Student Prince Rehearsals

Rehearsals for the Gisborne Amateur Operatic Society's 1963 production of Sigmund Romberg's "The Student Prince" are now entering their final stages as the show prepares to take the floor for its opening night on Monday, October 14th.

This year, the show will run for only a seven-performance, six-day season in the Opera House.

Produced by Mrs Linda Hastings, of Hamilton, the show tells the story of Prince Karl Franz, and is set in the university town of Heidelberg and the Royal Palace at Karlsberg, during the year 1860.

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Paul Pollard (centre), who plays the comedy lead of Lutz, with John Gordon (Hubert), and Stan Fawcett (Ruder).

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Principal players Jenny Fromow (Kathie) and Ray Dalton (Prince Karl Franz), watched during a scene by members of the chorus.

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Peter Plummer (Baron Arnheim) and Patsy Jeory (Countess Leydon)

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Members of the ballet group: Carol Scott, Doreen Rockard, Lynette Martin, Regency Blair (ballet mistress), Wendy Ovenden, Patricia Hall, and Cynthia Wheeler. In front: Julie Dawson. Absent: Kerrin McMurray.