‘The Rose Tattoo’ was performed on Wednesday 19, Friday 21, and Sat 22 July, 1967, at the Theatre Royal.
| Townsville Theatrical Society ‘The Rose Tattoo’, Theatre Royal Wed 19, Fri 21, Sat 22 July 1967 Cast Townsville Theatrical Society THE CAST (In Order of Appearance) MARIA .... . .... .... .... .... .... .... SUSAN WILLIAMS VIVI .... .... .... .... .... .... .... … JANE KIMBERLEY BRUNO .... .... .... .... .... .... .... HELEN McMAHON ASSUNTA .... ..... .... .... .... .... … CECILY DANIELS ROSA DELLE ROSE .... .... .... .... .... .... JUDY WEBER SERAFINA DELLE ROSE .... .... .... . .. … JENEPHER DEBENHAM ESTELLE HOHENGARTEN ... .... .... .... .... PAULINE TAYLOR STREGA .... .... .... .... .... .... .... … BARBARA DENMAN GUISEPPINA .... .... .... .... .... .... .... HELEN BOWES PEPPINA .... . .... .... .... .... .... .... SHIRLEY WEBB VIOLETTA .... .... .... .... .... ..... …. BEVERLEY GARSTEN FATHER DE LEO .... .... .... .... .... .... LYLE HILLWAY THE DOCTOR .... .... .... .... .... .... .... MAX COOKE MISS YORKE .... .... .... .... .... .. .... MONDA MAYSTON FLORA .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... JOY IRVINE BESSIE ..., .... .... :... .... .... .... … BRENDA KIMBERLEY JACK HUNTER .... .... .... .... .... .... PETER EASDOWN1 THE SALESMAN .... .... .... .... .... .... RAY HUTCHINGS ALVARO MANGIACAVALLO .... .... .... .... … ROD MATHESON PRODUCER: LUCY MITCHELL. — SYNOPSIS — ACT 1. Scene 1. Evening. Scene 2.— Almost morning the next day. Scene 3.— Noon of that day. Scene 4.— A late spring evening three years later. Scene 5.— Immediately following. Scene 6.—Two hours later that day. ACT 2. Scene 1.—Two hours later that day. ACT 3. Scene 1.— Evening of the same day Scene 2.— Just before dawn of the next day. Scene 3.— Morning. BEHIND THE SCENES. STAGE MANAGER.... .... .... … Maurice Kimberley SET CONSTRUCTION.... .... ....... Society Members PUBLICITY AND PROGRAMME ..Vince Duncan PROPERTIES .... .... .... .... .... ..Pat Blower LIGHTING .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..Trevor Mobbs John Hielscher PROMPT .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..Patricia Wheeler DECOR. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... Joy Irvine BACKDROPS .... .... .... .... .... .... ..Robert Hebden FRONT OF HOUSE .... .... .... .... ..Brenda Kimberley BOX OFFICE ..:. .... .... .... .... .... .. Russell Coxan CREDITS. We hasten to thank ROBERT HEBDEN for Programme and Poster Art Work, Backdrops and Scenery. LUCY WILLIAMS who helped with Italian Pronunciation. KEITH THOMSEN, GRAHAM BOURKE 4TO, GREYS NEWSAGENCY DAVID JONES, MICHAEL NEILSEN, 4AY, and all those people who have in any way helped with this production. A NOTE FROM OUR PRODUCER The Rose Tattoo, a fascinating play, is an early work of Tennessee Williams in which his closely observed study of the dressmaker Serafina Delie Rose a New Orleans Sicilian immigrant is ideal theatrical material. We are wholly absorbed by this woman's approach to life, her religious super¬stition and instinctive reaction to physical love. After her truck driver husband's sudden death, Serafina bereft of her reason for existence, goes to pieces only rousing herself to, meddle in her adolescent daughter's love affair. While she is convinced of her late husband's faithfulness the Urn containing his ashes has its rightful place in her eyes at the feet of the Madonna, but when ultimately she learns the truth about her hus¬band's waywardness, the Urn is shattered and she falls into the arms of Alvaro the simple minded stranger. The film of the Rose Tattoo proclaimed the Italian actress Anna Mangani to the world. Burt Lancaster played opposite her as the truck driver. LUCY MITCHELL. OUR PRODUCER. Lucy Mitchell has been active in Theatrical circles for many years. She has produced several highly successful plays, notably "Captain