being a Naughty Baby at rehearsals. When she s not looking after Flynn, Emily is busy running her own newborn, baby and family photography business, Baby Love Photography. Tony Siddall Lank Hawkins Tony is looking forward to running the saloon as the rather manic and impatient Lank. Other recent roles have included The Captain Anything Goes, Pat Denning 42nd Street, Lt Brannigan in Guys and Dolls, Willy in Copacabana, The Kralahome in The King and I, Brian and the Irish Police Sergeant in The Producers, Mr Sowerberry in Oliver!, Franz in The Sound of Music, and Underling in The Drowsy Chaperone. This is Tony s fourteenth show with CMTC prior to which, for many years, he appeared in productions by the NatWest (now RBS) Theatre Company in London.
CRAZY FOR YOU BIOGRAPHIES - CAST Giga Phillips - Mother (Lottie Child) Giga last played Lottie in the 1999 production and the role hasn t changed! Lottie is still a hard business woman whose son frustrates her expectations of him becoming a great banker and following in the family footsteps. I guess all mothers know how I feel! Last year, Giga appeared as Mrs Harcourt in Anything Goes (Cody Musical Theatre Company), Mrs Candour in School for Scandal by Sheridan (CCP) and in Don t Stop the Music (CMTC), whilst overseeing her house being rebuilt. Hopefully 2016 will be an easier year! Haydn Thomas - Everett Baker With his wife June, Haydn joined the Company in 1960 and has performed onstage in 90 of our productions, as chorus member, dancer and as a principal in well over 60 roles, of which his favourites include King Arthur in Camelot, the King in The King and I and Professor Higgins in My Fair Lady. In this show, he is reprising his earlier role of Everett- a Befuddled old timer (not art imitating life, he hopes). Backstage, from time to time, he has acted as prompt and member of stagecrew, make-up and props-making teams. Our Business Manager for 19 years, Costume Manager for 12 years and Chairman for 16 years, he has been awarded Life Membership of the Society and also the 50 Year Service Award of The National Operatic and Dramatic Association. Charlie Magowan - Eugenie Fodor Charlie last performed in Crazy for You with FAOS at the Farnham Maltings, and she had such a hoot as the ever chirpy English traveller, Patricia, she decided to have another go. This time she is really excited to be the other half of the Fodor double act, Eugenie. A regular performer with Cody and other local societies and singing groups, she has enjoyed a diversity of principal comedy roles. These have ranged from Ruth in Pirates of Penzance, Mrs Bates in Behind the Bike Sheds and Widow Corney in Oliver! to a larger than life and eye-opening Talking Tree in Wizard of Oz and Singing Sausage with Palace of Varieties. When not enjoying life in the Wild West in Crazy for You, she plays a key role in the conservation of wildlife with Surrey Wildlife Trust. Janey Blaszkowicz - Patricia Fodor Janey joined Cody Musical Theatre Company for the last fantastic show Don t Stop the Music and is now thrilled to be performing as Patricia Fodor - her acting debut! Janey studied for a popular music degree at Sheffield University, majoring in voice. Whilst studying for her degree, she was lead singer of many function bands and a regular feature in the performing circuit. It wasn t long after Janey started her teaching career that she went back to study, herself, by completing her vocal diploma in music theatre. She also studied ballet, ballroom and Latin dancing from a young age and competed across the country. Janey lives locally with her husband and two young children. Danni Stembridge - Tess This show is Danni s 12th show with the Company. She first donned her tap shoes in 2005 as the high-kicking Diane Lorimer in 42nd Street and a few shows later, played her first principal role as Josephine in HMS Pinafore. Since then, she has visited a few other societies appearing as Christine in Phantom, Maria in West Side Story and Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls, as well as returning home to Cody as Tuptim in The King and I, Philia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance and dusting off her tap shoes once again to play Reno Sweeney in last year s Anything Goes. A life-long lover of musical theatre, Danni has turned her passion into a rewarding career as a drama school voice and singing teacher. Sue Canfield - Patsy Crazy for You was Sue s first show with the Company in 1999 and she is delighted to be doing it again, this time playing such a fun character! For someone for whom dancing is her first love, and with Gershwin as the song writer, there are few better shows to do, and rehearsals have been really enjoyable. Sue is more often found on the production team as Choreographer, most recently for Anything Goes in 2015, but is really enjoying being on stage this time.
CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY ACT 1 OVERTURE WINGS & STAGE ZANGLER S BROADWAY THEATRE K-RA-ZY for You Bobby STREET IN FRONT OF THE ZANGLER THEATRE, NEW YORK I Can t Be Bothered Now Bobby & Follies Girls MAIN STREET, DEADROCK, NEVADA Bidin My Time Mingo, Moose, Sam & Cowboys INSIDE LANK S SALOON, DEADROCK, NEVADA Things Are Looking Up Bobby MAIN STREET, DEADROCK, NEVADA Could You Use Me Bobby & Polly STAGE OF THE GAIETY THEATRE, DEADROCK NEVADA Shall We Dance Bobby & Polly MAIN STREET, DEADROCK, NEVADA Girls Enter Nevada Follies Girls & Cowboys Someone to Watch Over Me Polly LOBBY OF THE GAIETY THEATRE, DEADROCK NEVADA STAGE OF THE GAIETY THEATRE, DEADROCK NEVADA Slap That Bass Bobby (as Zangler) & Company Embraceable You Polly & Bobby (as Zangler) BACKSTAGE OF THE GAIETY THEATRE, DEADROCK NEVADA Tonight s the Night Chorus MAIN STREET, DEADROCK, NEVADA I Got Rhythm Polly & Company INTERVAL (20 minutes)
CRAZY FOR YOU ACT 2 INSIDE LANK S SALOON, DEADROCK, NEVADA The Real American Folk Song is a Rag Cowboy Trio & Chorus What Causes That Bobby & Zangler INSIDE LANK S SALOON THE NEXT MORNING, DEADROCK, NEVADA Naughty Baby Irene, Lank & Male Quartet STAGE OF THE GAIETY THEATRE, DEADROCK NEVADA Stiff Upper Lip Eugene, Patricia, Bobby, Polly & Company They Can t Take That Away from Me Bobby But Not for Me Polly STREET IN FRONT OF THE ZANGLER THEATRE, NEW YORK. Nice Work If You Can Get It Bobby & Follies Girls MAIN STREET, DEADROCK, NEVADA Bidin My Time (French Reprise) Cowboy Trio Things Are Looking Up (Reprise) Everett FINALE & CURTAIN CALLS THE COMPANY
CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY SHOW HISTORY Crazy for You, billed as the new Gershwin Musical Comedy, with a book by Ken Ludwig, opened on February 19th, 1992, at the Shubert Theater in New York City. It ran for 1,622 performances. Directed by Mike Ockrent and choreographed by Susan Stroman, it featured Harry Groener as Bobby Child, Jodi Benson (of Disney s The Little Mermaid fame) as Polly Baker, and Bruce Adler as Bela Zangler. The show garnered a Tony Award for Outstanding Musical, as well as Tony Awards for Best Choreography (Susan Stroman) and Best Costume Design (William Ivey Long.) The show opened on the West End at the Prince Edward Theatre on March 3rd, 1993, and ran for almost three years. This cast included Kirby Ward as Bobby Child, Ruthie Henshall as Polly Baker, and Chris Langham as Bela Zangler. Crazy for You is based loosely on the 1930 Gershwin musical Girl Crazy, which featured a boy from the East travelling to a ranch in the West, and helped to launch the careers of Ethel Merman and Ginger Rogers, and has been made into a movie three times, most notably starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland in 1943. Playwright Ken Ludwig was originally approached by the producers of Crazy for You, who had acquired the rights to the songs of the Gershwins, to adapt Girl Crazy, but Ludwig found the storyline to be weak and the script to be full of offensive stereotypes. He got permission to write a whole new musical, keeping the East goes West theme of Girl Crazy and building a tightly plotted, old-fashioned musical comedy which celebrates the fresh exuberance of the 1930s, when the songs were new. Ludwig included plenty of farcical mistaken identities, loving references to the kind of optimistic, youthful, high-energy shows for which Garland and Rooney (though popular in the 1940s, the tone was correct) were famous ( let s put on a show in the old barn, and save. ), and the kind of tap duets and dream productions which were the hallmark of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. He also included character homages to famous 1930 s personalities, including Florenz Ziegfeld, the Broadway impresario, and Eugene Fodor, author of popular travel guidebooks. Ludwig incorporated many George and Ira Gershwin tunes, from a variety of musicals, both staged and filmed. Besides Girl Crazy, a complete list of other shows includes: Treasure Girl, A Damsel in Distress, Oh, Kay, Shall We Dance, and Ladies First. In his review in The New York Times, Frank Rich wrote, When future historians try to find the exact moment at which Broadway finally rose up to grab the musical back from the British, they just may conclude that the revolution began last night. The shot was fired at the Shubert Theater, where a riotously entertaining show called Crazy for You uncorked the American musical s classic blend of music, laughter, dancing, sentiment and showmanship with a freshness and confidence rarely seen during the Cats decade... Crazy for You scrapes away decades of cabaret and jazz and variety-show interpretations to reclaim the Gershwins standards, in all their glorious youth, for the dynamism of the stage.
