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With the call for "Curtain Up" vou willwitness the combined efforts of two hundred \ol-unteers. You will probably recognize some of these volunteers asneighbors and coworkers. These are the peo}>lc that have staffed themany onstage and offstage functions that mus the filled before a showcan hit the boards. These are the people that ARK SI.OC — all ofwhom believe that organizations such as ours add strength and vitalitvto a community. A cordial invitation is extended to those of you wholike to join us in future productions.
It is particularly gratifying to ])<>inl out the enthusiastic participation of the more youthful members of the c<tminunity in this jmoduc-tion. For instance, we have talented high schoolers staffing the properties, set painting and stage crew committees in addition to tho.se performing onstage. In f;ict, the entire jail scene that you will see in Act1 Scene 7 has been built from scratch by a Foreign l-",xchange studentfrom England, and his high school host.
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I'inally I would like to thank you—our audience. Your supporthas enabled us to grow steadily throughout the 89 ye;irs of our existence. I h(}]ie that you will continue to .supj)ort our productions, }iar-ticularly for next Aprils ju-esentalion of Eerner and I.oewes' Mi/ FairLadj/.
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Music by FREDERICK LOEWEBook and Lyrics by ATAN J. LERNER
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When an upright judge, Aristide Forestier, decides toinvestigate the illegal and scandalous dancing of the Can-Can in the bohemian sector of Paris, he succumbs insteadto the temptations of Montmarte night life and the winningways of Pistache, owner of the Cafe where the dancing ispresented. A secondary story revolves around the amatorycomplications of a soubrette, Claudine, who is pursued bya wily art critic, Hilaire, but has long been interested in aBulgarian sculptor Boris.
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Synopsis of Scenes
The entire ju'lion takes place in Paris, 18S).'{.
ACT I
Sc'KNR 1—Correctional Court
ScicNK 2—A Street in ^follttnartrc
ScKNic !{—lial ilii Paraclis
Sf'KNK t—Pislache's Office
Sc:kxu 5—Jial dii Paraclis
S c; K N K ()—S H le w a I k C' a f e
ScKNK 7—.Jail
Scenic 8—The Atelier
Scene 9—The Street
Scene 10—Quatz' Arts Jiall
ACT ir
Scene 1—The Atelier
Scene 2—The Cafe
Scene 8—La Planchisscrie
Scene 4—The Street
Scene 5—Roof of La HIanchisserie
Scene (i-—Prison
Scene 7—Court of Assizis
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ACT I
Mn'kU'iis I'l/piail of Fniiicc Tut-: Lai'Ndhkssks
Never dive Ani/thiiit/ .iraii/ Pistac:iik
C'Est Maf/ni/ujiie Pistaciik, Aris-i-idk
Quadrille C lA u in n t:
LArNDUKSSKS uitd Fuiknds
Come Aloii;/ rc'ith Me Hii.airk and Pouis
Live and Lei Live Pistachk
I Am in Love Aiustide
If You Loved Me Trulif Boms, Claudine
TuEorniLE, Heuciw.e, Ktienne
GaTUIIEM-E, CkI.ESTINE, ilARIE
Montmart' Ensemhi.e
The Garden of Eden Clai:i)ine, Singini; andDancing Ensemble
AIlez-Vous-En P istac ii e
ACT IT
Never Never He An Artint Boms, Theoimiii.e
Heucclk, Ktienne, Model
It's All Right xciih Me Aiustide
Every Man Is .1 Stupid Man ..Pistacue
I'he Apaches - Claudine and Dancers
I Love Paris Pistachk
Reprise: C'Est Magnifique Aiustide and Pistacue
Can-Can - Pistacue, Claudine, Laundresses
Finale Entire Company
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77ie Orchestra
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ConciTima.sli'r
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George LoliatisLadi ̂ fazur
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Diane Wells
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John liarnard
Striiuj Jiass
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Donald Paulson
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Policemen Chaulks Alifeuis, Dax.ic Atwki.i.Rammi Staves, Mahy Bounfiei.d
Judrfc Barriere Andhew Stauu
Court President William Mint
Aristide Forestier Dick Watts
Claudine Sandy Rahtj.kttk
Gabrielle Tin la Bell
Marie Judy Pahliuca
Celesiine Mauion Foster
Ililaire Jussac Ronald FiiKiiOMENi
Boris Adsinidztnadze Lawhenck Katz
Hercule Mickey Bahtlette
Theophile 17i,j Tauh
htieiiiie Ronald Gahhiel
Frank Blum
Pistache Rita Accurso
Cafe JVaiter— Allan Foster
Cafe Customer. Andrew Starr
Countess — Lydia Cicarelli
Escort Mark Bornfield, William ^fuiR
Jailer Charles Aliferis
Diane Muckley
Model Adriennk Hinkle
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Prosecutor Pekrv Urynes
Dancinc) Ensemble C.-iro] Const;m(i no. Pnlrii'in Doyle, CarolynLewinski, ISfiki Long, Marguerite Afiirtagli.Kalhy U'ilson, Joan Zeitler. Afiekey l^artielle.Sleven DiCiiorgio, ,Innies l-'arinn, John l'"ev-veva. Hill Reilley, Ral]>li Slaves
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JVIuis W ho in the Cast
Rita Atcruso (Pi.sta<"lie). SLOC'.s public aiulitioning and Rita's talent andex|)erience enabled lier lu capture a key role in lliis her initial SLOC appearance. Pi-eviously. Rita has appearct! in tiie Civic Players Jioyfr'w.nd,and Union College'.s Ti-uonin in l/ic Shade and The Jj)j)le. At SyracuseUniversity and witli otiier ci\'ic jiroups she has appeared in Dial M TorMurder, Importance Of Beinfj Earnest and The Boor. A nnti%'e of Endi-
cott, N. Y. Rita is a Registered Nurse, a homemaker and the mother offour children.
