1961/62 LTM NATIONAL
PANTOMIME
BANANA
BOY
The
Story
An acting troupe receives news that a great British Impresario
John Linley, is available to conduct a film test of the group
in Portland.
The dances are ready, the actors are ready and so are the songs
- and shortly they are off to Portland. It is also a homecoming
for Fred who grew up in Portland, but much to his grandmother's
disappointment, he has left the banana fields of Portland to take
up a clerk's work in Kingston all the while writing music and
skits for the troupe.
The troupe which includes Celia, who delights in boasting about
her travels overseas, the unhappily married Monique; Rosa who
has returned from England lovesick and their biggest supporter
Aunt Hannah. Rounding out the group are playboys Norman and Ben
who compete for Celia's affection.
On their arrival in Portland much excitement happens, and after
great confusion the troupe impresses John Linley and dreams become
reality.
Cast of Characters Fred: Keith Sasso Bragga: Alston Blair Mirrie: Joyce Lalor Mortimer: Buddy Pouyatt Man Son: Cardiff Williams Celia: Carmen Manley Angela: Alma Mock Yen Aunt Mum: Louise Bennett Mamsie: Myrtle Robinson Norman: Keith Bradley Cliff: David Lindo Cathy: Mary Levy Rastas: Delroy Mendes, Roy Mattos, Noel Dexter Rasta Queen: Maude Fuller Bentley: Ranny Williams Grannie Rachel: Inez Hibbert Rosa: Claire Spaulding John Linley: Dennis Marshall/ David Brown In supporting roles: Carmen Anderson, Joy Guntley, Barbara Kaufman, Barbara Knowles, Patricia Thomas, Frank Ashley, Desmond Cesar-Brown, Barry Moncrieffe, Ronald Simmonds, Mario Smith, Derek Williams, Daniel Daire Dancers: Yvonne DaCosta, Barbara Grant, Thelma Manley, Gertrude Sherwood, Pansy Silvera, Audley Butler, Ken Mock Yen, Bertie Rose |
Musical
Numbers Act One Congratulations Portland Rain Evening Train Pounds, Shillings & Pence Oh Oh Delilah Defederated Ladies Gros Michel Scuffling Act Two Grannie Rachel I Chase a Rainbow She Come from Port Au Prince Gazing Over the Canepiece Angela Brown Naughty Little Flea Banana Boy Finale Orchestra Flo Wilson, Noel Peck, Pete Stewart - Violins Herbert Nelson - Bass Joseph Walters - Trumpet Jackie Williams/ Joe Bennett - Trumpet Lloyd Mason - Flute & Piccolo Joe Williams - Alto Sax & Clarinet Charles O'Brien - Tenor Sax & Clarinet Karl McLeod - Drums Mitlon Osbourne - Congos Mapletoft Poulle - Piano & leader |