ORR Drama Club to put on Sandy Wilson’s spoof of the 1920’s musical comedy “The Boy Friend”. This rollicking romantic comedy is set in the French Riviera. Polly, an English heiress attending Mme. Dubonnet’s Finishing School, falls in love with Tony, a delivery boy. Recalling her father’s warning to beware fortune seekers, she poses as a working girl, unaware Tony is in fact the missing son of the wealthy Lord Brockhurst. Things get complicated with the unexpected arrival of Polly’s parents as well as Lord and Lady Brockhurst–but not to worry, a happy ending is in store for all!
The show’s memorable characters include the flirtatious Mme. Dubonnet, her boy-crazy students and Polly (the role which turned Julie Andrews into an overnight sensation). With its catchy tunes, period dances (including the inevitable Charleston) and winning sense of humor, THE BOY FRIEND is a sparkling, tongue-in-cheek 1920’s romp.
This hysterical, fun-filled comedy has a cast and crew of 117 and is sure to please everyone! The cast includes Sr. Katie Holden – Polly, Jr. Max Houck –Tony, Jr. Marissa Despres – Hortense, Sr. Shannon Frink – Mme. Dubonnet, So. Samuel Resendes – Mr. Brown, Fr. Ian McClellan – Lord Brockhurst, Sr. Tess Roiter – Lady Brockhurst, Sr. Michael Stellato – Boby Van Hussen, So. Nicole Enos – Maisie, Sr. Mikayla Florio – Nancy, Sr. Megan Pierce – Dulcie, Sr. Rachel Vincent – Fey, Sr. Sam Hill – Alphonse, Jr. Alex Milde – Pieire, Sr. Lucas Parker – Marcel. All are supported by an on-stage cast of forty-one students, a back stage cast of fifty-seven students and five students in the pit-band. The production is directed by Paul Sardinha with musical direction by Michael Barnicle and costumed by Helen Blake. Performance dates are March 22, 23, 24 @ 7:30 and 25 @ 2:00
The Boyfriend will be presented in the Guilbert D. Bristol Auditorium at the Old Rochester Regional High School. Ticket prices are $12.00 for senior citizens and students with an ID and $15.00 for adults. Tickets are available at The Marion General Store in Marion, The Pen and Pendulum in Mattapoisett and Plumb Corner Market in Rochester and in the ORRHS during school hours. ORRHS is located on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. For more ticket information contact Lisa at 508-763-8571.