Gypsy (1984)
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Plot Synopsis:
Mama Rose is a wildly determined stage mother trying to make her two young daughters into famous vaudeville performers. At first, she focuses on the younger, cuter June. But when June runs off to marry her beau, Tulsa, Rose concentrates on her other daughter, Louise. Louise, filled with hidden talent, becomes a star.
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Show Info and Crew Members:
Show Dates: April 12, 13, 14, 1984 Director: Larry A. Williams Accompanist: Dorothea Hemerly Choreographers: Cheryl Burke
Susan QueenCostume Designer: Marie Roth Scene Design: Rick Eckhart
Cast:
LeAnn Blose ... Rose Richard Long ... Herbie Kimberly Stubits ... Louise Kathy McGowan ... June Richard Gusick ... Tulsa Rebecca Blose ... Baby June Patrice Kenyon ... Baby Louise Kerri Messinger ... Tessie Tura Ann Kisthardt ... Mazeppa Nicole Gilbert ... Electra Gina Turoscy ... Farmboy #1 Sue Chang ... Farmboy #2 Debbie Guss ... Farmboy #3 Kurt Pfeiffer ... Farmboy #4 Jeff Weinman ... Farmboy #5 Pete Noll ... Farmboy #6
Director's Notes:
"Gypsy", which opened on April 12, 1984, had its share of stressful moments for director Larry Williams, choreographers Cheryl Burke & Susan Queen, and accompanist Dot Hemerly. Switching leads two weeks prior to any show is crazy. But, it was done, and successfully done at that. LeAnn Blose as Rose and the rest of the cast saved the show and did a remarkable job. Kerri Messinger, Nicole Gilbert, and Anne Kisthardt were our strippers who added spark to our show along with the runway of lights, and don't forget, Imogene the cow!
