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The 1988 Follies East theatre walks audience through decades of the 20‘h century As the curtain opened, the 1900's came to life. Sweet Adeline, Give My Regards to Broadway, and Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home set the mood for the ragtime era. Follies 1988 had begun, leading viewers on an excursion through the decades of the twentieth century, from the ragtime of the 1900's to the upbeat rhythms of today. In less than six weeks, more than 100 cast and crew members pulled together a first-time ever three hour show, featuring all facets of the performing arts. The best thing about the show was it gave everyone an opportunity. The dancers and band each had five major numbers, drama was represented in the eight plays, as well as the choir being well represented, Ray LeBlanc,Chair of Department of Performing Arts, said. At the beginning of each decade narrators gave brief overviews of the types of music featured or social ideas that had caused changes in the music. In addition to singing and dancing numbers, an excerpt from a play written during the particular decade was presented Some of these included A Lion in Winter, the story of King Henry VIII and his wife Eleanor who wanted a king for a son, and Crimes of the Heart, the story of three very different sisters facing problems together. With 50 microphone calls, 100 different lighting changes to manage, and an average of four costume changes to each cast member during the show, there was never a dull moment backstage. My biggest concern was that the show ran too long (2 hours, 55min), but the audience stuck with us, we ran two weekends and only lost a few people, Ray LeBlanc, said. The numbers that comprised the show featured many soloists, and the members of Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz, Sugar N' Spice, Clark's Bars, and Reflections, under the direction of Mary Clark. Along with accompanists Clark and Senior Betsy Fowler, additional music for the show was performed by Jazz, Inc. under the direction of Peter Foster. Dance numbers were choreographed by Donna V anKlompenberg. Because of the variety of numbers, scenery was kept to a minimum, and costuming played a major role in setting the scene for various decades. Being backstage during Follies was like walking through time. It was easy to tell what decade we were in because people walked out with different costumes every five minutes. What a madhouse! David Britt, sophomore, said. In many cases students were responsible for providing their own costumes; a task which sent many to attics or second-hand clothing stores. I went lots of places to look for my costumes, my own closet. The Clothes Tree, my grandmother's closet, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis, Amy Holmes, junior, said. The nine four-hour technical rehearsals paid off, as Follies received a standing ovation after the Final performance. It really makes all the hard work worth it when the audience gives a standing ovation, Lori Houston, freshman, said. Decades (Follies)was the show that might have shown the audience that there are many talented students in the Department of Performing Arts, Gark said. By Heather Stern and Kim Sawyer I have really enjoyed being in the Follies. It has been a good experience and I have gotten the chance to meet several people. I am looking forward to it next year. Junior Cim Bowman Backstage jokes really flowed, especially between the cast and the band. I dedicated a song to Mike Vincent, a band member. Everyone knew about it ahead of time and completely cracked up! Junior Amy Holmes 26 Performances! Follies
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Getting into character Amy Holmes, junior, plays the silent, insane patient, Mrs. Paddy. Trying to block the world out, she insilis .on plugging her «us while Sieve Conway, junior, and Tim Staggs, freshman, try to talk to her. In meeting Mrs. Savage, played by Con Davis, senior, Fairy May played by Alison Peck, senior finds out that they have some things in common and develops a friendship with her. Tbeo Tucker Jobnda Buchanan In order to Find out where the fortune is, Stephen Conway junior, David Britt, sophomore, try to bribe Mrs. Savage as part of the scheme to get the money. The Curious Savage Ray LeBlanc, Director Sam Harvey, Assistant Cast Cori Davis Mrs. Savage Hillary Lewis Florence Alison Peck Fairy May Amy Holmes Mrs. Paddy Lori Houston Lily Belle Tracy McCracken Mrs. Willie Dan Klinger Hannibal James Frakes Jeffery Stephen Conway Titus David Britt Samuel Tim Staggs Dr. Emmett Curious Savage Performances 25
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