Sandua JiAUTjjcTTK (Claiuliue). Sandy has appeared in most SLOC })roduc-(inns .since Gypsy Baron with her ino.sL recent appearances being in thedance choruses for Kiss Me Kate, and as Gloria in Bye Bye Birdie. Herwork with the Civic Player.s includes No Time For Savyeanls and theBoyfriend. A senior member of the Scheneetady Civic Pallet Company,Sandy continues her study of ballet under ifarilyn Ramsey and studiesvoice under Eileen liush. Married and the mother of a daughter, Sandyis Classified Advertising Rejiresentalivc with the Scheneetady Gazette.
Richaki) L. Watts (Aristide) is making his fourth SLOC appearance havingplavefl the lead role in Where's Charley?, danced in the Sliriners Ballet inBye. Bye Birdie and as the Second Man "Prush Up Your Shakespeare" inKiss Mc Kate. Other stage experiences include roles in Plain and Fancy,Pajama Game, Briyadoon, and Finians Ralnhorc with theatre groups inCanandaigiia, New York; Columbus, Ohio; and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dickwas elected to the SLOC Board of Directors this year and is seiwing as
chairman of the Theater .\c(iuisilion Committee. A graduate of Ohio StateUniversity. Dick is a metallurgist at the General Electric Knolls AtomicPower Laboratory.
J. Lawiienck (Larry) Katz (Boris). Although Dr. Katz is making hisfirst appearance with SLOC, he brings an international flavor to the com-jiany having performed with the Tithe Players and the Slantnorc Singers,hhigland. Locally, he lias ajipeared with the Russel Sage Players. Dr.Kalz' hobby is I-'olk Singing. He is Associate Professor of PJiysics atRensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Who's Who in the Cast (Cantinued)IloNAi.i) I'HAcJOMKNi (Hilaire). -V solid SLOC contributor, Ronnie has liad
key roles in SLOC ))roductions of Mikado, Somj of Korxcan, Patience,Itohlnhood, and Oklahoma. With the Civic Players Ron has appeared inLook Ifomcxcard .Inr/el and lioiffriend. A graduate in Keonomios from Sienna C^dlegc, he is with General l''Jcctric Ad\ erti.sing and Sales Promotionl)c))artinent.
JIauion Pos'I'kh (Celestine). An unsung heroine of SI.OC, Marion has con-Irihuled in virtually every SLOC activity over the years. These have included chorus appearances, costumes, set painting, membership, show selecting, and the wife of our current President. Dramatic appearances withother area groups include roles in the Union College Mountebanks IIlppo-li/lii-1, the Galaxy Players Breath of Sprliuj, and the Play of Daniel.
Thii.a Hkm, (Gahrielle). A SLOC newcomer, Thila is a native of Brooklyn.She has been active in the singing and dani'ing chorus of the Triune Mu-sii-al Company ]>roductions of Guys and Dolls, The Bed Mill, and TheFortuneteller.
Judy pA<iMi'CA (Marie) is making her initial stage appearance. A native ofWheeling, West Virginia, she is a homemaker and mother of three children.
Ron'nik Gaukiki., .Ih. (Etiene). A new performer with the company. Ronniewas a Music Education Major at Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York. Hehas perfonned with the Ithaca Civic Opera Company. Ronnie is employedby Teds' Pine Grove Inn.
