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Forever Plaid 2002
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- This is the story of such a group--Forever Plaid.
- -Stuart Ross- Playwright of Forever Plaid
When most of us think of the 1950's, we think of rock 'n' roll, greasers, hot rods, Elvis, Annette, Fabian, D.A. haircuts and teenage rebellion. But there was a flip side to this era: the side of harmony, innocence and the sincerity of dreams. It is the side that's been lost in the shuffle of progress. It was a time when most parents and kids listened and danced to the same music; when families partook of the ritual of gathering in front of the TV to watch their favorite variety shows, like The Ed Sullivan Show or The Perry Como Show. It was a time when every family worked hard to fulfill the American dream. It was a period when four-part guy groups harmonized their way across the airwaves, jukeboxes and hi-fis of the country. Throughout the land they would stand at a quartet of microphones, crooning a multitude of chaperoned prom-goers into dreamy romance. They wore dinner jackets and bow ties (or perhaps cardigans and white bucks). Each move was drilled to precision. Each vocal arrangement soared to stratospheric heights of harmony. This sound crested right before rock 'n' roll stole the heartbeat of music across the globe. During this time, guys across the country banded together to sing in the basement for fun. If things worked out they might be hired to sing at weddings, conventions, proms and country club socials. Inspired by the success of the recording stars, they made plans to zoom into careers of fame and fortune. But the musical taste of the USA was changing, and the country would not stop to listen to their dreams.
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CAST
Sparky..........Joe Modika
Jinx..........Steve Johnson
Frankie...........Glen Johnson
Smudge..........Paul Blatchley
CREW
Director..........James Skousen
Technical Director..........S. Gary Sutherland
Set Designer..........Cliff Cabanilla
Music Director..........Tina Skousen
Stage Manager..........Laurie Carton
Sound Design..........S Gary Sutherland
Sound Board Op..........S Gary Sutherland
Costume Design......Shannon Brown, Peggy Adams
Wardrobe..........Bryn Roberts
Lighting Design..........Kelly Dunivan
Lighting Board Op..........Kelly Dunivan
Spot 1...........Cash Morgan
Props...........Laurie Carton
Props asst. 1..........Arthur Manzano
Props asst. 2..........Brian Petrasek