How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying!

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Tabor Academy presents the popular musical “How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying!” on February 23-25 at 7:30 PM on the stage of Fireman Auditorium, Hoyt Hall on the Tabor campus.  A cast and crew of over 45 students have teamed up this winter to bring this Pulitzer Prize-winning musical to life.  The lead role of J. Pierpont Finch, a window washer who cons his way to become CEO of the World Wide Wicket Company, is played by Oliver Palmer ‘13 of Owensboro, Kentucky.  Rosemary, Finch’s secretary and eventual wife, is played by Claire Knowlton ‘13 of Milford, MA.  Other principle roles include Cal Heavey ‘12 of Marion as Bud Frump, the spoiled nephew of the boss, J.B. Biggley, who is played by Joe Coffey ‘13 of East Dennis, MA; Izzie Grover ‘12 of Marion who plays Smitty, Rosemary’s best friend; Claire Chatinover ‘13 of Edgartown, MA as Hedy LaRue, Biggley’s love interest; Rachel Petri ‘12 of Rochester as Miss Jones, Biggley’s secretary; Chapman Hyatt ’13 of Evergreen, Colorado as Bratt the personnel manager; and Jacob Swift ’12 of Fairhaven as Twimble the head of the mailroom.  The production staff includes John M. Heavey as the director, David Horne, the music director, Richard Van Voris the technical director, Danielle LaTulippe, the choreographer, Annemarie Ferdericks and Ruth Finnie the costume designers, and Molly Hanson ’13 of Tiverton, RI as the stage manager.

“How to Succeed” (or “H2$” as it is currently known on Broadway) opened on Broadway in October 1961, running for 1,417 performances.  Starring Robert Morse in the lead role of Finch, the show won seven Tony Awards, the New York Drama Critics Circle award, and the 1962 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. In 1967, a film based on the musical was released by United Artists, with many of the original cast recreating their roles. A 1995 revival was mounted at the same theatre as the original production ran for 548 performances and starred Matthew Broderick and Megan Mullally.  A 50th anniversary Broadway revival directed and choreographed by Rob Ashford and starring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette opened on March 27, 2011, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre where it is still enjoying a robust run.

H2$ continues to draw enthusiastic audiences for the past forty years. A terrific line-up of songs written by Frank Loesser (“I Believe in You,” ‘The Brotherhood of Man”) powered by witty lyrics matches a clever story by Abe Burrows that satirically skewers the American corporate culture of the late 50’s and early 60’s.  With its overt sexism and corporate promotion based on personality rather than performance, the world of H2$ may seem distant from our own ostensibly P.C. culture.  Yet, The World Wide Wicket Corporation may well remind audiences of the corporate culture of today!

Mattapoisett Rail Trial Update

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Friends of the Bike Path will meet February 28, 2012 at the Mattapoisett Public Library on Barstow Street beginning 6:30.  We are gearing up for an active year of progress, public relations, and events. The meeting agenda will include questions and answers on progress, as well as a planning session for upcoming events:  Bike safety sessions and bike ride for April, plus a fitness and a fundraising challenge on Sunday June 24, 2012.  Both events will be a family friendly to encourage everyone to come out and ride or walk on our beautiful rail trail.

Regarding bike path progress, there has been a meeting with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and we are looking forward to a 25% review including a public hearing in late spring or early summer.  We are hopeful that the successful 25% review will result in the Phase 1B project Mattapoisett Neck to depot Street) being back in the regional TIP for construction funding.  While we wait for construction, we hope to replace the former pedestrian bridge across the Eel pond breach. This project needs to get environmental permits squared away, but we are confident we’ll get it done.  And finally, we are working with other towns along the South Coast Bikeway(Fall river to Wareham) on a variety of informational and bike advocacy issues.  Please come February 28 to learn all about what happening on the Bike Path and sign up to volunteer.

SouthCoast Children’s Chorus Informance

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The SouthCoast Children’s Chorus announces its February informance on February 12 at 4:00 pm at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church at 124 Front St. in Marion. The “informance” is an informal performance in which the chorus demonstrates aspects of their rehearsal process – from beginning to learn a song, through the polishing phase, and on to complete performance. The Chorus will sing songs from their repertoire, demonstrate rehearsal techniques, entertain questions from the audience, and encourage the audience to join them in a song or two! The SouthCoast Chldren’s Chorus is a 35-voice auditioned regional chorus with singers from Marion, Mattapoisett, Fairhaven, Dartmouth, New Bedford and Westport, and is directed by Leslie Piper and accompanied by Joyce Jacobsen. Admission is free, but a suggested donation of $5 per person ($10 maximum per family) will be accepted at the door.