CRAZY FOR YOU STORY ACT 1 Backstage at the Zangler Theatre in New York in the 1930s, the last performance of the Zangler Follies is wrapping up for the season and Tess, the Dance Director, is dodging the advances of the married Bela Zangler. Bobby Child, the rich son of a banking family, is backstage hoping for an audition with Mr. Zangler. Bobby performs K-ra-zy for You, but fails to impress Zangler. Outside, Bobby is met by Irene, the wealthy woman to whom he has been engaged for five years, and then by his mother who demands that Bobby carry out a piece of banking business for her. Bobby is told to go to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. As the women argue over him, Bobby imagines himself dancing with the Follies Girls and joins them in a rousing rendition of I Can t Be Bothered Now. Brought back to reality, Bobby decides to escape to Nevada. When Bobby arrives in Deadrock, it is clear that the gold-mining town has seen better days. The men, who are cowboys, sing Bidin My Time in a long, slow drawl. Everett Baker receives a letter from New York warning of Bobby coming to foreclose on his Gaiety Theatre, his daughter Polly, vows to get even with Bobby Child if she ever meets him. Lank Hawkins, proprietor of the town s saloon, argues with Everett, trying to convince Everett to let him buy the theatre before the bank takes it, but the stubborn old man refuses. Bobby falls in love with Polly at first sight, not realising who she is, and expresses his excitement in Things Are Looking Up. Lank isn t pleased to see a rival for Polly s affections. Bobby finds himself in quite a bind. If he forecloses on the theatre he will lose the girl of his dreams, so he comes up with the idea of putting on a show to pay off the mortgage. Polly agrees to this plan until she finds out who he is. Bobby decides to put on the show anyway, but disguised as Mr. Zangler. Polly, deeply hurt, expressed her loneliness in Someone to Watch Over Me. Ten Follies Girls on vacation from The Zangler Follies appear in town to help Bobby stage a spectacular show in Deadrock. When the men of Deadrock see the girls, the sleepy town becomes very lively and they agree to take part in the show. Rehearsals aren t going well, but Bobby changes all that in the song Slap That Bass. Meanwhile, to Bobby s dismay, Irene arrives, threatening to expose Bobby s charade, and Polly has fallen in love with Bobby s impersonation of Zangler. She expresses her love for Zangler with the song Embraceable You. Opening night arrives, with everyone in high hopes Tonight s the Night!. Sadly, everyone is disappointed to find that the only people to arrive are Eugene and Patricia Fodor, British tourists writing a guidebook on the American West. Bobby, still disguised, apologises for letting everyone down. Polly forgives him, saying he has brought a new spirit to their lives. As the townsfolk celebrate with I Got Rhythm the real Bela Zangler stumbles into the scene unnoticed and faints. ACT 2 Bobby discards his disguise to show Polly that he is the man she loves, but the real Bela enters looking for Tess. Polly greets him with a kiss, as a despairing Bobby heads upstairs with a bottle of liquor. Zangler finds Tess, but refuses her request to produce the show. After Polly leaves, Bobby returns, falling down drunk and once again dressed as Bela. There are now two Belas in the room, each too drunk to realize the other is there. The two men act as mirror images of each other, and lament their lost loves in What Causes That. The next morning, Polly sees the two Zanglers and realizes what has happened. She slaps Bobby and leaves in a huff, while the townsfolk prepare for a meeting at the theatre to discuss what to do with the show. Irene comes to Bobby to make him go back to New York with her, but Bobby rejects her and states his love for Polly. Immensely frustrated, Irene seduces Lank in Naughty Baby. The townsfolk are all now gathered at the theatre. Bobby is all for trying the show again, while Polly thinks they should abandon the venture. The Fodors counsel the dejected townspeople to keep a Stiff Upper Lip, but by the end of the song, only Polly, Everett, Bobby, and Tess still think the show should continue. Bobby prepares to leave for New York, professing that his memories of Polly will never fade in They Can t Take That Away from Me. Polly realises, too late, that she does love