ABOUT THE SHOW...
One of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory, this deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950s on the way to their first big concert, and now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was.
Singing in the closest of harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with over-zealous precision, the "Plaids" show is a smash hit with its program of beloved songs and delightful patter.
You'll be rolling in the aisles when your're not humming along to some of the great nostalgic pop hits of the '50s like "Three Coins in the Fountain"; "No, Not Much"; "Sixteen Tons"; "Chain Gang"; "Cry"; "Heart and Soul"; "Lady of Spain"; ; "Shangri-La"; "Rags to Riches"; "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing" and many more!
OCT presents a very special fundraiser event
FOREVER PLAID
a 50s musical dessert theater presentation
book by Stuart Ross
Arrangements by James Raitt
directed by Eric Van Druff
Two Performances Only!
Friday, August 5 & Saturday, August 6, 2011
7:30p in the San Damiano Room / Francis Hall
on the campus of St. Bonaventure University
THE CAST
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Nathan H. Bell
Nathan H. BellJinxMark Lungershausen
Mark LungershausenFrancisBrent Neeley
Brent NeeleySparkyBoris J. Van Druff
Boris J. Van DruffAnnouncerKevin McClelland
Kevin McClellandPianistMarcia Wymer
Marcia WymerBassColby Austin
Colby AustinTHE PRODUCTION TEAM
ProducerEmily McClelland
Emily McClellandDirectorEric L. Van Druff
Eric L. Van DruffChoreographerArdyth Van Scoy
Ardyth Van ScoyTechnical DirectorKen Roberts
Ken RobertsAsst. Tech DirectorCharlotte Roberts
Charlotte RobertsDessert CoordinatorRobin Alcocer
Robin Alcocer
TANYS Award Winner!
Excellence in Vocal Performance to
Nathan H. Bell, Boris Van Druff,
Mark Lungershausen, and Brent Neeley
Meritorious Achievement to
Olean Community Theatre
for their unique venue
and creative event “dessert” theatre.
Meritorious Achievement
in Technical Direction to Ken Roberts
Meritorious Achievement
in Direction to Eric Van Druff
"The audience was so beguiled by the Four Plaids' renditions of “old favorite” songs that they eagerly jumped to participate when asked." adjudicated by Bob Alonzo - August 6, 2011
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