CAMPUS THUNDER REVIEW GALLERY
1950

1. CAMPUS THUNDER
Knights of Thunder ........ Richard Limbacher, Joan Rroadbin, Donald Bliss
Genie .............................................................................. Joseph Lichtcnstein
Woman ................................................................................... Bea Horwitt
First Actor (Steve) .................................................................. Stewart Baker
Second Actor (Richard) ...................................................... James Mehorter
Actren (Katy) .......................................................................... Gerry Baker
Thunder Players ................ James Quigley, Jr., Robert Middleiiiass, Stanley
Epstein, John Micka, Bob Jones, Curt Brotherton, Robert Friedrnan, Sye Shifrin, Frank Driscoll, Yvonne
Herndon, Jo Mercuric, Nancy Fray, Marilu Elliot, Jane Lalley, Lenorc Bifield, Sandra Vilensky, Catherine
Cashavelly, Shirley Baum.

2. THE CAMPUS GREEN
Campus Men .................. Frank Driscoll, Sye Shifrin, Robert Friedrnan, Curt Brotherlon,
James Quigly, Jr., Robert Middlemass, Bob Jones, John Micka, Stanley Epstein.
Coeds........Lenore Bifield, Sandra Vilensky, Jane Lalley, Shirley Baum, Marilu Elliot,
Elainc Maline, Nancy Fray, Yvonne Herndon, jo Mercuric. Announcer .................................................................................... Irvln Arthur
Murderous Squad ............ ....... Lee Kohn, Betty Peamll, Frances Goldberger, Loretta Hergert,
Carol Conway, Mary Pirrello.
Steve .................................................... .. ............................... Stewart Baker
Katy...................................................... Gerry Baker
Dr. Darner................................. Maxine Levine
Prof. Cherry ...................................... Edward Morrison
Prof. Barclay .................................................................................... John Reed
Teacher of Modern Dance ........................................................ Joan Broadbin
Students of the Dance............ (THUNDERETTES)........Paul Jepson, Frank Castellucci, Donald Lyons,
Bill Desmond, Sheldon Lasnovsky, King Sinanian, Sidney Litwak, Edgar Moorhouse, Lee Abramson, Robert Connelly
Wally .......................................................................................... Leo Broadbin Mama Maria Vivian Pellicano
Probation Stndenls ........................ Dutch Hardie, Richard Limbacher, Loretta Hergert, Betty Pearsall.

ORIGINAL SONGS-FEATURED IN CAMPUS GREEN

"Dear Cigarette'' ......................................................... Ahlberg and Martin
(Sung by Gerry Baker)
"Be you far U.B." ........................................................ Ahlberg and Martin
(Sung by Campus Chords)
(/ Love to tee the Girls in) "Galoshes" .......................... Ahlberg and Martin
(Sung by Maxine Levine, Edward Morrison, John Reed)
"The Donut Polka" .......................................................... Ahlberg and Martin
(Sung fay Stewart and Gerry Baker and Campus Chords)
"We're on Probataioii' .................................................... Music by Sirae Neary
(Sung by Probation Students)

3, "NELLIE"
Directress .................................................................................. Maria Colina

Swiss Men .......... ..... Bob Jones, John Micka, Curt Brotherton, Dutch Hardie,
Richard Limbacher, Stanley Epstein.
Swisi Girls ............................ Jo Merairio, Sandra Vilensky, Vivian Pellicano,
Lenorc Bifield, Lee Kohn, Frances Goldberger.
Innkeeper ...................................................................................... Irvin Arthur
Nellie .......................................................................................... Gerry Baker
Beatrice ........................................................................................ Merilu Elliot
The Dutcbess .............................................................................. Maxine Levine
Cordelia ...................................................................................... Mary Pirrello
Cornelius ........................................................................... Stewart Baker
Ferdinand .............................................................................. Edward Morrison
Kelvin ............................................................................ Robert Middlemass
I'irst Guest ............................................................................ Carol Conway
Second Guest ..................... .................................................. Loretta Hergert
Vassar Girls '27 ........................................................ ......... (THEMSELVES)

Act I. An Inn in Switzerland. Afternoon.
Act II. Same. That night.
Art III. Same. The next day.

