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Talented C Get Your BY TERRY POPE Powerful performances from the leading roles in The Brunswick Players' production of Irving Berlin's musical "Annie Get Your Gun" made the show a success last I Fridav and Satnrdnv nioMc The spotlight fell on Laura de Frees, a relatively newcomer to the B Players company, who played Annie Oakley in the lead role. A native of Memphis, Tenn., Ms. de Frees was a member of the Sock and Buskin Corpmunity Theater before moving \o Long Beach about a year ago. I She also landed a role in The Players' last production, Neil Simon's comedy "Plaza Suite," as newly wed Norma Hubley. It is her performance as Annie Oakley that people will most remember though, for taking the illiterate, Indian girl ggj role ana developing into a memorable performance on stage. Singing and acting appears to come naturally for Ms. de Frees, just B as natural as "shooting the fuzz off a peach" comes for Annie. Her performance last weekend in the environs of Hatch Auditorium on the N.C. Bap II. s ! SEWNC THEIR names In lights are shooter Frank Butler, and Laura de l WTl\ i min^m i MEM2& I ? BUT THIS Rl( ? AN! ? $100 IN TACKU ? rn J Season\ Speci? ? *38 ' Bonk Rnonang Ay oik J r- 1440 STARLIk ? .800 Lb. COX TRAII ?30H.P.E?ii ^ ?u?r *t \ GORE'S N y ServiStar & i p *t. 4 Higjraaj r* 7M rnJM?c ?*4 L* ***** IwtiMrtin t last Makes Gun' Enterl tist Assembly grounds at Ft. Caswell was stunning?a bright, fresh face and voice to match that delighted the audience number after number from the famous musical. Annie Oakley is a self-taught shooter from the days of the wild west who accepts a challenge in a shooting contest against the finest the famous Buffalo Bill (Lou Welcker) has to offer. After Annie beats Frank Butler (Steve Fitzgerald) in the match, the two battle with their feelings for one another before finally falling in love. Under the direction of Stuart Callari, the show beams with talent in the leading roles. Fitzgerald as the sometimes romantic, sometimes chauvinistic Frank Butler, is right at home opposite Ms. de Frees. Their combined numbers, especially mey oay us wonueftui" and "Anyining You Can Do," arc magical. Fitzerald has been acting since the age of four and has published books of poetry, written over 30 songs, and plays several musical instruments. The Players landed a very talented rvpoi \\ m m( HAitfMoioir mufofi Stove FltxKvrald, left, who plays sharyFrces as AonJe Oakley. |gP ^ Kn ' Jr -?1 S . jHHT, _ V _ JT- t vsAv^vvvvvvvvrfr, SIP 3 5 THIS MONTH ? ) GET t i OR ACCESSORIES ? 'EE! g Opener j: *1 Rigs | 95?? f Ale on Approved Credit ? IE BASS BOAT ? LER with side rollers J irude Motor r? htt h/?nd\ of mtrnu, i+"*\ t? (k**u U*m J IARDWARE \ Marine Center 3 130E Wkttiiilo S ? i*M ~ <U> J OfNlMllt ^ i40?* ;tx>?- ^3 ^sr ? 'Annie taining cast for "Annie Get Your Gun." Weleker even looks like Buffalo Bill and gives a believable performance as the sturdy, old westerner dressed in cowhide and goatee. Ken Campbell, a Southport attorney, also gives a valuable performance in a role he has played before, Charlie Davenport, or Buffalo Bill's quickwitted, promoter who is locked in competition with Pawnee Bill (Marshall Nero). Ellie Pittenger's minor, but excellent role as Foster Wilson, the hotel owner, marks another fine performance for The Players member. FiUeiigci Ikjs also peuOi iiieu in The Player's "Brigadoon," "Carnival" and "Plaza Suite" opposite I^aura de Frees as her newlvwed husband, Roy Hubley. Pittenger seems relaxed in the rough and grumbly roles which he has grown accustomed to. Making quite a transition from the puppeteer in "Carnival" 10 Chiei Sitting Bull in "Annie Get Your Gun" is Bob Poulk Jr., who plays the comic relief role to its fullest. Dressed in ? wild, blade wig and green party hat, the chief provided Frank Butler with a run for his money in their battle over Annie. And who could forget Annie's brother and sisters played by Forrest Whiicsidcs, Morgan Harper, Barrio Campbell and Anna Nero, four of the cutest faces on stage. Whitesides, as I.ittle Jake, steals the hearts of the audience as the little, barefoot, sniffing klu who uses his shirt sleeve for a handkerchief. It is his first performance with The Players. David Pittenger's Indian dance routines led a well-choreographed performance under the direction of Pill Pillonifnr nn.l Trini ? f .... tll.Vt I..V.O ? vj. Despite some minor problems in changing between scenes, I^ce J. Greer Jr.'s set designs were well adapted to the script, especially a beautiful, moonlit backdrop of Manhattan. Paul Pittcnger's wind ensemble also turned in another fine performance. Often the last to gain recognition for the success of a musical, the I orchestra, including pianist Susan | Williams, deserve a hand for making "Annie Get Your Gun" a success. WHEN YOU ROLLING, TH KEEP YO? The SPIRIT Pa# If you're on the | touch, you need tl tone and voice pa day more product stay on top of you The SPIRIT pagi under con surroundings, it di message. H, ? I i' f j 1J 1' i ? ;ui 11 |( >l energetic SPIRIT | call as for details. ATLANTIC MEMBERSHIP CAil 7 THE BRUNS u m i TEACHING ANNIE lo read Is Forrest Whltesides, right, who plays Annie's brother, Little Jake. In his first performance with The Players, Whltesides captured BUFFAU) BILL (l-ou Welckcr), left, and hl? promoter Charlie Davenport (Ken Camphelll, right, eye Chief I Ute ^ :"''"'! 'RE REALLY IS PAGER CAN U AHEAD, Getil :r From Motorola. o 90 but need to stay in clrn>? ic compact, SPIRIT ger. 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