Ki.i Tai'h (Theophile) is a newcomer to Schenectady ami is making his firstap]>earance with the company. He is a graduate of Brooklyn College andNew York University School of Law. Eli is associated with the law firmof Sih erman and Silverman.
Miciiaki. (Mickey) Barti.ette (Hercule) is appearing in his first featurerole with the company; but has appeared in many SLOC productions as adancer including Kl.s.s Me, Kate and Bye Bye Birdie. He has appeared inseveral productions with the Civic Players. In 1964 he was a member ofthe Schenectady Civic Ballet Company. Mickey is associated with theImperial.
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Prixlncfr - Giois Otta\'iano
Dirvclor C'ai-men Sgarlata
Assistant Director. Belliia Vernon
Cue Man Chris McCaim
Prompters Viola Caruso and Jane Mc^Vudrew
Rehearsal Secretarp Diane Buckley
Critique Committee Eileen Bush, Jack Byrne,
Forney Miller, Bethia Vernon
Music Director Laurie W. Hallfors
Chorus Mistress Eileen Bush
Orchestra Manafjer Eleanor Boot
Accompanists—Irma Hamilton, Chairman
Alice Delanev, Ann Halm. Harold Holzer,
^Fcta Hooker, Dorothy Johnson,
Joyce Muckenfuss, Georgia Nelson,
Joann Rautenberg, Vesta Sager,
Marian Wilcox
Choreographer Eleanor Pigliavento
Staffe Manager Varro Clarke
Stage Crew—Charles Aliferis, Frank Blum, Jack Byrne,
Jim Caufield, Andrew Chilcott, Ted Cooke,
Will Dalton, Allan Foster, Sue Irwin,
Joe McDonough, Florence McGinley, Ed Momberger,
Bill iMuir, George Nisson, Larry Nisson
Set Design Jane and Robert Van Sickle
Set Construction Designer. Bill Baehtel
Set Construction Committee Jim Burgess, Jim Caufield, Andrew Chilcott,
Allan Foster, Jack Gingrich,
Joe McDonough, Garry Reilly,
Phil Wells, Robert Wolf
Production Staff ( Conliii II I'd)
Set Painiiuij Commiiiee —Harry Accurso, lielli Uollinger,
Mary Ellen Dougnll, Jean Gladstone,.
John Ganger, Richard Harrison
Connie Holder, Rarbara Kelly, Klise Kreiger,
Phyllis Long, Tim Liimmey,
Dave MaeMillan, Tom MaoMillan,
Gioia Otiaviano, Deborah Penman,
Jimmy Shook, Patricia Simonian,
Amy Upjohn, E.ililh Wolf, (xeorge Zeh
Lif/ht'nu/ DesUjner. Forney Miller
L'lf/hlhuf Crcic. Don Calderwood, Rob Jetter, Everett Stevens, Jr.,
Phil Wade
Sound 'J'eclinician Ted Rautenberg
Sound Crew --Peter Gray, Stan Hanna, Dudley Mavple
Costume Mistress Marty Watts
Costume Comviittce Diane Buckley, Marv Ellen Dougall, Marion
Foster, Jo-Ann Gilbert, Mari- Jane Kroder,
Georgia Nelson, Afary Nissen, Diane
Whipple, Virginia White
Make-up Artist Gladys Luthy
Make-up Committee.. Ann lialdasare, Marie Betros, Ann Gurdak,
Nancy Hobden, Mary Ann Holmes, Lillian
Kline, Caroline ^faroth, Joyce Muckenfuss,
Grace Riccobono, Esther Rorich, Julie Scott,
Mary Steinkerchner
Properties Committee Sally Blessing, Jean Gladstone, Barbara
Kelly, Anne McDonough, Jimmj' Shook
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Who's Who in Production
Gioia Ottaviano (Producer) lins been a valued participant in SLOC affairs
since 1955, ])articiilarly in backstage areas. Gioia ha.s served as company
secretary, producer of Gtii/n and Dolls, and chairman of the companymembership committee. She is a graduate of Potsdam State Teachers
College. Gioia is a teacher al Halsey Scliool in llie Schenectady CitySchool system and is an active member of ihe local teachers organization.
Caumkn SjiAHLAT.v (Director) appeared recently as ifr. ^facAfee in Bife
Bi/f Birdie, starreil as Nathan Detroit in Guns and Dolls while serving as
Director; and has to his credit so many performances and directional assignments in the area that to attempt to name them would be a detraction
to liis artistic ability. He was co-founder and Director of "Musicals Under
The Stars" presented at the Schenectadv Hoys Club where the perform
ances of Kiee Me Kate and Gnifs and Dolls will be remembered by many
area theater-goers.