Bobby, and laments her loss in But Not For Me. Meanwhile, Bela Zangler decides to put on the show as a favour to Tess. Six weeks later for Bobby s birthday, Mrs. Child gives him the Zangler theatre (Zangler has used all his money on the show in Deadrock). Bobby realises that his love for Polly is worth more in Nice Work if You Can Get It, and leaves for Deadrock with Mrs. Child. Meanwhile, Polly has decided to leave for New York to look for Bobby, who enters Deadrock just after she leaves. After learning that Polly has left to find him, he goes to wash up before driving back to New York to catch her. Everett notices Mrs. Child, and falls head-over-heels in love with her. His affections are reciprocated, and immediately afterwards, Polly re-enters with Custus, who was trying to give Polly a ride to the station, but the car has run out of gas and she missed the train to New York. Together the townspeople concoct a plan to reunite them.
CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY THE PRODUCTION TEAM Director Musical Director Choreographer Assistant Director Stage Manager Assistant Stage Managers Lighting Director Lighting Designer Lighting Assistance Sound Director Sound Assistant Sound Effects Stage Crew & Get-In Weekend Box Office Manager Front of House Manager Front of House Helpers Rehearsal Pianist Rehearsal Tea Ladies Stage Door Keeper Make Up Manager Make Up Team Costume Manager Costume Assistant Costumes Photographs Properties Scenery Hired From Publicity Manager Publicity Team Website Crazy For You and A Chorus Line art work Programme Publicity Banner Programme Printing Handbill Printing Gary Oxenham Graham Hix Lisa Fletcher Sophie Fryer Mike Davall Robert Phillips, Andy Piercy Melvyn Fryer Stuart Armes Jessica Eade, Sam Fisher Richard Bradford Mary Heath Graham Hix, Maurice Kent Ed Armes, Joyce Atlee, Clive Bolton, Sandra Bolton, Rick Comber, Jill Cray, Bob Cray, Graham Davidson, Andy Harding, Mel Martin, Eric Mcloughlin, Martin Sampson, Stephen Williams, David Wimpenny Ron Walker Graham Kirby-Smith Marion Boorman, Carrie Canfield, Martha Crawford, Lisa Fletcher, Dave Main, Becs Mason, Deb Oxenham, Sue Sampson, Peter Taylor, Shirley Tickner, David Timpson, June Thomas, Chrissie White, Mike Williams Graham Hix Martha Crawford, Lynda Hix Peter Taylor Victoria Taylor Alison Bedford, Diane Bedford, Kimberley Nichols Helen Dayson Marion Boorman Costume Workshop, Sue s Costumes, The Cast, April Timpson George Riddell Sandra Bolton, Lynda Taylor Scenic Projects Ltd Laura Cross Tim Canfield, Stephanie Farry, Lisa Fletcher, Richard Young Tim Canfield Tim Canfield Laura Cross, Tatum Le Patourel Print Android Print Express Flyerzone THE ORCHESTRA Trumpet 1 Lawrence Warburton Trumpet 2 Paul Harris Tenor Trombone Paul Goodwin Bass Trombone / Tuba Paul Dodge Horn Austin Pepper REED 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Soprano & Alto Saxophone) Alison Hoyland REED 2 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone) Sonia Perez Baeza REED 4 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone) Martyn Hayward REED 5 (Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone) Paul Summers Keys 1 (Piano) David Perkins Keys 2 (Strings) Paul Darrah Guitar/Banjo David Yates Bass Jonathan Williams Drums Derek Vickers
CRAZY FOR YOU ABOUT NODA National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) Founded in 1899, NODA is the leading representative body for amateur theatre in the UK. The Association has a membership of approximately 2400 amateur theatre groups and over 2000 individual members staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in a wide variety of venues ranging from the country s leading professional theatres to village halls. Covering a broad spectrum of age ranges NODA member societies meet the needs of all levels of both performers, whether dramatic, dance or musical, and those involved backstage, front of house or in society administration. NODA aims: To give a shared voice to amateur theatre To help societies and individuals achieve the highest standards of best practice and performance. To provide leadership and advice to enable amateur theatre to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century NODA is divided into eleven regions, each headed by a regional councillor who sits on the national council (ruling body of the Association), and supported by a network of