Grease (1985)
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Plot Synopsis:
It's 1959 and Rydell high is filled with rebellious, thrill-loving students. In the midst of this scene, Sandy Dumbrowski enters as the new girl in school. It turns out that she and the leader of the Burger Palace Boys gang, Danny Zuko, have had a brief love affair the summer before. While Sandy stresses to her new classmates the emotional attachment she and Danny had, Danny stresses the physical aspects of their relationship. As the show goes on, the students at Rydell High have to deal with love, gang violence, teen pregnancy, and friendship.
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Show Info and Crew Members:
Show Dates: May 1, 2, 3, 4, 1985 Director: Larry A. Williams Accompanists: Tammy Queen
Dorothea HemerlyChoreographers: Cheryl Burke
Susan QueenCostume Designer: Marie Roth Scene Design: Rick Eckhart
Cast:
Richard Gusick ... Danny Zuko Melisa Becker ... Sandy Dumbrowski Mike Leaver ... Kennickie Nicole Gilbert ... Betty Rizzo Kurt Pfeiffer ... Doody Donna Rowe ... Frenchy Shawn Green ... Roger LeAnn Blose ... Marty Matt Merkle ... Sonny Carole Minnich ... Jan Debbie Guess ... Patty Simcox Gina Turoscy ... Cha-Cha DiGregorio Jon Edman ... Eugene Steve Peters ... Johnny Casino Mike Maurer ... Teen Angel Ann Kisthardt ... Miss Lynch Mike Kistler ... Vince Fontaine
Director's Notes:
"Grease" is the word! "Grease" was the word in 1985. What a show! From the '57 Chevy rebuilt by Larry Merkle, Bob Frankel, and Jerry Hadinger and the 1950 set by Rick Eckhart to the 50's choreography by Cheryl Burke and Susie Queen, the audience and community didn't want the show to end. Neither did director Larry Williams or the cast of 60 led by Richard Gusick and Melisa Becker. It was one of the most enjoyable groups of students and parents to work with. Memories such as Nicole Gilbert and Mike Leaver's kissing scene, making a 3-point backup on stage with the '57 Chevy, Shawn Green as Rump, Anne Kisthardt as Miss Lynch, Steve Peters as Johnny Casino, and Shakin' at the High School Hop will never be forgotten.
