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Welcome to Southport Little Theatre

We wish to ensure that all our patrons have a comfortable, safe and enjoyable visitto the theatre. We should be grateful for your co-operation in helping us achievethis. Please note the following:

n Should you arrive after the performance has started, you will be guided to yourseats when a suitable opportunity occurs.

n At the end of the performance, exits will be open at both the front and back ofthe auditorium.

n Patrons with hearing impairments should note that the auditorium has anInduction Loop System for your assistance.

n Photography and video recording are STRICTLY PROHIBITED during theperformance.

KINDLY ENSURE THAT YOUR MOBILE PHONE IS SWITCHED OFF

This page is kindly sponsored by Jean and Gordon Hughes

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Artistic Director Liz ClarkeMusical Director Charles MossChoreographer Mary ForbesStage Management Infinity Technical ServicesRehearsal Accompanists Carl Schofield, Robert Chesters and David WheelerRehearsal Prompt Pam HaworthLighting Design Alan GoslingLX Programming Michael ClarkeSound Design Infinity Technical ServicesFollow Spots Andrea Claire and Stephen IllingworthCostumes Charades Theatrical Costume Hire, St. Helens

www.charades-theatrical.comWardrobe Pam Haworth and Sue HardikerMatron Ceri PowellMake Up Olivia BirksScenery Scenic Projects LimitedFront of House Doreen Bridson and TeamBox Office Anne Williams and TeamAdvertising and Publicity Publicity CommitteeProgramme Design Nathan ColmanPrinters Mitchell and Wright Printers Ltd.Photography Alan Martin Stage Images

By arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York

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Welcome to Southport Little Theatre and to this,our Spring production of ‘42nd Street’ – thequintessential ‘backstage’ musical.

Based on the 1933 Warner Brothers film of the samename, David Merrick’s 1980 Broadway adaptationburst onto the stage and into the hearts ofaudiences, paving the way for many successfulrevivals and tours since.

As the curtain rises, you will be thrown back to1930s Broadway and into a show which focuses onfamed dictatorial director Julian Marsh and hisefforts to mount a successful stage production of ‘amusical extravaganza’ at the height of the Great

Depression. You will be immersed in the action fromthe outset as the cast translate the show from script to stage.

Liz, Charles and Mary have collaborated once again to create this stunning productionand their creative flair and talent has allowed our cast to achieve their best. I would liketo extend a special ‘thank you’ to Mary, our visionary Choreographer, for bringing thebeautiful dance numbers to the stage in what is, undoubtedly, a song and danceextravaganza like no other. Equally, I could not be more proud of our dedicated cast,who have risen to the challenge and each bring their individual characters andperformances to life.

A big thank you to our stage, sound and lighting crew, rehearsal pianists, front of houseteam, box office team, committee members and all those unnamed volunteers whomake a show like this possible. On behalf of the Company, my sincere thanks go to theSouthport Dramatic Club for the use of this truly wonderful theatre.

My final thank you is to you, our audience, for your constant and valued support. Youmake it all worthwhile.

I couldn’t have wished for a better first year as Chairman of our wonderful Company,boasting two successful musicals. As I move into my second year of office and approachtwo further equally spectacular shows, I hope we can rely on your support to ensurethat musical theatre thrives in Southport.

Ordinarily, I would encourage you to sit back and relax, however, I invite you to “gointo your dance” and join us as we’re “getting out of town”.

Enjoy the journey as we travel back to the 42nd Street Theater, New York City whereauditions are about to begin...but don’t be late, Julian is waiting!

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‘Musical comedy, the most glorious words in the English language!’ declares Julian Marshin his final plea to Peggy Sawyer in an effort to persuade her to take over the lead in hisshow. What better way to describe a night of theatre where you can relax, smile, laugh,enjoy toe tapping music and watch fabulous dancing!

I am passionate about musical theatre! I have performed for the society for over 30 yearsand most recently directed several shows for them. I am so grateful to BOS for giving methe opportunity to nurture new talent and to pass on everything I have learned over thoseyears. I am particularly delighted to have been given the opportunity to direct thisproduction.

‘42nd Street’ is a deceptively challenging show, but our cast has risen to that challenge.They have worked so incredibly hard to bring you tonight’s performance and it has beena pleasure to watch them grow.

My thanks go out to everyone involved. Special thanks must go to Charles, our musicaldirector and Mary, our choreographer for their friendship, talent and expertise. Bringinga show to life is all about team work and we have had such fun working together over themonths.

