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Fame (The Musical)
Conceived and Developed by DAVID DE SILVA
Book by JOSE FERNANDEZ
Lyrics by JACQUES LEVY
Music by STEVE MARGOSHES
(Title Song "Fame" written by DEAN PITCHFORD and MICHAEL GORE)
An amateur performance by arrangement with
JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD
on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL
20 -22 January 2000
7.30 p.m. ach evening and 2.30 p.m. Saturday Matinee
Hind Leys Theatre
Forest St, Shepshed, Leics., LE12 9DB |
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CAST
| Nic Piazza |
Gavin |
| Serena Katz |
Jenny |
| Joe (Jose) Vegass |
Lee |
| Carmen Diaz |
Kim |
| Mabel Washington |
Alice |
| Grace Lamb (Lambchops) |
Nicole |
| Schlomo Metzenbaum |
David B |
| Tyrone Jackson |
Tom W |
| Iris Kelly |
Zoe |
| Goodman King (Goody) |
Michael |
| The Teachers: |
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| - Miss Sherman |
Lesley |
| - Miss Bell |
Rowena |
| - Miss Myers |
Vicky |
| - Mr Scheinkopf |
David L |
| The Dancers |
Becky, Charlotte, Laura P, Laura W, Michelle, Naomi, Rebecca &
Stacey |
| The Actors & Musicians |
Abigail, Alice, Ella, Hannah,Joanna, Joseph, Katie, Laura G, Louise, Lucy, Matthew, Nikki, Rachael C, Rachel W & Tom V
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CREDITS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
| Producer |
Adrian Dobson |
| Directors |
Adrian Dobson & Neil Pascoe |
| Musical Director |
Jonathan Orton |
| Choreographers |
Wendy Spencer |
| Stage Manager |
Roger Sissons |
| Front Of House Manager |
Julia Daniels |
| Lighting |
Alix Dobson, Matt Baker & James White |
| Sound |
Paul Frost |
| Set |
Hawthorn Theatrical & The Crew |
| Pyrotechnics/Effects |
Matt Bird & Matt Willcox |
| Costumes |
Sue Penver |
| Props |
Ken Motyl |
| Box Office |
Val Morgan & Chris Wright |
| Photographs |
Harry Robinson |
| Poster |
Jim Shields |
| Publicity |
Amanda Lowe |
| Programme |
Adrian Dobson |
| Fundraising |
Elaine Russell, Janet Chinn & Margaret Cook |
| Website |
Adam Montandon |
| Acknowledgements |
Hind Leys College Staff and Caretakers;
All parents, family & friends who have helped in any way; Richard Perkins for set storage; Shirley Hull; Maurice Aucott;
Twist & Shout Video Productions; Brian Mee & Associates; |
SYNOPSIS
| ACT ONE
The production opens with a prologue ("Pray I Make P.A."), where young hopefuls from all over New York pray that they will be accepted to the High School of Performing Arts. An ensemble dance number ("Hard Work") introduces all the characters in the show. In "I Want To Make Magic," Nick reveals to a love-struck Serena the passion with which he dreams of someday becoming a serious actor. In acting class, Joe sings "Can't Keep it Down" - his version of a sense memory exercise in which he describes his uncontrollable attraction to Carmen. In music class, Schlomo, Lambchops and Goody jam together and think of forming a band. Street dancer Tyrone is paired with ballet trained Iris and the sparks fly ("Tyrone's Rap"). At lunchtime, Carmen jumps on a table and sings "There She Goes!/Fame" as she fantasizes about her future. Serena, frustrated that Nick has not displayed any sexual interest in her, assumes he must be gay ("Let's Play a Love Scene"). Carmen approaches Schlomo with lyrics she has written for a melody she has heard him play. Together they compose "Bring on Tomorrow." "The Teacher's Argument" stems from Miss Sherman and Miss Bell's confrontation over how to handle Tyrone's fifth grade reading scores. The act ends with Tyrone storming out of the school ("Hard Work" (reprise)).
ACT TWO The second act begins with the Fall Dance Festival - a school performance of song and dance where the students, in festival costume, celebrate the magic of theatre ("I Want to Make Magic" (reprise)). In "Mabel's Prayer," the overweight dancer asks God to give her the strength to say no to food. "Think of Meryl Streep" derives from Serena catching Nick and Carmen in a passionate kiss and her desire to use that anger in her acting. Tyrone fantasizes about earning a living if he should decide to drop out of school in "Dancin' on the Sidewalk." Miss Sherman sings about her dedication to the teaching profession in "These Are My Children." Carmen, who dropped out of the School of Performing Arts and moved to Los Angeles to seek fame, has returned desperate and drug-addicted ("In L.A."). At the school's graduation party, Nick and Serena come to terms with their relationship as they sing "Let's Play a Love Scene" (reprise). In cap and gown, the graduating class of 1984 sings the inspirational anthem "Bring on Tomorrow" (reprise), knowing in their hearts that they will make a difference in the world |
MUSICAL NUMBERS
| ACT ONE |
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| Pray I Make P.A./Hard Work |
Company |
| I Want To Make Magic |
Nick |
| Can't Keep it Down |
Joe |
| Tyrone's Rap |
Tyrone |
| There She Goes/Fame |
Carmen & Students |
| Let's Play A Love Scene |
Serena |
| Bring On Tomorrow |
Schlomo & Carmen |
| The Teacher's Argument |
Miss Bell & Miss Sherman |
| Hard Work (Reprise) |
Company |
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| ACT TWO |
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| I Want To Make Magic (Reprise) |
Nick & Students |
| Mabel's Prayer |
Mabel & Girls |
| Think Of Meryl Streep |
Serena |
| Dancin' On The Sidewalk |
Tyrone & Students |
| These Are My Children |
Miss Sherman |
| In L.A. |
Carmen |
| Let's Play A Love Scene (Reprise) |
Nick & Serena |
| Bring On Tomorrow (Reprise) |
Company |
| Finale & Fame (Reprise) |
Company |
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