Hetiiia (Hetty) Veunon (Assistant Director). A native Schenectadian,Hetty is well known to area theater-goers for her many activities withthe Civic Players. Hetty directed the Light Opera Company production ofShoiC Boat and iH>rtrayed ilrs. Shinn in Music Man. She is employed as a
secretary at AIco Products Inc. and is a homemaker.
I.Arui Wim.iam IIai.i.eou.s (Nfusic Director)- Laurie served as Chorus Mas
ter for the SLOC })roductit)n of Bi/e Bi/e Birdie. He has sung with theSclienectady C'horal Society and performed as an instrumentalist in theSchenectady area. At Massachusetts State College, he was the music di-rcct<tr for ))roductions of Kiss Me Kate and Brigadoon. He is a musicteacher at Washingtoji Irving Junior High School.
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fVho's Who in Production (Coniinued)
Eileen Eusm (Chorus Mistress). Eileen lias been active witli 81^00 for sev
eral years. She san^ llie title role in Kiss Me Kate and Natif/hli/ Mariettajand played the role of Rose Alvarez in iiye Bye Birdie. She starred inGuys and Rolls and Kiss Me Kate with Musicals Under the Stars, appeared in several Saratoga Spa Theater shows, and toured with Pat
O'Brien in Finian's Rainbozv. A graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, she has performed with the Pittsburgh Opera Company andthe Boris Goldovsky Opera Workshop.
Eleanok PifiMAVENTo (Choreogra])her) is particiiLaling in her seventhSLOC jiroduction. She was Co-Clioreographer of Kiss Me Kate, Assistant
choreographer for the Music Man, Where's Charlie, and Guys and Dolls;and danced in those shows as well as in Oklahoma and the King and I.She is a senior member of the Schenectady Civic Ballet. I'.leanor hasdanctd professionally in theaters and clubs throughout the Kasteni UnitedStates with her husband, Orlando. She is co-owner of Orlando School of
Dance.
Vakho Clarke (Stage Manager). Varro lias served in this key productionpost for SLOC's Kiss Me Kate, tlie Mknotti's Amelia Goes to the Ball
ami The Medium; and the Civic Players recent production of All The WayHome. He was on the stage crew for Where's Charlie and Assistant StageManager for Bye Bye Birdie. V.irro is a graduate, of the University ofNebraska and is owner of the Four Star Hobby Center.
Jane .and Robert Van Sickle (vSet Designers) are doing their first assign
ment for SI.OC. In addition to sets, tliey designed the poster ami programcover for the show. The Van Sickles arc Mid-Westerners. They have designed sets for several Mid-Western professional groups including TheLambs Club of Indi;ma|>olis. 'I'liey are graduates of John H<'rron ArtSchool in Indi.anapolis and University of Indiana. Robert is ;i Te.acher atVan Corlear School of the Schenei-tadv Citv School Svslem.
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Who's W^ho in Production (Continued)
\Vii,i,iAM Bachtki. (Set Conslriiclion Designer). Hill lias been a valued con
tributor to SLOC. He worketl on set eonslruetion for Soiuf of A'orrcrt//and Oklahoma and Set C'onstriiction Designer for Bije liije liirdie, MusicMan, Where's Charlie?, diij/s and Dolls and the Menotti Operas AmeliaGoes to the Ball and The Medium. Hill has served as a member of tlie
SLOC Hoard of Directors. He is a graduate of Illinois Institute of Tecb-nology and a Hrodiict Kngineer with Cieneral I'dectric's Large Generatorand Motor Department.
Teh Rai-tex.hek*; (Sound Technician). Ted has contributed Ids leclinical
ability to eleven consecutive SLOC productions. He was responsible forthe establishment of our sound system. It is through the efforts of Tedand his able crew that the system is continually modified to meet the diverse requirements of SLOC jiroduclions. \ graduate of Amherst College,he is a physicist at the (jcneral IGeclric Research I.aiior.atiiry.
Foiinev Miei.ek (Ligliting Designer) is head of Lighting for the companya.s well as for Civic Players. His recent lighting assignments include Bi/eBjie Birdie, 3/h,y/c Man, Where's Charlie?, Guj/s and Dolls and the LakePlacid show for SLOC; and Five FliUfer F.rercise and The Miracle JVork-er for the Civic Players. Forney recently directed the Civic Players jn'o-duction of All The B at/ Home. He is .a graduate of Penn State and Bos
ton University. He is emi)ioyed at the .\udio Visual Communications Operation of the General Flectrii' Com))any.