‘42nd Street’ is a dancing show however and I must pay special tribute to Mary. She hasinvested so much of her time in nurturing younger cast members, some of whom havenever tap danced before. The performance you will see tonight is a testament to herprofessionalism and dedication. She is an inspiration and from the bottom of our hearts‘We thank you Mary!’

So sit back and enjoy as we invite you all to meet ‘those dancing feet’ and to be sweptaway by the exuberance that can only come from live musical theatre!

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Principal Cast Supporting CastIan Lawson Julian Marsh Fiona BaileyHeather Lewis Dorothy Brock Rebecca BillingtonCraig Billington Billy Lawlor Laura BoylanLauren Millar Peggy Sawyer Erin BrethertonKaren Parkinson Maggie Jones Karen BrowneDom Tolley Bert Berry Heather FurnivallHelen Taylor Anytime Annie Anastasia HarrisonPaul Wilkinson Abner Dillon Stephanie LawWendy Harris Gladys Bruce LeeLucie Clarke Lorraine Jhanaica MookSarah McNally Phyllis Maureen MorrisRobbie Dale Andy Lee Dorothy ProtheroPhil Power Pat Denning Ed RobinsonNick Lloyd Mac David SideyRichard Michell Oscar Ella Taujanskas

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Ian is delighted to be playing Julian Marsh and would like tothank the cast for making rehearsals such fun, Mary andCharles for their vision and patience but especially Liz for herdirection and support over the past months. Ian is excited towelcome friends and family, especially his children, Benjaminand Megan and long suffering wife Denise.

Craig is excited to be playing Billy Lawlor, his first lead role inonly his second ever show with BOS. Craig is sharing the stagewith his newlywed wife, Rebecca and says he is grateful forthe support from the cast and production team. He hopes youhave a fantastic time watching our show.

Heather has been in many shows with BOS and has played avariety of roles over the years. She has particularly enjoyedthe challenge of playing the ‘stuck-up’ diva, Dorothy Brock -with whom she would like to assure you she has very little incommon. She hopes you enjoy the performance.

Lauren is thrilled to be playing Peggy Sawyer, her first leadrole with BOS, in this well loved musical. She has previouslytaken the roles of Amber in ‘Hairspray’ and Bet in ‘Oliver’ andshe has really enjoyed dusting off her tap shoes for thisfantastic show. So she invites you to ‘come and meet thosedancing feet!’

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Karen has stepped back over the footlights to appear asMaggie in this production after successfully choreographingour production of ‘Oliver!’ last October. Karen says this rolehas been a great one to get her teeth into - as this ‘nononsense, business-like, writer character.’ She hopes you enjoythe performance.

This is Helen’s first show with BOS, however she is no strangerto the stage having sung and danced since the age of six. Shehasn’t performed for the last ten years and is delighted to bereunited with the stage as she ‘Shuffles off to Buffalo’ as thefabulous Anytime Annie.

‘42nd Street’ is Dom’s second show with BOS, his first beinglast years production of ‘Oliver!’. Spending most of his timeworking behind the scenes in TV, he is always thrilled to havean opportunity to perform. He cannot wait to play Bert in thisproduction alongside the fantastic talents of his BOS family.

This is Paul’s first show with BOS where he plays the ‘southernsugar daddy’ Abner Dillon. Paul usually avoids musicals owingto his fear of learning dance routines, however, he hasenjoyed rehearsals immensely and thanks the cast for theirwarm welcome and support.

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Lucie can’t wait to be back performing alongside her BOS family. She was last seen inthe role of Penny in our May 2015 production of ‘Hairspray’. She has had great fun inrehearsals and has loved stepping back into her tap shoes to learn all the fabulous danceroutines. She hopes you will all enjoy the show!

Wendy has relished playing Gladys, as tap dancing is her passion - and this show has itin abundance! She has been involved with musical theatre from the age of 9 and alsoteaches tap locally in her spare time. She hopes you too will be tapping your feet to theuplifting tunes of this spectacular show.

This will be Sarah’s second performance with BOS having last appeared as the connivingVelma von Tussle in our production of ‘Hairspray’ in May 2015. Sarah channels her passioninto musical theatre and has gained a diploma in dance performance - she hopes youwill witness this passion and lose yourself in the energetic dance routines in this show.