Featuring the original song:"Peaches and Cream" ................................................ Ahlberg and Martin
(Sung by chorus)

4. HONKY TONK IN NEW ORLEANS
Tourists ...... Joan Broadbin, Kay Roche, James Quigley, Jr., Leo Broadbin
Blues Singer ............... .............................................................. Phj'llis Cross
Blues Dancers ............ ... Jean Hilzinger, Paula Nagouniey, Norma Taggart
Waitress .................................................................... Frances Goldbcrger
Hanky Tonk Men ................ Stanley Epstein, Donald Bliss, Dutch Hardic,
Robert Friedman, Richard Limbacher, Bob Jones.
Honky Tonk Woman .. . ....... Vivian Pellkano, Shirley Baum, Jo Mercurio,
Betty Pearsal, Lenore Bifield, Vera Horowitz.
Steve and Katy ...................................... ............... Stewart and Gerry Baker
Frankie .................................................................................... ... Nancy Fray
Johnny ........................ ........................................................ James Mehorter
Nellie Bly ………………………................................................ Betty Pearsall
Judge ……………………………………….................................. Robert Middlemass
Jury ................ Maxinc Levine, Maria Colina, Edward Morrison, John Reed,
Loretta Hergert, Carol Conway, Merilu iilliot, John Mifka, Jane Lalley, Lee Kohn, Syc Shifrm.
Medicine Doctor .................................................................. Sidney Litwak
Congo Dancers…………….. Patricia Rogofl, Beverly Hoppin, Marcella Gotsch,
Joan Carr, Sandra Vilensky, Rella Heuber.
Featuring the original song:
''Hanky Tonk in New Orleans……………………................................. Sime Neary
(Sung.By Tourists and Chorus)
Frankie and Johnny dance directed by Michael Gitlrick
Artistic Direction of Modern Dance by Louise Mattlage
(Intermission-Ten Minutes)

5. VAUDEVILLE
Singers………………………………………..Stewart Baker, Gerry Baker, James Quigley, Jr
'The Headliners
1. Mehorter and Bificld
2. Epstein and Hergert
3. Friedman and Hardie
4. Reed, Micka and Limbadicr
5. Friedman arid Pellicano
6. Fray, Jones, Shifrin, Limbacher and Pirrello
7. Friedman and Quigley
Dancer .............................................……………………. ........... Harold Marshall
Singe Doorman .......................................................................... Irvin Arthur
Jolson ................................................ ........... ................. Robert Middlemass
Tucker ……………………………………… ....................... Carol Conway
Tangaay ................................... .................................................. Bca Horwitt
Cantor ................................................................................ Edward Morrison
Famous Sisters ................................................................ THUNDERETTES
Dancing Partners .................................... Barbara Framson, Curt Brotherton
Featuring the original songs:
"Vaudeville"……………………………………………………….. Sime Neary
(Sung by Baker, Baker, Quigley)
''Season's Greetings"………………………………………… Ablberg and Martin
(Sung by Gerry Baker)

6. TENAMENT PENTHOUSE
Steve and Katy ...................................................... Stewart and Gerry Baker
Tenamenl Women.......... Loretta Kackowski, Doris Kubicko, Gloria Farren,
Rose Marie Cerra. Marion Breen, Marlenc Morin, Lorraine Mehrhoff".
The Boy ……………………….................................... Chester Bettini
The Mother ........................................................................ Maxinc Levine
Sally ............................ ........................................................ ….. Joan Broadbin
Chauffen………………….. .......................................……………. John Karlac
Featuring the original song:
"A Tenament Penthouse" ………………………………………... Sime Neary
(Sung by Stewart and Gerry Baker)
Tenament Women dance by Sime Neary

7. A GLOVE AND A STAR
Soloist .................................................................................. Vera Horowitz
Dancers ......................................... .......... Patricia Roeoff. Beverly Hoppin
The Star .................................. …………………….. Gerry Baker
The Men .................. Robert MJddlcmass, John Micka, Robert Friedman,
Richard Limbachcr, Syec Shifrin, Stanley Epstein, Frank Driscoll, Donald Bliss.
The Women ............ Nancy Fray, Shirley Baum, Jo Mercurio, Jane Lalley,
Lenore Bifield, Sandra Vilensky, Patricia Rogoff, Beverly Hoppin.
Featuring the original song:
"I'm a Baby in my Baby's Arms" ......... ... . .... ... Ahlberg and Martin
(Sung by Men and Gerry Baker)

8. FRUSTRATION SALON
Psychiatrist .................................................................................. Bob Jones
Nurse ...... ..... ... .... ..... ............... .. . ... Mary Pirrello
Dutch .................................................................................... Dutch Hardie
Patients ................ Stewart Baker, Joan Broadbin, Maxine Levine, Edward Morrison

Featuring the original songs:
"You're What the Doctor Ordered" .......................... Ahlberg and Martin
(Sung by Stewart Baker, Joan Broadbin, Maxine Levine and Edward Morrison)
"All the World Loves the Thunderettes" ................................ Sime Neary
(Sung by James Quigley, Jr. and the Thunderettes)

