Last updated October 23, 2008   

Forever Plaid

By Stuart Ross; Music Continuity and Arrangements by James Raitt

directed by Lisa Bell Sramek

Auditions: October 20, 21, 22, 2008

Performances: January 9, 10, 11(m), 15, 16, 17, 2009

The four Plaids - clean-cut, eager, charming and musically gifted - are on their way to their first big show when their '54 Mercury collides with a busload of schoolgirls en route to the first Beatles concert in America - ending their career (and their lives) before it begins. Now, thanks to the miracle of the stage, they're back - to give the performance that never was.

Close harmony, clever patter and captivating characters bring to life such memorable musical hits of the 1950s as "Three Coins in the Fountain," "Moments to Remember," "Cry," and "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing."

One of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory, this deliciously goofy revue is a delight to those who grew up with the music - and a charming surprise to those who didn't.

Suitable for the whole family.

Note: This show has a limited, two-weekend run, so buy your tickets as soon as they go on sale!

What the reviewers said:

“Screamingly funny! Entirely enchanting, utterly entertaining, awesome!... will put a smile on your face, a hum in your throat and a tap to your feet.” - New York Post

“Letter-perfect! Sweet, funny and thoroughly amusing.” - The New York Times

“The laughter doesn't stop!... Delightful, original and funny!” - Associated Press

Cast of characters

• Jinx - Johnathan Clyde
• Frankie - Joseph Battrick
• Sparky - Kevin Gunnell
• Smudge - Glenn Edwards

For more information, contact the director.

Director

Lisa Bell Sramek, a stalwart theater volunteer for several years and current theater board production coordinator, makes her ACT directing debut with Forever Plaid. Lisa has directed previously for schools and companies in California. She has stage managed many shows here and elsewhere, and occasionally ventures on stage to remind herself of the actor's point of view.

Web links

• Official Forever Plaid Web site from Music Theatre International
• Forever Plaid the Movie - The movie still hasn't been made, but this site offers audio clips of some of the great songs from the show