regional representatives and officials. Membership provides theatre groups and individuals with a wide range of benefits including access to NODA s advice service at national and regional level, direct access to rights holders and the media, workshops and seminars to help share information on best practice. NODA holds an annual residential Summer School (with bursaries available) for those under 18. NODA also holds an annual national and regional programme and poster competition. Through its trading arm, members have access to a varied range of products and services including insurance for both societies and individuals, libretti and technical books and a range of NODA branded merchandise. As a rights holder NODA Limited has 150 pantomimes by leading authors as well as a growing catalogue of plays and musicals. For further information please contact: NODA, 15 The Metro Centre, Peterborough, PE2 7UH T: 01733 374 790, Fax 01733 237 286 E: info@noda.org.uk www.noda.org.uk Registered Charity No. 254640 NOTICE TO PATRONS Please do not bring cameras, video or audio recording equipment into the auditorium and switch off all mobile telephones and devices. Recording in any form is prohibited. Please remember that noise such as whispering, watch bleeps, rustling of programmes and sweet papers can be disturbing to performers and spoil the performance for other members of the audience. All gangways, corridors and external passageways intended for exit must be kept entirely free from obstruction, whether permanent or temporary. NO STANDING ALLOWED NO SMOKING IN THE AUDITORIUM NO VISITORS BACKSTAGE NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR RECORDINGS Thank you for your co-operation Running your own business? Tired of filling in forms? Worried about Self Assessment deadlines? If this sounds familiar, maybe I can help! 01252 653383 eric.mcloughlin@ntlworld.com For a friendly, professional and speedy service
CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY OUR COMPANY HISTORY Cody Musical Theatre Company, formerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society, is a charitable organisation, which has raised since 1939 over 60,000 for local charitable organisations. Formed in 1920 and having a Dramatic Section, the Society became first known as the Royal Aircraft Establishment Dramatic and Operatic Society. The first musical production, performed in 1921, was a Chinese operetta The Golden Amulet. It was performed in the old RAE Concert Hall on the site of the present QinetiQ (formerly DERA) Assembly Hall in Farnborough. In 1929 the Society was granted the use of the Farnborough Town Hall which continued until 1940 when the Town Hall was taken over completely as a Civil Defence Centre. During this period the association with the town of Farnborough grew to the extent that in 1935 the Society was reconstituted as the Farnborough and Royal Aircraft Establishment Amateur Operatic Society. Although the Society was grateful to have a home, the Town Hall had its disadvantages; there was no way to cross backstage from one side to the other and no changing rooms for the gentlemen, who had to make do with a marquee erected behind the hall. This worked reasonably well except for the winter of 1932 when due to a heavy fall of snow the roof of the marquee collapsed. In 1940 the Society moved to perform at the Theatre Royal, Aldershot, playing to packed houses every night. During the very first production ( The Mikado ) the Air Raid Warning sounded and Pooh-Bah kneeling before the Mikado said Your Majesty, I have to announce that the sirens have just gone off. The audience responded with one of the most prolonged rounds of applause the Society has ever received. Needless to say the show went on! The new RAE Assembly Hall became available in 1944 and the Society returned to its original home again until the year 1973 when the Princes Hall opened in Aldershot. The first show put on at the Princes Hall was Fiddler on the Roof followed by a large number of equally successful and ambitious productions, demonstrating that the Society was in the front rank of amateur companies. The Society s achievements broadened further with critically acclaimed operas such as Jesus Christ Superstar (the Society being the only amateur company allowed to present the show in 1995, prior to its subsequent revival in the West End) and have been awarded many