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Robbie is delighted to join our company for this productionof ‘42nd Street’ having previously played various rolesincluding Jack in ‘Into the Woods’ and young Ben Stone in‘Follies’. Robbie is very much looking forward to playing thepart of Andy and tapping his way through the show.

Having experienced both on stage and backstage, Nick hasplayed a variety of roles within the society, including Chairman.Never before though has he had to play Stage Manager for aBroadway show, let’s see if ‘Pretty Lady’ is a success.

Phil is taking part in his fifth show with BOS MTC. He enjoyedbeing part of the society so much, he has taken on the role ofMembership Secretary! He is thrilled to be playing the role ofPat Denning, the lover of ageing star Dorothy Brock. He hopesyou enjoy the show as much as he done during rehearsals.

Richard has been a member of BOS for one year and hasperformed in our last three productions, he has transitionedfrom energetic teen, to obnoxious undertaker’s apprentice torigorous pianist. He says he has thoroughly enjoyed his timerehearsing for this show and hopes you enjoy it as much as hehas!

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Audition (42nd Street instrumental) - Andy Lee, Ensemble Young and Healthy - Billy Lawlor and Peggy Sawyer Shadow Waltz - Maggie, Dorothy and Girls Shadow Waltz (reprise) - Dorothy Brock

Go into Your Dance - Maggie, Peggy, Annie, Girls, Andy

You’re Getting to Be a Habit With Me - Dorothy, Billy, Peggy, Ensemble

Getting Out of Town - Pat, Bert, Maggie, Annie, Dorothy, Ensemble

Dames - Billy Lawlor, Ensemble

I Know Now - Dorothy Brock

I Know Now (reprise) - Billy Lawlor, Girls

We’re in the Money - Annie, Peggy, Lorraine, Phyllis, Billy, Ensemble

Act One Finale - Dorothy Brock, Peggy Sawyer, Full Company

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Sunny Side to Every Situation - Annie, Ensemble

Lullaby of Broadway - Julian Marsh, Full Company

About-a Quarter to Nine - Dorothy Brock, Peggy Sawyer

Pretty Lady Overture - Orchestra

Shuffle Off to Buffalo - Annie, Bert Barry, Maggie Jones, GirlsForty-Second Street - Peggy Sawyer, Billy Lawlor, Ensemble

Forty Second Street (reprise) - Julian Marsh

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Pam joined BOS in 1983 for our production of Brigadoon andhas been a dedicated member ever since. During this time shehas channelled her passion into developing the welfare andsecuring the future of our Society. Pam has been an essentialmember of our Committee for many years and from 2003-2005 led our Society as Chairman. Her dedication was dulyrecognised in 2010 when she was awarded the Jack Donnellyaward for her services to BOS MTC.

Pam has three essential roles within BOS as PublicityChairman, Rehearsal Prompt and Wardrobe Mistress. All threeroles require her keen and expert eye for detail and hercommitment is evident in all that she does.

Our members know they can always rely on Pam for her impartial advice andunconditional support. Always modest and never one take credit; without her passionand support it would be near impossible to stage our productions.

Pam’s motherly nature helps nurture our members (of all ages!) whether that be throughlessons in elocution, accents and diction or simply support when it’s needed most.Hundreds of members have grown and developed under the watchful eye of Pam andwe are so proud that you are ours!

Pam is the undisputed matriarch of our BOS family and we would be lost without you.Thank you, Pammie, we are truly indebted to you and all that you do.

