2008 - 2009
Fame, The Musical
In 1980, a group of vibrant, energetic young people, African-American, White, Hispanic, rich and poor alike, converge on New York City's West 46th Street to audition for the last class of the famous New York High School of Performing Arts (P.A.) before it closes. Praying they make "P.A." has become their mantra and as the students tear open their letters from the school, they learn of their acceptance and a joyous dance of celebration ensues.
Fame, The Musical is a bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of gruelling artistic and academic work. With candour, humour and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today: issues of prejudice, identity, self-worth, literacy, sexuality, substance abuse and perseverance.
This show will take you through the highs, lows, friendships, romances and the sheer hard work that becomes daily life for the star-struck pupils in their quest for success. Not everyone makes it, but the triumphant students perform a spine-tingling finale that has prompted standing ovations around the world and our show will be no exception.
Director: Judy Follett-Johns
Musical Director: Drum Hudson
Choreographer: Nick Nasrallah
Cast
Andréa Black
Carmen Diaz
Barb Seabright-Moore
Ms. Greta Bell
Carmella Wilson
Mabel Washington
Christyane Wall
Grace “Lambchops” Lamb
D.J. Eyamie
Joe (José) Vegas
Appeared by permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association.
Greg Delmage
Schlomo Metzenbaum
Jacquelin Blakey
Iris Kelly
Jim Tanner
Mr. Sheinkopf
Lesley Osborn
Miss Esther Sherman
Lucy Bamforth
Serena Katz
Max David
Goodman “Goody” King
Michael Lobsinger
Nick Piazza
Sami Botros
Tyrone Jackson
Tim Oberholzer
Mr. Myers
Cari Leslie
Student
Chad McNamara
Student
Appeared by permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association.
Charlotte Hayes
Student
Corey Tomicic
Student
Emily Reid
Student
Gabrielle Legault
Student
Hayley Swanton
Student
Jeffrey Burge
Student
Katie Ciavaglia
Student
Kristy Allen
Student
Lauren McGee
Student
Rachael Ostroff
Student
Scott Labonte
Student
Claude Haché
Pit Chorus
Eugene Oscapella
Pit Chorus
Gabe Leury
Pit Chorus
Heather Walsh
Pit Chorus
Marty Black
Pit Chorus
Maureen Brannan
Pit Chorus
Micha Barriault
Pit Chorus
Monique Cyr-Haché
Pit Chorus
Production
Allison Hamilton
Costume Designer
Bonnie Bowie
Dance Captain
Brian Boggs
Producer
Charles Russell
Technical Director
Gabe Leury
Production Assistant
Janet Quirt
Wardrobe Mistress
John Cybanski
Sound Designer
John Solman
Lighting Designer
Kerry Price
Make-up Designer, Hair Designer
Murray Doggett
Apprentice Musical Director
Nancy Solman
Set Designer, Scenic Artist
Peter Wilson
Co-Master Carpenter
Rob Puchyr
Properties Designer
Rory Ingram
Stage Manager
Ruth Kwan
Accompanist
Sandi Mish
Costume Production Manager
Tom Mordasewicz
Co-Master Carpenter
