## OSSIE DAVIS

Outstanding author and star of the Broadway hit show of last
season, "Purlie Victorious." Mr. Davis has appeared prominently
in such hit shows as "Raisin in the Sun," "Lost in the Stars," the
television production of Paule Marshall's "Brown Girl, Brown-
stones," to list just a few of his credits. Mr. Davis is a prominent
writer, having authored many television shows, articles, etc., and
is currently very busy on a series of theatrical writing assignments.
Because of his great interest in projecting this particular type of
theatre, Mr. Davis has agreed to co-produce and, if available,
star in "BALLAD FOR BIMSHIRE," playing the role of Neddie
Boyce.

## CHRISTINE SPENCER

This golden voiced singer has appeared in a long list of shows. With the New York City Center she appeared in "Finian's Rainbow," "Carmen Jones," and "Showboat." She appeared on Broadway in "Jamaica." She played Cindy Lou of "Carmen Jones" in "Theatre in the Park," and Summer Stock productions. Her television credits include: "The Ed Sullivan Show," "Revlon Revue," "Camera Three," "Harry Belafonte, New York 19," etc. Miss Spencer has been presented in recital in such cities as Los Angeles, St. Louis, Norfolk, and New York. She will co-star in "BALLAD FOR BIMSHIRE," playing the role of Daphne Byfield.

## JIMMY RANDOLPH

The fine voice of Jimmy Randolph is certainly a familiar one to
music lovers. He has appeared from coast to coast and abroad in
leading supper clubs and theatres in the past few years. He has
been seen in many television shows and has recorded for major
labels. His most memorable performances to date are probably as
Crown in "Porgy and Bess" and as Husky Miller in the revival
of "Carmen Jones" at City Center. Mr. Randolph will play the
role of Johnnie in "BALLAD FOR BIMSHIRE."

FREEDOMWAYS ASSOCIATES

extend to you, your family and friends a cordial invitation to join us in a memorable and enjoyable event - a theatre benefit party for the all-star musical, BALLAD FOR BIMSHIRE, with an AFTER-SHOW RECEPTION to meet the cast.

THE DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1963 at 8:30 P.M.

We have seen a run-through of the play and can assure you it is a musical the whole family will enjoy. We know too that you will have a stimulating evening, meeting and talking with the members of the cast at the reception FREEDOMWAYS is arranging for our guests at the theatre after the performance.

Won't you now write down October 18 as a date with FREEDOMWAYS and use the order blank below to place your order for tickets. The MAYFAIR is a small house and tickets in each category are very limited so we urge you not to delay. We hope that those of you who can, will order $7.50 seats for only through contributions will we realize any substantial sum which the magazine does need to continue its expansion.

Upon receipt of your check, theatre tickets will be sent you. We can confidently assure you of a most rewarding and enjoyable evening.

PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW IN ORDERING YOUR TICKETS.

FREEDOMWAYS ASSOCIATES, Inc.
Room 542, 799 Broadway
New York 3, New York

GR 7-8866

Enclosed is a check* or money order in the amount of $_________ to cover the following ticket order for BALLAD FOR BIMSHIRE, Friday evening, October 18.

_________ seats @ $7.50 (including contribution to FREEDOMWAYS)

_________ seats @ $6.00 (including contribution to FREEDOMWAYS)

_________ seats @ $5.00 (including contribution to FREEDOMWAYS)

Name

Address Phone

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(*Please make checks payable to FREEDOMWAYS ASSOCIATES, Inc.)

IT'S HERE.......

Ossie Davis, Bernard Waltzer and Page Productions

present

# "BALLAD FOR BIMSHIRE"

A MUSICAL PLAY SET IN BARBADOS
= with an ALL STAR CAST =

AT THE
MAYFAIR THEATRE
235 WEST 46th STREET
(Between Broadway and 8th Avenue)

IRVING BURGIE (LORD BURGESS)

No one within the sound of a radio, TV set or record player, could have escaped hearing the music of composer-lyricist IRVING BURGIE (LORD BURGESS) over the last eight years. He is the composer of such memorable hits as "Jamaica Farewell," "Island in the Sun," which he wrote for the 20th Century Fox production by the same name, "Dolly Dawn," "I Do Adore Her," "Land of the Sea and Sun," etc. He has written over 30 of Harry Belafonte's hits. He has written for the Kingston Trio, "El Matador," "The Seine," etc.; and for several other vocal groups and personalities. His songs have had some 35 million record sales in the past eight years. Mr. Burgie conceived "BALLAD FOR BIMSHIRE" some four years ago, and has written the lyrics and music, and co-authored the book.