regional accolades of excellence by NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association), the most recent being for the 2014 production of The Producers. In 2001 the Members decided that it would be appropriate to change the Society s name to Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society in order to reflect its continued links with its historical home. The members then decided in 2015 to change the name to Cody Musical Theatre Company to move with the modern times. Members who have received NODA Long Service Awards and Medals in the last 5 years: 60 Year Diamond Bar June Thomas 55 Year Gilt Stud Haydn Thomas 45 Year Silver Bar Mike Davall 40 Year Silver Bar Joyce Atlee Sue Sampson 35 Year Silver Bar Tony Doherty Jim Prescott 30 Year Silver Bar Christine White Tim Canfield Giga Phillips 25 Year Silver Medal Huw Prall Eric McLoughlin Martin Sampson Sian Tickner Mike Lehman Lynda Taylor Gary Oxenham Sophie Fryer Males who can Sing and Dance to be in Cody s next show A Chorus Line Performing at The Princes Hall Theatre, Aldershot from 28th September to 1st October 2016 with weekly evening rehearsals Tuesdays & Thursdays at Velmead School, Fleet. Auditions are on Sunday 10th April from 2pm at Velmead School, Fleet with pre audition rehearsals Tuesday 5th April and Thursday 7th April 8pm to 10pm. For further information or to audition please contact Carrie Canfield by sending an email to secretary@codymusical.co.uk
CRAZY FOR YOU PAST PRODUCTIONS 1921 The Golden Amulet 1922 The Pirates of Penzance 1923 Patience 1924 The Mikado The Yeomen of the Guard 1925 Les Cloches de Corneville 1926 The Gondoliers 1927 The Pirates of Penzance 1929 The Rebel Maid 1930 The Geisha 1931 H.M.S. Pinafore The Yeomen of the Guard 1932 Iolanthe 1933 Patience 1935 The Mikado 1936 The Gondoliers 1937 Ruddigore 1938 Les Cloches de Corneville 1939 The Yeomen of the Guard 1940 The Pirates of Penzance 1941 The Mikado 1942 A Waltz Dream 1943 The Desert Song 1944 The Vagabond King The Gondoliers 1945 Good Night, Vienna Lolanthe 1946 The Rebel Maid 1947 The Yeomen of the Guard 1948 H.M.S. Pinafore 1949 The Mikado 1950 The Pirates of Penzance 1951 The Arcadians 1952 The Quaker Girl 1953 A Country Girl 1954 Rose Marie 1955 Waltz Time 1956 The Desert Song 1957 The Gondoliers 1958 The Vagabond King 1959 The Gypsy Baron 1960 Iolanthe 1961 White Horse Inn 1962 Brigadoon 1963 Night in Venice 1964 South Pacific 1965 Show Boat 1966 The Land of Smiles 1967 Oklahoma! 1968 Merrie England 1969 Orpheus in the Underworld 1970 Chu Chin Chow 1971 Camelot 1972 Die Fledermaus 1973 Fiddler on the Roof 1974 Kismet 1975 The Music Man 1976 The Merry Widow Robert and Elizabeth 1977 Le Belle Hélène The King and I 1978 Kiss Me Kate My Fair Lady 1979 Rose Marie Half a Sixpence 1980 Carousel Oliver! 1981 Carmen Brigadoon 1982 Die Fledermaus The Most Happy Fella 1983 Guys and Dolls Annie get your Gun 1984 Show Boat The Yeomen of the Guard 1985 Camelot Orpheus in the Underworld 1986 Oklahoma! The Desert Song 1987 White Horse Inn South Pacific 1988 Kismet The Pajama Game 1990 The Merry Widow Variety Showcase 1991 Gigi Street Scene (Premiere) 1992 Fiddler on the Roof The Gypsy Baron 1993 High Society Sweet Charity 1994 The Mikado Hello Dolly! 1995 Jesus Christ Superstar Kiss Me Kate 1996 The Pirates of Penzance Carousel 1997 Orpheus in the Underworld Chicago 1998 Calamity Jane Carmen 1998 My Fair Lady Cabaret 1999 Crazy for You Sweeney Todd 2000 Guys and Dolls South Pacific 2001 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Oliver! 2002 Die Fledermaus Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 2003 Chess Cabaret { 2004 Me and My Girl Oklahoma! { 2005 42nd Street Singin in the Rain 2006 Copacabana Oh! What a Lovely War 2007 HMS Pinafore { A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum { 2008 The King and I Annie Get Your Gun 2009 Annie Taking the Mick-a-doo 2010 Fiddler on the Roof { The Full Monty 2011 Jesus Christ Superstar The Pirates of Penzance 2012 Thoroughly Modern Millie { Behind the Bike Sheds (a Paul Tickner Production) 2013 The Sound of Music The Wizard of Oz 2014 The Producers Sweet Charity { 2015 Anything Goes Don t Stop the Music NODA Award Winning Production { Programme
