Bye Bye Birdie (1981)
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Plot Synopsis:
It's the late 1950s and teenagers from across the United States are going crazy for the handsome rock star, Conrad Birdie. Meanwhile, his manager, Albert Peterson, is going into debt and has staked his financial future on Conrad's success. Albert's secretary, Rosie, is increasingly frustrated with the time and money Albert is losing on his project. Disaster strikes when Conrad receives a draft notice to join the military. Thus, Albert attempts to stage a farewell party for Conrad in which he is to kiss one lucky fan on the Ed Sullivan Show before he leaves for the army. Kim MacAfee, from Sweet Apple, Ohio, is the lucky girl chosen to be kissed. But conflict arises when her boyfriend, Hugo Peabody, gets jealous, and Rosie becomes fed-up with the abusive treatment she receives from Albert's mother.
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Show Info and Crew Members:
Show Dates: April 10, 11, 1981 Director: Larry A. Williams Choreographer: Jodi Roberts Costume Designer: Marie Roth Scene Design: Rick Eckhart Lighting: Charles Maurer
Cast:
Cathy Roth ... Rosie Alvarez John Ortiz ... Albert Peterson Lenny Bechtel ... Conrad Birdie Dennis Peters ... Mr. MacAfee Debbie Rindge ... Mrs. MacAfee Lorraine Frey ... Kim MacAfee Richard Long ... Randolph MacAfee Matt Noll ... Hugo Peabody Lisa Kern ... Mae Peterson
Director's Notes:
"Bye Bye Birdie" was the last Broadway Musical to be produced under the name of Slatington High School. Directed by Larry Williams and choreographed by Jodi Roberts, this nostalgic trip back to the fabulous fifties opened with a combination slie show and Overture. Eighty cast members led by John Ortiz, Cathy Roth, Lorraine Frey, and Lenny Bechtel exhibited high degrees of talent and cooperation. The stage crew, with Brian Roberts as Stage Manager, was one of the best crews in 11 years of productions. Along with losing the name of Slatington High School, we also realized we were losing top notch talent with Cathy Roth and this year's Senior Class.
