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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

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Barb Seabright-Moore

Ms. Greta Bell

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Carmella Wilson

Mabel Washington

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Christyane Wall

Grace “Lambchops” Lamb

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D.J. Eyamie

Joe (José) Vegas

Appeared by permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association.

Greg Delmage

Schlomo Metzenbaum

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Jacquelin Blakey

Iris Kelly

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Jim Tanner

Mr. Sheinkopf

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Lesley Osborn

Miss Esther Sherman

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Lucy Bamforth

Serena Katz

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Max David

Goodman “Goody” King

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Michael Lobsinger

Nick Piazza

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Sami Botros

Tyrone Jackson

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Tim Oberholzer

Mr. Myers

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Cari Leslie

Student

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Chad McNamara

Student

Appeared by permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association.

Charlotte Hayes

Student

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Corey Tomicic

Student

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Emily Reid

Student

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Gabrielle Legault

Student

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Hayley Swanton

Student

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Jeffrey Burge

Student

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Katie Ciavaglia

Student

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Kristy Allen

Student

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Lauren McGee

Student

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Rachael Ostroff

Student

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Scott Labonte

Student

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Claude Haché

Pit Chorus

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Eugene Oscapella

Pit Chorus

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Gabe Leury

Pit Chorus

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Heather Walsh

Pit Chorus

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Marty Black

Pit Chorus

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Maureen Brannan

Pit Chorus

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Micha Barriault

Pit Chorus

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Monique Cyr-Haché

Pit Chorus

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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

Fame, The Musical
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