October 2009                                                    www.nationalyouththeatre.com                                                     Vol. 5, Issue 3

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Fourth Annual National Youth Theatre Awards - YouTubed!

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.  

A HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL - 1973
Book, Music & Lyrics by Bob Walton 

A HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL - 1973 takes a satirical look at high school relationships as in GREASE, FOOTLOOSE, ZOMBIE PROM and yes, the HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL movies.  

This musical is a love story between the popular kid and new girl in school, a jealous cheerleader and her groupies who scheme to come between them, and the teachers who have to put up with all the crazy teenagers. When the school loses its funding and is about to close, the kids opt to put on a show to raise the money needed to keep the school open so they can graduate.  

Can a hit show, a brainiac inventor kid, and funky 70’s music save the school? Win or lose, it’ll be a groovy time trying with great music, dancing, several principal and supporting roles, and a fun trip back to the 70’s! 

Original book and score. Easily adaptable for any sized school.  

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~ Reviews ~

Beauty and the Beast
Children's Theatre of Charlotte - Charlotte, NC
~ 9/25/2009 to 10/25/2009 ~


Les Miserables
Broadway Theatre Arts Academy - Escondido, CA
~ 9/3/2009 to 9/12/2009 ~


Once Upon a Mattress
Children's Civic Light Opera - Los Angeles, CA
~ 8/21/2009 to 8/23/2009 ~


Seussical
North County School of the Arts - Oceanside, CA
~ 8/14/2009 to 8/15/2009 ~


Anything Goes
Interlochen's High School Musical Theatre Co. - Interlochen, MI
~ 7/30/2009 to 8/2/2009 ~

Mulan
San Diego Junior Theatre - San Diego, CA
~ 6/26/2009 to 7/12/2009 ~


The Little Mermaid
East Valley Children's Theatre - Mesa, AZ
~ 6/18/2009 to 6/28/2009 ~


Sweeney Todd
Lighthouse Youth Arts Center - Thornwood, NY
~ 6/10/2009 to 6/14/2009 ~


The Fantasticks
Musical Theatre of Anthem - Anthem, AZ
~ 5/28/2009 to 5/31/2009 ~


Grease
Desert Stages Theatre - Scottsdale, AZ
~ 5/22/2009 to 6/21/2009 ~


Tom Sawyer
Christian Youth Theater - San Diego, CA
~ 5/16/2009 to 5/23/2009 ~


Snoopy!
Greasepaint Youtheatre - Scottsdale, AZ
~ 5/8/2009 to 5/24/2009 ~

The Wizard of Oz
Christian Youth Theater-Chicago - Zion, IL
~ 5/1/2009 to 5/10/2009 ~


Rent: Student Edition
Riverdale Rising Stars - Bronx, NY
~ 12/6/2008 to 12/21/2008 ~


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