Martha G. (Marty) Vati-s (Costume Mistress) served as Chairman of
Company relations for SLOC in She has appeared in |jroduc-tions of South Pacific and jjlayed the role of Liona McClaren in Briya-d(yon at Ohio Stale University. A graduate of Ohio Stale, Marty is thewife of Dick M'atts, who is playing the role of Aristule in Can-Can. Martyis on the Hoard of the Christmas Bureau and is Groups Chairman incharge of repair work. She is a homeniaker with three children.
Gi.advs Lt'TMv (Make-up Artist) has worked on make-up for se^'eral SLOCproductions. Her most recent show was /)'_//<■ Bije Birdie. Gladys has alsoworked on inake-u]) for the Ci\ i{' Players and ai)])eared in se\'eral of theirproductions, including Nude ivith a Fiolin. She is a graduate of Lyuli)hStanley Girls School in London, J'lngland. and was a member of the NapierPlayers in West London. She is employed by tile Mohawk Che\roletCompany.
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Scholarships
Kach year, the Sclienetlaily Light Opera awards scholarships forstudy in two musical fields. Separate public auditions are iield withqualified judges who are residents of the area.
A $100 Light Opera Scholarship is offered for study of voice dramaor dance. Judging is based on vocal ability, style, interpretation andstage presence. This years winners were Miss Alary Anne Ross andAfiss Gail Campbell. Aliss Alary Pierce received honorable mention.
Two Cla.ssical Vocal Scholarships of $200 and $100 are offeredfor classical vocal study. Judging is based on vocal ability and poise.This vears awards were gi\cn to Miss Patricia Plumb and Afr. Dennis
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Company Operations
President Allan D. Foster
Secretary Georgia Nelson
Historian William E. Fasake
Treasurer Chris McCann
.Issistant JWeasurer Eleanor Gleason
Pudf/et Control Manager Robert Johnson
J,e(j(d Counsel l->ic W. Soenniclisen
Fice President—Artistic Operations Fran MacMillan
Shoxv Selection and Staffing Eileen Bush, Chairman
Artistic Function Heads
Accompanists Irma Hamilton
Lighting Forney Miller
Make-up Katsy Hagel
Orchestra Management Eleanor Boot
Shoxo Facilities Phil Wells
Sound Ted Rautenberg
Fice President—Community Operations Helen Kelly
Tickets Linda Senn, Chris Pedersen, Co-Chairmen
Committee Ruth Consalvo, Ruth Gillette, Betty Hoskinson
Special Membership.— Jean Clarke, Chairman
Publicity Guy Conrad, Chairman
Photographer Robert R. Brady
Poster Design Jane Van Sickle
Scholarships Joyce Muckenfuss, Chairman
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A WORD ON COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS
So many people and businesses p:ive freely of their lime andservices to the Schenectady Light Opera Company that it is impossible to establish rational criteria for distributing complimentarytickets as an expression of appreciation.
Most people wouldn't take them if offered since the real rewardfor their efforts is the continued existence of the Company.
This is the basis for SLOC's "no complimentary ticket" policy.
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Company Operations (continued)
Audience Service Thelma Hill, Chairman
Usherettes—Grate Atwell, llary Ellen Engel, Edith Goodhue,Clem Habetler, Lillian Heath, Dorothy Henwotxl,Arlene Krng, Beverly McLane, Xanoy ifeyer, SallyMover, ̂ ^arie Pletenik, Alice Pomeroy, Rita Romeo,
June Simmons, Carol Slezak, Marlene Stefan, I^faryStevenson, Grace Vallier, Deanne Wormwood, JudyZiehwein
UAiers—'Hal Dakin, Jolm Hiiber, Ed Hooker, LeRoy Lutz,Dave Lynch. Dick McLane, Howard Moyer, WayneRobinson, Ca.s Tamoliynas, Gerard Terpening, BillThayer, Don Voniie, Don Willey, Hugh Williams
Arts Council Pepresentatlvc William 1.. Fa.sake
Fice President—Company Operations E. Dale Atwell
Companii Membership Beverly Fasake, Marion Foster, Cn-Chairmen
Compan;! Reiations Frank Blum, Chairman
Social Committee Frank Blum
Neivsletter : Jane ̂ filler. Chairman
Committee Marion Foster, Joann Gilbert, Rick Scbleyer,Martha Watts
Program Toe and Anne McDonough, Co-Chairmen
Committee Grace Atwell. Lydia Cicarelli, Mary Crispino.Dolores Fragomeni, Charlotte Gerstcnberger,Dorcen Hennessey, Consuelo Holzer. Joyce^^nckenfuss. Gnrrv Reilly, Julie Scott
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