March 2009                                                              www.nationalyouththeatre.com                                                     Vol. 5, Issue 1

~ Spotlight ~

Michael Dashefsky and Arianna Afsar in J*Company's High School Musical

Congrats to Arianna Afsar on making the Top 36 of American Idol! 
See her perform on Tuesday, March 3!

CLASS OF 77 is a new Australian musical written by Sydney composer David Hines which is ideal for a high school or youth theatre production. The show centers around a group of students in 1977 as they prepare to leave school and face the “brave new world” of the 1980’s and beyond. A strong cast of colorful characters adds drama, humor and a lot of 70’s color (and fashions!) to the first act set at school, which culminates with the end of year prom. 

In Act II we are brought forward 15 years to the gang’s school reunion. Many changes have occurred since they left school and, as old flames are re-ignited and old jealousies revived, the class learns something of life and love. As the cast come together for a group photo we learn that, as wonderful as it is too look back at our school days, the Golden Years are those up ahead. 

The show does not simply use popular songs from the era but has 14 brand new songs, all in a 70’s rock/pop style. The vocal duties are evenly shared amongst the cast which gives everyone a chance to shine. The show is scored for either a six piece rock band or a full orchestra. For those without access to live musicians, a professional backing CD is included with the license, so any group large or small can stage this show.  

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~ Reviews ~

Little Women
San Diego Junior Theatre - San Diego, CA
~ 2/6/2009 to 2/15/2009 ~


Barnum
Stratford High School - Houston, TX
~ 1/29/2009 to 2/7/2009 ~


A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Hamilton Academy of Music - Los Angeles, CA
~ 12/4/2008 to 12/13/2008 ~


Into the Woods
J*Company - La Jolla, CA
~ 12/4/2008 to 12/14/2008 ~


Annie
Desert Stages Theatre - Scottsdale, AZ
~ 11/21/2008 to 12/21/2008 ~


Les Miserables
Prescott High School - Prescott, AZ
~ 11/20/2008 to 11/22/2008 ~


A Chorus Line
Francis W. Parker School - San Diego, CA
~ 11/20/2008 to 11/23/2008 ~


You Can't Take It With You
Pinnacle High School Theatre - Phoenix, AZ
~ 11/13/2008 to 11/15/2008 ~


Dead Man Walking
Tri-School Theatre - Anaheim, CA
~ 11/13/2008 to 11/16/2008 ~

The Odd Couple (Male Version)
The Highland Players - La Mesa, CA
~ 11/13/2008 to 11/22/2008 ~


Little Shop of Horrors
Grossmont High School Foothiller Players - El Cajon, CA
~ 11/12/2008 to 11/22/2008 ~


Pocahontas
Christian Youth Theater - Escondido, CA
~ 11/7/2008 to 11/16/2008 ~


South Pacific
Canyon Crest Academy - San Diego, CA
~ 11/7/2008 to 11/15/2008 ~


Peter Pan
Christian Youth Theater - San Diego, CA
~ 11/7/2008 to 11/15/2008 ~


Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Gilbert Fine Arts Association - Gilbert, AZ
~ 11/7/2008 to 11/15/2008 ~


Bridge to Terabithia
Christian Youth Theater - Chula Vista, CA
~ 11/7/2008 to 11/9/2008 ~

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Poway High School - Poway, CA
~ 11/6/2008 to 11/9/2008 ~


West Side Story
Justin-Siena Theatre - Napa, CA
~ 10/24/2008 to 11/2/2008 ~


Cats
San Diego Junior Theatre - San Diego, CA
~ 10/24/2008 to 11/9/2008 ~


Anything Goes
Coronado School of the Arts - Coronado, CA
~ 10/23/2008 to 10/25/2008 ~


Luann: Scenes From a Teen's Life
Fallbrook Players - Fallbrook, CA
~ 10/17/2008 to 10/26/2008 ~


Grease
Xavier/Brophy High School - Phoenix, AZ
~ 10/15/2008 to 10/18/2008 ~


Rent: Student Edition
Greasepaint Youtheatre - Scottsdale, AZ
~ 10/3/2008 to 10/26/2008 ~


The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Encore Youth Theatre - Vista, CA
~ 10/3/2008 to 10/12/2008 ~


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