The Showbuz Newsletter for members of The Original Showbiz Club Inc. IAN A0041234K

Facebook: facebook.com/groups/theoriginalshowbizclubinc & Website: tosci.weebly.com Our Club is a non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian organisation. A Club for all those involved in Show Business, past, present and future.

President Don Jones – 8790 0152 – Mobile: 0422 731 687 – Email: donjones1250@gmail.com

Secretary Kay Neenan 0488 228 613 Vice President John Bennetts 9842 6826 Acting Treasurer Kay Neenan 0488 228 613 Committee Lil Lewis 9580 4125

Co-ordinators: Entertainment Lorraine Davey 9877 5889 Publicity Pam Fletcher 9873 7671

Social Betty Eastgate 5975 9053 Committee Ray Quon 0414 529 630

Editor: Kay Neenan, 9 Dawson Court, Noble Park North 3174.

Tel 0488 228 613. Email: kmyers4@bigpond.com Producer and Developer: Andrew Lewis Show Photos Snapped by: Keith Dunstan

THE BUZ Our Annual General Meeting will commence at

2pm on Sunday 30th August, 2015 (Last Sunday in August)

Being held at “The SOUTH OAKLEIGH CLUB”. Don Jones will

continue his position as President and Current Committee

Members John Bennetts, Kay Neenan, Lorraine Davey, Pam

Fletcher, Lil Lewis, and Ray Quon will also be standing again.

Long Term Committee member Betty Eastgate is unwell and has

resigned her position. Audrey Grace will take on her role. David

Robinson our Treasurer has resigned with regret owing to his

wife Dorothy’s ill health and THIS IMPORTANT ROLE NEEDS TO

BE FILLED. Now is the time to put your hand up to either stand

for Committee yourself, or to encourage others that you

consider worthy, to nominate. All Committee Positions

become vacant and must be filled at the AGM. In terms of our

rules, only professional members can hold these positions, vote

at the meeting, nominate or second Candidates. Nomination

and Proxy Forms can be obtained by contacting our Secretary

Kay Neenan. They will also be available at the front desk ,

August Meeting. Nominations close with The Secretary seven (7)

clear days before the AGM. Associate members are welcome to

attend. As the AGM is followed by afternoon tea,

please book with Audrey Grace on 9489 9336 or 0400 065 321

Email audrey.grace@bigpond.com.

or Lil Lewis on 9849 9336 ASAP if you wish to attend.

If you have any concerns or questions that I can assist you with,

please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind Regards,

Kay Neenan , Secretary, Acting Treasurer, Newsletter Editor.

UPCOMING SHOW NIGHT DATES 2nd Tuesday of every month except NOVEMBER.

Tuesday 11th August 2015

Tuesday 8th September 2015

Tuesday 13th October 2015

Tuesday 17th November 2015

Tuesday 8th December 2015

SONGS FROM THE

SHOWS

Next Meeting: Tuesday 11th August 2015

South Oakleigh Club, 1 Victor Road, East Bentleigh.

Melways Map 78, D4.

VEGETARIAN MEALS MUST BE PRE-BOOKED

Mains:

Roast of the Day -or- Chicken Parmigiana

Deserts:

Special of the Day

Cost - $20, Non Members - $10 fee

Served 50/50 Style

Roll and Butter, Tea & Coffee

Meals Served from 6:30pm

Book early with Audrey Grace on 9489 9336

M. 0400 065 321 E. audrey.grace@bigpond.com

or Lil Lewis on 9580 4125

All bookings must be paid for regardless of attendance

unless cancelled well before the show

AUGUST 2015

Birthdays

August

Norman Camm 02-Aug Francesca Henderson 02-Aug Robin Gascoyne 03-Aug Chris Newman 05-Aug Barry Wilks 07-Aug

We hope all enjoy their birthdays and can make it to

the next show.

PAGE 2 BIRTHDAYS AND THE JULY MEETING

Members Present at our July 2015 Meeting. Names are taken from the sign in sheets: Gladys Barber, John Bennetts, Keith Boothroyd, Dawn Brydon, George Brydon, Valda Challen, Maureen Coad, Lorraine Davey, Keith Dunstan, Graham Etherington, Pam Fletcher, Graham Giulieri, Pauline Giulieri, Laurie Harnett, Marie Harnett, Francesca Henderson, Noel Henry, Valda Henry, Loreta Hodson, Anne Jones, Don Jones, Jennifer Jones, Cheryl Kersey, Val Layfield, Lil Lewis, Rick Litchfield, Aurora MacKrill, Jo Maxian, Judith McCaskill, Carolyn McIntrye, Danny McLoone, Bryce McMillan, June Mellett, Kay Neenan, Ann Newman, Robert Nisbet, Peter O’Brien, Vincent O’Connor, Shirley O’Rourke, Paula Pyle-Carlino, Ray Quon, Jill Stacey, Alan Tappin, Margo Tappin, Paul Taylor, Barry Wilks, Barry Wonnacott, and Carmel Wonnacott.

