Great Bridge High School - Causeway Yearbook (Chesapeake, VA)

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A play for all occasions Fame of Broadway It was two minutes before showtime. 3ackstage, actors, actresses and all crew nembers were running around, last ninute changes in costumes and makeup, Nith managers giving final directions. As if their nervousness wasn't enough, the Jackdrop of the set began to self-destruct. Vlass chaos began as the crew fixed the set. Despite these mishaps, the show had to go Jn. The Fame of Broadway' ' was billed as a Broadway Review covering all aspects of theatre including drama, dance, comedy, tragedy, and musical. The play consisted of different one-act plays all together. Some skits include The Odd Couple , The Miracle Worker , and The Wiz. On the weekend of March 22, 1985, at 8:00 pm, a cast of 53 performers joined talents with Ms. Karen Basgier to involve the audience physically as Well as emotionally. There was a total of eleven scenes put together for the show. Audience involvement was a major reason for Fame's success. The Wiz, one of the skits, had members of the audience literally dancing in the ailes while The Miracle Worker caught the hearts of many. Robyn Knowles added We had a lot of audience involvement- it made it fun for everyone! 5 J, Ag. Rushing for seats, Howard fShawn lnmanj and his mom Uanet Babb, steal the show. Oscar lMickey Moselyl argues that Felix CDanny Lynchj is fighting for the title of Mr. Clean. Fame Of Broadway 19

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All of the wonderful qualities of theatre were brought out while singing A Comedy Tonight. Fame Of Broadway Crew: Front Row - Iackie Hobbs, Kristi Scruggs, Ms. Basgier, Robyn Knowles, Laurie Buyrn, Danny Vinson, Back Row - Gary Ricks, jennifer Weatherly, Bruce Bass, Scott Reid, Kelly Swain, Mr. Edwards, Denise Prescott, Kierston Carleton, Sporting a 1030 temperature, the girl fTammy Hillj braved the foul weather to audition for a wanted part. mummaw va Egmfaws, 2-W-'E PLAYBILL we aa sa , X we . mil 5 Fame Of Broadway Cast: Front Row -janet Babb, Kristi Miller, Kathy Bass, Darian Lane, Lori Kellian, Ms. Basgier, Beverly Krum, Laura Schloff, Kirsten Lee, Wendy Shutty, Second Row - Susie Harrell, Michelle Mischler, Matt Gay, Wendy Shackleford, Missy Inman, Tracy Proffitt, Susie Hightower, Shawn Inman, Kain Blanford, Timmy Pardue, Third Row - Natalie Walsh, Beth Futrell, Linda White, Lisa Foster, Courtney Bryant, Ienny Judd, Keisha Ferguson, Manquel Saunders, Lee Wood, Emmanuel McCants, Paula Hines, Iennifer Weatherly, Michelle Eskridge, Noel Gramlich, Pam Harvey, Chris Jenson, Michelle Pleau, Back Row - Michelle Darden, Cindy Pleau, Fred Canter, Lee Ann Renaud, Lisa Hicks, Debra Wingate, Tracy Gay, Mickey Mosley, Danny Lynch, Malcom McCutcheon, Tammy Hill, Cammy Weaver, Kurtis Markham, Cindy Iudd, Courtney Bryant invites all to come and join in on the fun at the cabaret. 18 Fame Of Broadway

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Moments shared Prom proves to develop Tender Years The hour was approaching eight o'clock on May 18 as couples began to arrive at Chrysler Hall. Wearing long gowns and tuxedos, pairs filled the dance floor, eager to reflect on their Tender Years , the theme decided on by the Iunior Class. Balloons and streamers decorated the warm hall, accenting the theme. The band chosen was Harvest. Pam Fitzgerald and Dee Dee Christian agreed they were okay , but they didn't play Enjoying her evening at Chrysler Hall, Kim Schulrud converses with friends while watching couples on the dance floor. 20 Prom enough slow songs. Amy Williams suggested, The location was great, it was so formal! Others were glad to be able to socialize with their friends. Regardless of the decorations, the band, or the location, the whole evening was centered on, as Dana Spencer put it, Spending a great deal of time with friends, to enhance an understanding of their own Tender Years. . it If f ... ..,..1e-ff'-1' '- hy