9. DEAR CIGARETTE
Kitty ................................................................................... Gerry Baker
Richard ............................................................................... James Mchorttr
Chauffeur .............................................................................. John Karlac
Reprise: "Dear Cigarette"

10. A STAR RETURNS
Stage Doorman .......................................................................... Irvin Arthur
Men and Women of the Chorus
Featuring the original song:
"They Hung a Star" (on my Dressing Room Door) .... Ahlberg & Martin (Sung by Gerry Baker)
Ballet by Gerry Baker and Michael Gulrick

11. FINALE-CAMPUS THUNDER . .. Entire Company

CREDITS

Costumes........Marguerite's Shoppe and Regal Costumes of Bridgeport;
Variety Costume Company, New York.
Genie costume, gowns of Birth of The Blues, A Glove and A Star, and other special costumes made by Mrs. Sime Neary.
Tails and top hats, Fulton Clothes, Bridgeport. . . .
Scenery.Fowler Scenic Studio, Inc., and Frank Stevens Studio, New York.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Sime Neary Dance Studio, 1188 Main Street, Bridgeport.
Mr. S. K. Moravek, Bridgeport
Radio Stations WICC, WLIZ, WNAB
Miss Esther Burr, D. M. Read Company
Mr. Gene Supple, D. M. Read Company
Mr. Alex Boldakoff, University of Bridgeport
Music Department, University of Bridgeport
Mr. Peter McNab
Mr. Edward Trotter
Mrs. Vinka's Homestyle Doughnut Shoppe
Howland's Department Store
Davidson's 1192 Main Street, Bridgeport

NEW ORIGINAL MUSICAL NUMBERS
IN THE PRODUCTION INCLUDE:

WORDS AND MUSIC BY HARRY AHLBERG and STEVE "LAZY" MARTIN
"Dear Cigarette"
"Bn You l:or U.B."
( I Love To See The Girls In) "Galoshes"
"The Doughnut Polka"; Recorded by Frank Wojnarski's Orchestra; Dana #2057
"Season Greetings"
"Peaches And Cream"
"I'm A Baby in My Baby's Arms"
"You're What the Doctor Ordered"
"They Hung a Star" (Upon My Dressing Room Door)

WORDS AND MUSIC BY HARRY AHLBERG and STEVE "LAZY" MARTIN
"All The World Loves The Thunderettes"
"We're On Probation"
"A Tenament Penthouse"
"Hanky Tonk In New Orleans"
"Vaudeville"

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LASTING EVENTS & MEMORIES FROM
CAMPUS THUNDER
1950
"CAMPUS THUNDER REVIEW"

Played 3 performances and one matinee (4 in all) ---

ONCE MORE FROM ALADDIN'S LAMP OF WONDERS we bring to you Campus Thunder. This next chapter in our book tells us of the troubles and trials of the third edition of the Thunder shows. We recall the sad moments that occurred when the star of the show, Gerry Baker, had some electrical volts through her and fell over unconscious during the dress rehearsal, but all turned out well for Gerry on opening performances Still another trouble on the opening night was, that the show ran much too long but the audience didn't mind it. Especially when watching from the beck of the theatre, we saw curtains flying all different ways. One columnist told us that we must have had electrical curtains flying! Remember how the wrong scenes were set up for the opening night. The audience didn't seem to notice it a bit, but we did. We recall other troubles we had, especially with the cast party when we had a free for all and party crashers at Champ's Shorehouse. The saddest of all was the death of one of the star's father the afternoon of the second performance. Like a good trouper, Pick Limbacher went on as usual for the rest of the performances. Good luck to you, Dick.

We also had some fun at this edition. The stage hands at the Klein refused to begin until Leo Broadbin went to find the key to the curtain. The show could not open until he found the key. Leo went from the upstairs to the basement in search of his treasure. This is a classical theatrical ruse.

Top scenes of the show were The Campus Green with the girls' football team; Nellie, a takeoff of the Vassar follies of 1927; the very impressive Honky Tonk in New Orleans done in Strobe light and Frustration Saloon with a takeoff of movie stars, not to mention the finale which kept everybody in applause. Campus Thunder '50 for the first time turned away well over 700 people on its closing night for the lack of room, and Gerry and Stew Baker starred together for the first time; Frank Castellucci took over the coveted role of "Fifi" leader of New England's most interesting women. The Fifi strip tease, a must in the past editions, was soon to take its swan song in the fifty edition for the last time. Joe Litchen-stein took over the role of the Campus Thunder Genie, only to get hurt in an automobile accident and Boris Moskelanke took over his role for the final night's performance.

Campus Thunder '50 had taken the place of Campus Thunder '49. The Question going around Campus was..What happened to Campus Thunder '49?

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