Cavello", the "Rainmaker" and "Bus Stop". "Home is the Sailor" was one of her Drama Festival productions. Lucy is also a member of the Arts Council Committee, which has been instrumental in bring¬ing the 'Q' Theatre Group from Sydney, and "A Taste of Honey", to Townsville audiences. ABOUT THE CAST SUSAN WILLIAMS: This very young member has performed in Ballet Productions such as "Pounds, Shillings and Pence" and we look forward to seeing more of her. JANE KIMBERLEY: Jane appeared in "Take Five" last year and is always ready to assist in any way— a very popular member. HELEN McMAHON: Helen has acted in several 'One Act' plays, notably "Mother Ginevra" and "Edge of Doom". CECILY DANIELS: Cecily, noted for her Shakespearean experience with Brisbane Arts Theatre, appeared in the "Multi-coloured Umbrella" and has produced "Twelth Night" locally. JUDY WEBER: This young Townsville actress will be remembered for her fine acting in "The Bride and The Bachelor", "A Man for All Seasons", "The Vigil", "Call Me Madam" and "The Pendulum of Fate". JENEPHER DEBENHAM: Whilst with the Ipswich Little Theatre, Jenepher gained a Scholarship to The Syd¬ney Summer School of Drama. Since arriving in Townsville she has acted in "Charity Begins", "Farewell Eugene", "Come Blow Your Horn", and "Charley's Aunt". Jenepher is an extremely versatile and sensitive actress. PAULINE TAYLOR: A fine musical background has enabled Pauline to shine in such Musicals as "Call me Madam", "The Boy Friend", "Music Man". She also appeared in "Pride and Prejudice" and "The Bells are Ringing". BARBARA DENMAN: Sydney trained, Barbara has acted in and directed many plays here in Townsville. She has also produced the winning play in the Central Queensland Drama Festival for the last two years. HELEN BOWES: Helen comes to Townsville from the Twelth Night Theatre in Brisbane. She has also worked with the Longreach Little Theatre in such productions as "See How They Run" and "Life With The Girls". Helen has also produced plays in Rockhampton. SHIRLEY WEBB: An ex member of Brisbane Arts Theatre, Shirley has appeared in a number of Townsville productions, including "Find Me At The Federal", "Squat Betty", and 'Seven Nuns in Las Vegas". Shirley has also had theatrical experience in New Zealand. BEVERLEY GARSTEN: A recent arrival from Gympie, Beverley has acted in "Salad Days", "Beauty Spots" and others. LYLE HILLWAY: Lyles acting ability has earned him praise for his performances in "Seven Nuns in Las Vegas", "Bells Are Ringing" and many others. He has also appeared in 1he Central Queensland Drama Festivals winning play two years running. MAX COOKE: Max will be remembered for his performances in "Captain Calello", "The Wooden .Dish" and many other productions. He also produced "After Mr. Fashion". MONDA MAYSTON : Monda has appeared in overseas productions and was prominent in N.S.W. in "And This Was Odd". In Townsville she has acted in "On Monday Next" "Take Five", "Bells Are Ringing" and gained the award for the Best Supporting Actress in the recent North Queensland Drama Festival. JOY IRVINE: Joy has been active in Theatricals for some time. She appeared in "Mother Gin¬evra", "Take Five" and "Bells Are Ringing". Joy is Secretary for the Group. BRENDA KIMBERLEY: Performed very capably in "Bright Society", "Sky is Overcast", "Bells Are Ringing" and "A Resounding Tinkle". Brenda is a hard working committee member. PETER EASDOWN: A newcomer from Melbourne, Peter performed well in "Bells Are Ringing". RAY HUTCHINGS: This is Rays first effort at acting. In the past he has assisted ably behind the scenes. ROD MATHESON: Rod has been acting in Townsville for eight years now and has gained high praise for his efforts in such productions as "Billy Liar", "The Shifting Heart", "Annie Get Your Gun" and many others. |
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