OUR JULY SHOW Compere: Don Jones Stage Design: Billie & Tom Lyons Lighting: Paul Taylor Sound: John Bennetts Stage hand: Barry Wonnacott. Entertainment: Lorraine Davey Stage Design: Billie & Tom Lyons T.O.S.C.I. Band: Christina Boyd, Peter O’Brien, John Fordham SHOW THEME: “Christmas In July- Bastille Day & American Independence Day”

Our pianist for the evening Christina Boyd along with Peter O’Brien and John Fordham, set the mood for our Christmas in July theme with Sleigh Ride. Compere, President Don Jones, Welcomed all attending, not a large but an enthusiastic audience. Don then invited Pam Fletcher to the stage to report on Social Events, *see “What’s on with Pam” in your newsletter for details. Don Jones performed his Elvis Impersonation with CC Rider introduction music. Problems with sound caused lots of laughs, finally fixed for Don to sing Blue Christmas. Act 1: June Mellett: Wearing a beautiful red dress in keeping with the Christsmas in July theme sang When a Child Is Born followed by One Alone from the Desert Song and Sleepy Lagoon. I seem to recall it being the theme tune for the BBC’s Desert Island Discs radio programme. Act 2: Laurie Harnett: In white dinner jacket sang White Christmas followed by a popular Frankie Laine hit number I Believe.

Act 3: Pam Fletcher: In an Exquisite Black Dress with exquisite shoes. Began her set with an old Vera Lynn song, You’ll Never Know. Followed by Once in a while. Finally had us all joining in with Singing the Blues. Act 4: Don brought the first half of the show to a close with one of his hilarious comedy routines. The July Birthdays were read out with Lorraine & Pam presenting birthday gifts.

Don Jones requested all be seated for the second half of the evening and inviting Lorraine and Pam to organize the drawing of the raffle. Act 5: Don Jones assisted by Aurora – Don wearing Indian Head Dress, invited Alan Ward to the stage, Aurora blindfolded him, strapped him to a board, and Don threw knives at him. Alan was awarded a balloon poodle for his bravery. Act 6: Loreta Hodson: Elegantly dressed opened with a moon-related Tin Pan Alley song Silvery Moon. In true Loretta style we were entertained with Wien, du Stadt meiner Träume translated is Vienna City of My Dreams. Finally back to the theme of Christmas in July with an Old Fashioned Christmas. Act 7: Vincent O’Connor: Wearing a suave dinner suit had no need for a mike began with Lucky Old Sun. Vincent sang Darlin’ Girl from Clare in true Irish style, a song written by Percy French who was one of Ireland's foremost songwriters and entertainers in his day. Finally inviting everyone to sing along with The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Act 8: Aurora MacKrill: Swished on to the stage in her beautifully striking gold dress to perform Big Spender. Returning to the Christmas in July theme she got everyone singing Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer. Slipping into Minnelli mode Aurora sang Bye Bye Blackbird. There is much speculation about the meaning of this song. At least two commentators attribute the song to a, “lady of the night” leaving the business and going home to her mother. Don joined Aurora brought the evening to an end with We Wish You a July Christmas and invited Laurie to sing As Time Goes By. Thanks to the TOSCI band, the committee and their helpers for another successful Showbiz original night. Christina Boyd, John Fordham and Peter O’Brian sent us on our way home with a medley of Christmas Songs. The Original Showbiz Club website is up and running for those of you with internet access. www.tosci.weebly.com I forgot to mention in last month’s show report that Bryce McMillan operated our spot light as Paul Taylor was unable to attend due to illness. As Betty Eastgate was unable to attend our July Show at the last minute due to illness, I extend my thanks to Ann Newman and Bryce McMillan who, thank goodness, relieved me of this task and took over the seating allocations. I would also like to thank Rick Litchfield who assisted them.

Cheers ‘til next month, Kay.

INTERVAL

PAGE 3 PRESIDENTS PATTER & TOSCI NEWS

PRESIDENT’S PATTER There weren’t many attending this month’s meeting. Partly because of the cold and wet weather or maybe because of illness. Never the less it seemed that everyone had a good time. There was lots of laughter and that’s something a comedian loves to hear. Strangely though I noticed that most of you were laughing at things that appeared to be going wrong. My attempts to get the music started for my Elvis Presley impersonation. I hadn’t planned it, however it got a response that all comedians love to hear, and that is laughter. Why do we laugh? Well it's funny you should ask, most people would guess that we laugh because something is funny. But if you watch when people actually laugh, you’ll find this isn't always the case. People will laugh at the end of sentences in response to unfunny

comments or questions such as “Look, Pauline’s arrived” or “Are you sure it’s her?” each statement is followed by a little chuckle. People in a group will laugh for just being together no matter what is said or done. We can consider this as social laughter. Have you noticed how difficult it is to supress a laugh even if we know it is inappropriate? The reverse is true also. It is difficult to laugh on demand. The most important social feature of laughter is how contagious it is. Just listening to someone laugh is funny. To test this, try laughing for no reason. Start with a forced laugh and if you keep it up you will soon find yourself laughing for real. This will prompt others to start, usually with a remark like, “What are you laughing at?” A trick often used by comedians is to laugh at the end of a joke or gag; this is known as priming the pump. Laughter makes laughter. However laughter is not always used for positive reasons. For all the good feeling that goes with laughing, there is also a dark side, when someone is laughed at to belittle or show disdain. I think you will agree no-one likes to be laughed at. Always remember that you can laugh at your spouse or partner, but do not laugh and point at the same time. See you next month. Don

WHAT’S ON WITH PAM

CILANTRO RESTAURANT Friday 14th August HIGH TEA $24.00 Wednesday 18th November LUNCH $24.00 Please contact Pam (9873 7671) and have your name added to the lists so you don’t miss out.