Marion Democratic Town Committee

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A meeting of the Marion Democratic Town Committee shall convene for the purpose of electing four Delegates and three Alternates to the Massachusetts State Convention at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, Saturday, June 2. The caucus will be held at the Indian Cove Club House, 106 Indian Cove Road, Marion February 11 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Snow date Saturday, February 18 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

For more information contact Judi Havens at 508- 826-1027 or Eileen Marum at 508-758-9751.

Marion Census

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If you have not yet returned, or telephoned in, your 2012 Annual Street Listing (Census) please do so immediately to the Marion Town Clerk, 2 Spring Street, Marion, MA 02738. Home visits will be made to all residents failing to respond. Should you have any questions please contact the Town Clerk’s office 508-748-3502.

RHS Takes a Trip Back in Time

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The February meeting of the Rochester Historical Society will be on Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00 pm at the East Rochester Church/Museum, 355 County Road, Rochester. Frances Florindo will present “A Trip Back in Rochester History” through the pages of an old Jenkins family scrapbook. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

It is with great pleasure the Heritage Days Committee extends a big thank you to the community and to the people who stepped forth to insure the event will continue.

The next meeting will be February 21 at 6:30 pm in the library meeting room, anyone who was unable to attend January’s meeting but wants to help is cordially invited to join us. As always feel free to contact theseamstress@verizon.net with questions, suggestions or concerns.

“The Climate Crisis”

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On Thursday, February 18 at 11:00 am in the Meeting Room of the Mattapoisett Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, the public is invited to join Mary Jane Sorrentino for a presentation on “The Climate Crisis” followed by an opportunity for questions. Discover the truth about the climate crisis and the meaningful steps we can take to bring about change. Ms. Sorrentino, trained by the Gore Climate Change Project, will be speaking about the causes of this global disaster, how it is affecting New England and particularly our coastal areas, and what responses our communities can embrace.

Mary Jane Sorrentino is self-employed as a Sustainability Consultant, helping non-profits, small businesses, schools and other organizations/individuals reduce their impact on the environment. She can help in the planning and implementation stages of “going green.”

She enjoys giving climate change presentations as a volunteer with The Climate Reality Project. Since 2007, Mary Jane has given more than 30 presentations to schools, libraries, businesses, and organizations in RI and MA.

Ms. Sorrentino recently completed her MS degree in Environmental Studies at Antioch University New England.  She already holds a MA in Museum Studies (1980) from the George Washington University in Washington, DC, and a BA in Art History and American Studies (1975) from Fordham University in New York City.  In March 2007 and January 2008, she participated in a training on climate change in the Northeast by the Union of Concerned Scientists in Boston.

Program sponsored by the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee (MDTC).  The MDTC Caucus will begin at 10 am and precede Ms. Sorrentino’s Climate Change Presentation at 11 am.

Sippican School Kindergarten Registration

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Children who will be five years of age by August 31, 2012, and reside in Marion are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten. Kindergarten Registration will be held at Sippican School on Wednesday, March 20 from 9:30 to 10:30 am and from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

During these times, registration forms will be processed, and new parents will have the opportunity to meet with our Principal and Nurse. A copy of each student’s updated immunization record must be submitted at the time of registration. Records should include verification of lead screening, hepatitis B vaccination and other immunizations. An original birth certificate for each student must be presented to be photocopied. Proof of residency requirements must also be met. Three verifications of home address, (e.g. copy of lease or real estate tax bill, vehicle registration, driver’s license, current electric, cable or gas bill).

Information and forms will be mailed by Friday, February 17 to the parents of all prospective kindergarteners. Any parent not receiving this information should call Cathy Caramanica at Sippican School at 508-748-0100, ext. 316.

Mattapoisett Council on Aging

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Starting on March 2, the Mattapoisett COA will begin line-dancing classes with instructor Nancy Cabral on Fridays from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Beginners welcome. $2 suggested donation. 17 Barstow Street, Center School, 508-758-4110

Boating Skills and Seamanship Course

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A Boating Skills and Seamanship Course will be offered by the Onset/Marion Flotilla 63 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Classes will be held on Thursday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Lockheed Martin (Sippican) Training Room at 7 Barnabus Rd., Marion, MA  02738.

Registration and classes will begin on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. This course is directed to the first time boater and as a review for the more experienced boater. For more information contract Warren Washburn after 6:00 p.m. at (508)789-3680.