The Show

The Vaudevillians

BC's #1 Seniors Entertainment Troupe

THE SHOW

Before television, before movies, before radio, there was Vaudeville. This was the principal entertainment media for over 80 years. We take great pride in re-introducing a wonderful era that few remember but all will enjoy.

This years show is entitled "The Vaudevillians in Love" You will enjoy romantic tunes and dances from the Vaudeville era. In addition as usual, bright and snappy comedy songs and routines. The return of the Leprechaun will be special as well as a new Burns and Allan sketch. We are positive that you will thoroughly enjoy this latest show directed by Gordon Long and dances choreographed by Sandra Green

                          ****UPCOMING SHOWS****

March 25, 2012            White Rock Elks Club               2 p.m.
                                       1469 George St.
                                       White Rock, B.C.                      $15 and $12 seniors

November 10, 2012     9th Annual Bursary Show        2 and 7.30 p.m.
                                        Surrey Arts Centre
                                        88th and Bear Creek Park
                                        Surrey, B.C.

We welcome 2 new sponsors for our 2011 shows as well as our returning supporters. New this year are WESTJET AIRLINES and PROSPERA CREDIT UNION, they join ALLEGRO SENIOR RESIDENCES, THE SURREY-NORTH DELTA NOW and DOUGLAS COLLEGE.

This year's Bursary Raffle was an outstanding success, it will add over $4,000 to the fund at Douglas College.
Winners were
Westjet flight for two                 Sheila Brown
Aru Spa Experience                    Don Brown

Fairmont Chateau Whistler        Sharon Anglin
Surrey Arts Centre Tickets         Peter Barrett
Old Surrey House Certificate     Lorie Starkell
White Rock Boathouse "            Tessa Baird

THE VAUDEVILLIANS NOW PROUDLY SUPPORT TWO BURSARIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS:

THE FRAN DOWIE VAUDEVILLIAN SCHOLARSHIP

ANNOUNCEMENT

We are pleased to announce that winner of the B.C. Junior Talent Search was awarded the Fran Dowie Vaudevillian Scholarship, the winner was Alyssa Gutierrez of Surrey. A very talented 13 year old singer

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THE SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF VAUDEVILLE BURSARY IN
HONOUR OF JIM TRIMBLE

Once again a successful event, combined with the Bursary Raffle we were able to add almost $8,000. to the fund at Douglas College. The fund now stands at $72,000 and only the interest earned annually is awarded to qualifying students. This year we presented 3 students with varying amounts to assist them in their educational goals. We are sometimes asked why this particular program from a group of performing seniors, the answer can best be understood when reading an excerpt from one of this year's awardees letter.

"I cannot express how much this money is going help me through my schooling as I have been having a very difficult time finding employment right now. Many places are not interested in hiring and finding time to job search constantly proves to be very difficult whilst having to study the amount of material necessary to do somewhat well in a program.
Thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart! Because of you I did not have to drop out of school!

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Gordon Long was born and raised in Burns Lake. He has a BA (English), an MA (Theatre), and a Professional Teaching Certificate from UBC. Over the past 27 years in Prince George, he has taught, at some time, all grades from Kindergarten to Grade 12. He is the writer and director of numerous children's plays and musicals, produced by schools, community theatre groups, and choirs. He was the creator, writer, and director of the Fort George Follies Theatre Company in Prince George. He has now semi-retired from teaching and is living in Tsawwassen, offering workshops in Classroom Drama to teachers and other interested groups, based on his Speech Arts handbook, "Creative Poetry Performance". When he can find the time, he travels, skis, snowboards, takes photographs, and races sailboats. His latest new accomplishment: teaching English in Korea.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Alice McAuley is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with a Batchelor in Music. She taught piano and organ, and was a church organist and choir leader for 40 years. For 10 years she was an examiner and adjudicator. Besides the Vaudevillians she accompanies the Sunrise choir, directs the Kennedy senior's choir, is in charge of Variety Plus vocal soloists and dancers and has been the Grand Organist for the Order of the Eastern Star.

ACTOR FRAN DOWIE

Fran has moved on to bigger and better audiences. On December 21, 2006, he passed away and has joined a host of angels up above. It will only be a matter of time before he scripts, directs and performs for millions of adoring fans in his new venue. His influence and guidance will long remain with the Vaudevillians.

THE CAST

There are 26 cast members who perform and an additional 3 stagehands. Many have years of singing and performing with the Gilbert and Sullivan Society, Sweet Adelines, and other musical and dance companies. All members are seniors who have come together to share the joy of entertaining and helping others through fund raisers and community events. They particularly enjoy performing for senior's residences and senior's centers. None of the cast are paid, although there is a nominal charge for the shows to cover the cost of equipment and costumes.

The Vaudevillians are:

Kay Reid, Alain Jeansonne, Deanna Vowles,,Jo-Anne Pearce, Penny DeSanto, Eileen Shore, Ian Currie, Jim Trimble, Pat Trimble, Anne Fraser, Marvyn Shore, Dorothy Perkins, Bev Rempel, Andrena Greavette, Bernadette Ray, Doris Carruthers, Doreen Brodie, Linda Baxter, Dan Minor, Alannah Jacques .Herb Crowston

ASSISTANT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Beverleyrose Crowston

CHOREOGRAPHER

Sandra Green

DIRECTORS ASSISTANT

Tory Puffer

STAGE MANAGER

Bob Jacques

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - Marvyn Shore

Vice President - Jim Trimble

Past President - Pat Trimble

Secretary - Alanna Jacques

Treasurer - Doris Carruthers

Directors - Andrena Greavette, Anne Fraser, and Jo-Anne Pearce