 September
9th and 10th, 2005
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Rollicking Good Time and Have a Pint with Us!
Silver Spring Stage presents two special fundraising performances
of The Embassy Players 41st Annual British Old Time Music Hall "A
Little of What You Fancy," Friday September 9 and Saturday September
10 at 8:00 PM. The variety show - filled with humorous old-fashioned
songs, comic skits and snappy dance numbers - is fun for all audiences!
Tickets cost $25 and include refreshments. The popular show will
sell out fast, so reserve your tickets now online at GET TICKETS
or by phone at (301) 593-6036.
For those unfamiliar with the British Music Hall, it is similar
to American Vaudeville - popular songs and dances with comedy routines.
Music Hall emerged in the 1840's from pub entertainment. The shows
moved from the pubs to the theaters, though keeping the free flowing
spirited refreshments. The medium became very popular - favorites
for every class - and by 1875, there were hundreds in London alone
and more across the British Isles. All Music Hall performances followed
a basic format: a "Chairman" acted as master of ceremonies, introducing
singers, dancers and specialty acts. The Embassy Players' Music
Hall revives that fun-filled format. A trademark and attraction
of all Music Halls is the generous refreshments offered the audience,
and The Embassy Players maintain that fine tradition. Music Hall
is an entertainment experience not to be missed!
The cast features Malcolm Edwards as Mr. Chairman and Albert Coia
(Helen Hayes Award nominee) as the Cheekie Chappie. The ensemble
is a talented lot of singers, dancers and actors. The Chorus has
the charming name of "the Edwardians" and the dancers are "the Bow
Belles". The show was directed by Eileen Kent and produced by Pauline
Griller-Mitchell, with musical director Sally Hile.
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