ZEST RESTAURANT Pam is looking into organizing an evening celebrating Christmas Early December DINNER $45.00 Please contact Pam ASAP and let her know if you would like to attend.

TASSIE TRIP Pam is also looking into organizing another trip to Tassie at the end of September. These trips are always a lot of fun, so please contact Pam ASAP if interested.

Cheers, Pam Fletcher.

Annual

Membership

Subscriptions

$40.00 Fees fell due on 1st July, 2015

for the 2015-16 year. Thank you to all members that

have already paid. If you intend paying your fees at our August

Showbiz Evening, please bring the completed Membership Subscription form that was

attached to your June Newsletter with you to avoid the need to complete another form

with your full details then, or you can post it along with

your payment to:

The ActingTreasurer, The Original Showbiz Club Inc.,

C/- 9 Dawson Court, Noble Park North, 3174, Regards, Acting Treasurer, Kay Neenan.

PAGE 4 GIGS

CHRIS NEWMAN

YESTERYEAR

Sat. September 5th 8:30pm Moe RSL Sat. September 26th 8:00pm Morwell RSL Sat. November 28th 8:00pm Morwell RSL Sat. December 5th 8:30pm Moe RSL

RAY QUON

FLASHBACK 60s/70s MUSIC

Sat. August 1st Morwell RSL Fri. August 7th Dandenong Workers Club Wedge Street, Dandenong Fri. September 4th Dandenong Workers Club

Aurora

MORNING MELODIES further details: www.voicebyaurora.com

Wed. August 19th Morning Melodies with Ladies from the Silver Screen Sandbelt Hotel (03) 9555 6899 Wed. August 26th Crooner & Croon-ette Paul Hogan & Aurora The Sphinx – Geelong (03) 5278 2911 Tue. September 1st Morning Melodies Shirley Bassey Tribute Shoppingtown Hotel - Bookings Ph: (03) 98486811 Wed. September 9th Morning Melodies - Liza Minnelli Tribute Davey Hotel Frankston, (03) 9783 7255 Wed. September 16th Morning Melodies with ‘Ladies from the Silver Screen Mountain View Hotel, (03) 9814 2000 (nearly sold out) Fri. September 18th Morning Melodies with ‘Ladies from the Silver Screen Ferntree Gully Hotel, (03) 9758 6544 Wed. September 30th Morning Melodies with Liza Minnelli Tribute Manhattan Hotel, (03) 9874 7777

We gladly accept gigs to be displayed in the Showbuz from all professional members of TOSCI as long as they are provided to Kay on or before the 20th of each month.

CLOC MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS

THE DROWSEY CHAPERONE – A MUSICAL WITHIN A COMEDY

Pam Fletcher has booked the Open Night, Friday 2nd October 2015 for

this great show At The National Theatre, St. Kilda.

Complimentary Supper will be provided for all attending opening night.

Please contact Pam (9873 7671) and have your name added to the list

so you don’t miss out. The cost is $45.00 per head concession, plus

$10.00 per head for the bus. (Bus only holds 24, so first in gets a seat

on the bus unless we get 48 bookings). The bus will collect those with a

booked seat from the South Oakleigh Club and return them there, as

the parking at the at the National Theatre in St Kilda is terrible.

$45.00 Booking to be paid to Pam by our September Show Night.

$10.00 For the bus to be paid on the night of the show.

JULY 2015 SHOW SNAPS

Our July Show

JULY 2015 SHOW SNAPS

OUR JULY SHOW

THE SOUND OF FLUIDS .

As you know I try to present a pantomime for the December meeting. This year I

was hoping to present my version of The Sound of Music in parody form titled The

Sound of Fluids.

However because December is a difficult month to get people together I would like

to do it in November.

For this I will need good singers and they will be singing to musical backing. I

see it presented in concert form rather than as a directed play.

I would like to gather the cast as soon as possible so a good number of rehearsals

can be done.

Here is a list of the characters Maria Female lead Four Nuns Mother Superior, Theresa, Bernadette and Agatha. Von Krapp Male lead Lotta’s boy friend Rolf Seven children Willy, Gunter, Lotta, Mustapha, Wanda, Ava, Lucy.

I would love to have the child characters to be close to the age depicted in the

original show. So if you know any young people who would like to play a

character I would be pleased to hear from you.

Don

Contact me 8790 0152