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1959 Oklahoma! 1977 The Card 1991 Orpheus In The Underworld 2004 Chess, The Musical1959 South Pacific 1977 Annie Get Your Gun 1992 Kings Rhapsody 2004 Cinderella1960 Bless the Bride 1978 The King and I 1992 Annie 2005 Annie1961 The King and I 1979 The Dancing Years 1993 Anything Goes 2005 Fiddler on the Roof1962 Call Me Madam 1980 The Sound of Music 1993 Hello, Dolly! 2006 West Side Story1963 No, No, Nanette 1981 Fiddler on the Roof 1994 Half A Sixpence 2006 Scrooge1963 Swing Into Spring 1982 Revue 1994 42nd Street 2007 Brigadoon1964 Little Nellie Kelly 1982 Call Me Madam 1995 Pirates of Penzance 2007 Meet Me In St. Louis1965 Oklahoma! 1983 Brigadoon 1996 Cabaret 2008 Thoroughly Modern Millie1966 Free As Air 1983 Free As Air 1996 Waltzes From Vienna 2008 My Fair Lady1967 Carousel 1984 Revue 1997 South Pacific 2009 South Pacific1968 My Fair Lady 1984 Half A Sixpence 1997 Kismet 2009 The Love of Musicals1969 The Dancing Years 1985 Annie 1998 Calamity Jane 2010 Hello Dolly!1970 Brigadoon 1986 The Boy Friend 1998 The King and I 2010 The Likes of Us1971 The Sound of Music 1986 Pink Champagne 1999 Meet Me In St. Louis 2011 Half a Sixpence1972 Hello, Dolly! 1987 Guys and Dolls 1999 Seven Brides For Seven Brothers 2011 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast1972 Fiddler on the Roof 1987 Carousel 2000 The Sound of Music 2012 The Sound of Music1973 The King and I 1988 Revue 2000 The Merry Widow 2012 Me and My Girl1973 Carousel 1988 My Fair Lady 2001 Mack and Mabel 2013 Carousel1974 Glamorous Nights 1989 The Pyjama Game 2001 Anything Goes 2013 Whistle Down the Wind1975 Anne of Green Gables 1989 The Dancing Years 2002 Oliver! 2014 The King and I1975 Waltzes From Vienna 1990 No, No, Nanette 2002 Copacabana 2014 The Witches of Eastwick1976 The Sound of Music 1990 The King and I 2003 Oklahoma! 2015 Hairspray1976 Oklahoma! 1991 South Pacific 2003 Kiss Me, Kate 2015 Oliver!

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BOS Musical Theatre CompanyFounded 1959 Registered Charity No. 701236

Affiliated to NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association)

PresidentFrank Moreland

Chairman Vice-ChairmanNick Lloyd Mary Forbes

Secretary TreasurerLiz Clarke (Tel. 01704 220301) Nathan Colman

Publicity Committee Chairman Social Committee ChairmanPam Haworth Lesley Power

Ticket Secretary Membership SecretaryAnne Williams Phil Power

Members of the CommitteeGill Corcoran, Karen Foster and Anne Powell

Life MembersMrs M. Acton, Mr D. Charters, Mrs S. Clarkson and Mrs J. Pettitt

PatronsMrs A. Batchelor, Mr and Mrs A. Carr, Mr S. Hagan,

Mrs P. Miller and Mr and Mrs G. Williams

Have you enjoyed our show?If so, you may be interested in becoming a ‘Patron of BOS MTC’. For an annual subscriptionof £30 you will be supporting the society and will be entitled to a complimentary ticketand programme for each production. We will also include your name in our programmeas a Patron of the Society. We will notify you of early booking arrangements and you willreceive newsletters to keep you updated about our social events. Should you be interested,please contact:

Phil Power, Membership Secretary membership@bosmtc.co.uk or call 07842 708231

Musical Theatre Company

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Its a hard knock life... so come and join our next production!

Based on the popular comic strip, Annie tells the extraordinary story of a littleorphan who spends ends up in the lap of luxury with Depression-era billionaireOliver Warbucks.

Unlike most of the other children at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage, spunky Anniebelieves that her parents are still alive and will one day return to claim her. So whenMr. Warbucks offers to adopt her, she asks the most powerful man in America tohelp find her real mom and dad instead, and he agrees.

Warbucks’ whopping reward for Annie’s parents attracts the attention of con artistsRooster, Lily and the wicked Miss Hannigan, who hatch a plot to kidnap Annie andtake the $50,000 reward. But don’t fret: is classic family musical has a happy endingfor Annie, Daddy Warbucks and the whole gang.

DIRECTOR - Liz ClarkeMUSICAL DIRECTOR - Charles MossCHOREOGRAPHER - Steve Chesters

Introductory Meeting

Our Introductory Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 31st May 2016 at theTemperance Institute, London Street, Southport starting at 8.00pm when you willhave the opportunity to meet the production team, obtain audition pieces and findout about the show!

AUDITIONS for principal and chorus roles will be held on Friday 10th May from6.45pm onwards and Sunday 12th May from 10am.

For further details, please visit the society website at www.BOSmtc.co.uk or byemailing or telephoning Liz at liz.clarke@BOSmtc.co.uk or 07929 029997.

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PLAYBILLFORTY-SECOND STREET THEATRE

Julian Marsh presents

Pretty Lady

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