CODY MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY A BIG THANK YOU FUNDRAISING DONATION FORM Name: Address: Email Address: Amount of Donation: Please post to: CODY Musical Theatre Company, 13 Beta Road, Farnborough, Hants GU14 8PG Nearly there... As you will see from the totaliser, we are almost there to raising funds for our new scenery hut. We must give a huge thank you to you and our members for making such a wonderful effort over the past 3 years and supporting, not only the shows, but also the many events that we have put on, such as fashion shows, raffles, afternoon teas, bazaars, quiz nights, etc. If you would like to help us by donating money to the Company, then please complete the form and post this with your cash or cheque made out to Cody Musical Theatre Company (please put the words fund raising on the back of the cheques) into the box marked DONATIONS in the foyer during the interval and at the end of the performance, or send direct to CODY Musical Theatre Company, 13 Beta Road, Farnborough, Hants GU14 8PG Alternatively, you can make a donation by just ordering your usual shopping on line via easyfundraising.org.uk Cody Musical Theatre Company or via our Web page: www.cfaos.co.uk 12K 10K 8K 6K 4K 2K Come and join our enjoyable Dance Classes at the design solutions for print and web Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz and Street and Commercial Jazz Principal April Timpson (LISTD, DDP, CDE, Aff.PTD) Classes are held at Heckfield Memorial Hall, Elvetham Heath Community Centre and The Church on the Heath. avoid the drama on your next design project Personal and cost effective design solutions bursting with creativity for your print and web communications Classes for both boys and girls Classes for children from age 3 upwards Classes for adults ISTD qualified tuition Annual show at Princes Hall ISTD examinations Summer school Private coaching Great offers for start-up companies See website for more details For further details please take a timetable from the stand or call The Principal, April Timpson on Tel: 01252 684810 or Mobile: 07957 328516 Alternatively you can find class times on our website. Please visit www.dancefocusacademy.co.uk Dance Focus Academy, 38 Avondale Road, Fleet, Hants GU51 3LG www.paw-design.co.uk
CRAZY FOR YOU BECOME PART OF THE CODY COMMUNITY We pride ourselves on staging the highest possible standard of production, within the confines of an amateur organisation and we have fun in the process. We always welcome support, be it on stage, back stage or in the audience, and have regular social events including an annual dinner dance. Please help us to keep the company going by becoming part of our community. How to become part of Our Community Vice President Receive two free tickets to our shows each year, priority booking, vote at the AGM, Invitations to our social events and name in the programme showing your support. We just ask for a minimum contribution of 70 per year. Friend Priority booking, vote at the AGM, invitations to our social events and name in the programme. Annual fee of 30. Member Perform in the shows, priority booking, vote at the AGM, invitations to social events and name in the programme. Annual fee of 40 and show fee of 40 for each show you are in. Rehearsals for our next show A Chorus Line begin on Tuesday 5th April, 8pm at Velmead Junior School (new members will need to audition). Auditions to be held at Velmead School on Sunday 10th April. Offer your time and build your skills by joining the production team or helping behind the scenes. Areas include - Scenery Construction, Stage Managing, Stage Crew, Props Assistant, Sound, Lighting, Make-up, Front of House, Costume, Directing, Choreographing, Publicity, Social Events and Fundraising. For Further Information email: secretary@codymusical.co.uk visit our website cfaos.co.uk or complete the form below and post to: CODY Musical Theatre Company, 61 Dinorben Avenue, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 7SQ I am interested in joining the Cody Musical Theatre Company (formerly known as Cody Farnborough Amateur Operatic Society). Please send me further details on the following: Vice President or Friend Scenery Construction Costume/Make-up, Performing Stage Crew Other (please specify) Name Address Email Phone Please post to: CODY Musical Theatre Company, 61 Dinorben Avenue, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 7SQ
PR N OU OD EX R UC T TI ON Full details about our Society and forthcoming productions can be found on our website www.cfaos.co.uk