The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

while she stood in the center of the stage, directly beneath q bril- liant spotlight, the ensemble danc- ed about her. A burst of applause broke from the audience even be- fore this number was finished, when the lighting effects employed by Mr Hyde to light this number. were changed 90 as the gcwns worn by the girls became a vir- tual myriad of soft beautiful colors.
 A speciality by George Tam many and Herman Schuster, offer- ing a snappy syncopated buck routine, followed this, and they were exceedingly well received. A waltz speciality by Helen Gordon and Tito Sorranto, graceful ex- ecution of the worlds most beau tiful dance, came next.
 Then to add . little diversion to the program, the popular har- mony duet, Bill Clasby and Bill Young, sang two numbers winning a wealth of applause from the capacity audience.
 Two charming Waterbury girls, billed on the program as having Hot Feet, demonstrated that they had in a fast buck routine. This was presented by the Misses Helen Larkin and Dorothy Sternberg.
 Society Orchestra Was Hit
 Immediately following this num- Der, the "Frolic's society orches- tra was introduced, and as the curtain parted, the audience burst irto unrestrained laughter. Seated against a vivid green drop, were five exceedingly unkempt men. It was the Berkshire Revelers, the popular hiil-billy band and they of girls, dressed in vivid Spanish show.
 An added feature to their pre- sentation of three numbers. was the farmerette dance which was offered by Miss Lillian Mccoy, Miss Helen Larkin and Miss Dorothy
 A toe dance offering appropri- ately labeled. "The Spirit of Grace'' was presented successful ly by Miss Kay Darling.
 Then came Q speciality which won a wealth of applause. It was fast, syncopated buck dance and was executed in whirl-wind fash ion by Miss Lillian Mccoy.
 "In old Spain. the most elab- crate and colorful production en- semble unit in the entire show, was presented next. Miss Irene Wolfe and William Carbon, both displaying their fine voices, sang Green Eyes" the beautiful Span ish number, while the ensemble of girls, dressed in viyd Spanish costumes, executed the intricate steps of a Spanish routine.
 This production unit also feat ured a Spanish Tango presented by Miss Helen Gordon and Tito Sorrento, and was also played on the guitar by Mickey Malana.
 When the roar of applause which greeted the presentation of this unit had subsided, James Pala- dino won restrained laughs with n comedy-eccentric routine. during which he performed several difii- cult steps.
 The Tiller Girls came next, offer ing a routine in perfect unison. They were the Misses Lillian Me- Coy, Dorothy Sternberg. Helen Larkin, Virginia Corcoran and Alice Bergamo.
 Happy Trio Of Sisters
 The Happy Trio, composed of three charming sisters and their brother, occupied by the featured next to closing spot on the bill. And they occupied it deservingly.
 Offering two numbers in close harmony and accompanied by their brother, these sisters presented one of the finest acts ever seen on a Waterbury stage. Their numbers fairly stopped the show, and dur ing the night performance they were called back and recalled by an audience which fully appreciat- ed their talent.
 Those in the trio are Miss Olive Happy, Miss Estelle Happy, Miss Muriel Happy, and Joseph Hap py.
 The snappy military finale fol- lowed. The entire cast, dressed in flashing military costumes. pre- sented a series of marches In for nation, a spectacle the like of which has never been witnessed here before. A group of National Guardsmen presented gun driii as an added feature to this finale unit. and this won considerable applause.
 And so with this smashing finale. the Frolic came to an end - and justly was 1t declared the most elaborate. the greatest. and the most entertaining all-Waterbury revue ever presented in this city. The ladies of the ensemble were the Misses Dorothy Smith. Kay Darling, Bell Schain, Beatrice Benedetti, Helen IIarkin, Alice Bergamo, Virginia Corcoran. Bri- gida Biondi, Doris Brown, Helen Padveresky. Mary Broulette, Doris Durette, Evelyn Nevus. Irene Santavenere. Peggy Druan. Flora Bard. Kay Lucid. Gillie Beaudry. Dorothy Lucas. Florence LaVas-
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