Join the class of 1985 as they experience the fun and heartbreak of growing up in a totally awesome decade.
From the era that brought the world the Rubik's Cube, Max Headroom and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes the "totally awesome" musical Back to the 80's. In the style of movies such as Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Karate Kid, Back to the 80's is a nostalgic romp through the greatest hits of the decade.
WHEN, WHERE, WHO
WHEN, WHERE, WHO
WHEN, WHERE, WHO
Friday, January 9th from 6-9pm
Sunday, January 11th from 1-6pm
Centre Dufferin High School
150 Fourth Avenue, Shelburne
Ages 8 and up
WHAT TO PREPARE
WHEN, WHERE, WHO
WHEN, WHERE, WHO
Please prepare an 80's pop song with accompaniment and a one-minute monologue
Character breakdown and song list are both listed below
HOW TO BOOK
REHEARSAL AND SHOW DATES
REHEARSAL AND SHOW DATES
Email apgreatscot@gmail.com
Call or text Alison at 519-939-9038
Times are booked on a first come first served basis, book early for best availability
REHEARSAL AND SHOW DATES
REHEARSAL AND SHOW DATES
REHEARSAL AND SHOW DATES
*Show dates* May 1st - 10th at Grace Tipling Hall
203 Main Street East, Shelburne
*Rehearsals* Tuesday 6-9pm (lead roles only for 4-6 weeks, then everyone will be required as needed until the show dates) Friday 6-9pm and Sunday 1-6pm
Rehearsals will be held at Centre Dufferin High School in Shelburne
Character Breakdown
Corey Palmer (senior)
The narrator of the show. He is the older version of Corey, now living in the year 2000 and reminiscing about his high school days in the 1980s.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: G3
Corey Palmer (junior)
The hero of the musical. He is an ordinary, likeable senior in high school that is dealing with typical issues including his love for Tiffany Houston.
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Alf Bueller
One of Corey Junior's best friends. A likeable teenager just coming out of childhood and beginning adulthood.
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Kirk Keaton
One of the "nice" boys who is naive and has difficulty with girls.
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Tiffany Houston
A cute, bubbly teenager from the 80's, who is innocent, naïve and doe-eyed about boys and love.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Cyndi Gibson
A street-smart, boy-wary member of Tiffany's posse who has a crush on Michael but always settles for other boys.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mel Easton
One of the elite "Cool Girls," she is the twin sister of Kim who loves to rock out as a backup to the group.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Kim Easton
The twin sister of Mel and friend of Cyndi. Kim is a party-loving cheerleader who does not do well in school.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Michael Feldman
The coolest guy in the school who has the attention of all the girls. When the girls are not around, he is a mean manipulative oaf who picks on smaller kids.
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Billy Arnold
A popular, athletic guy who appears tough and is revered yet has little backbone without Michael.
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A3
Lionel Astley
He is a follower and not quite as cool as the other guys in his posse, but is tolerated by the girls.
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Huey Jackson
The final guy to round out the group of Michael Feldman's friends. Not much else to be said - big hair, wears clothes that were cool at the time, but now just look like fluorescent mismatches of colour. Huey is an 80's tragic - he is the only member of the cool group to go as far as wearing a white Michael Jackson glove - as was the fashion of the day!
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 18
Feargal McFerrin
The sensitive school nerd. He is supremely intelligent, but his visions of life in the new millenium are always mocked.
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: E3
Eileen Reagan
The new arrival, charming and full of life and vitality. She is a dreamer who longs for the day when she has a boyfriend.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Laura Wilde
Debbie's best friend. She is awkward and has trouble with boys, but is a nice girl.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Debbie Fox
Laura's competitive best friend. She lies about her fantasy relationships with celebrities.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Ms. Sheena Brannigan
An outwardly reserved and slightly conservative Senior Students Coordinator who has a wild past.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Mr. Stevie Cocker
The Deputy Principal and math teacher at William Ocean High School who has strong feelings for Sheena.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Ensemble
Boys; Girls; Backup Vocalists
Song List
"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" - Featured Male Singer and Three Backing Singers
"Kids in America" - Featured Female Singer with Full Student Ensemble
"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" - Tiffany, Cyndi, Mel and Kim with Female Student Ensemble
"Footloose" - Michael, Huey, Lionel and Billy with Male Student Ensemble
"Mickey" - Tiffany, Cyndi, Mel and Kim
"Michael's Election Rap" - Michael
"Video Killed the Radio Star" - Feargal with Laura and Debbie
"Believe It or Not" - Corey Jr. with Featured Singer
"Let's Hear It for the Boy" - Laura, Debbie and Eileen
"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" - Corey Jr. and Michael
"You Give Love a Bad Name" - Corey Sr.
"You Give Love a Bad Name (Reprise)" - Mr. Cocker
"Man in the Mirror" - Mr. Cocker and Miss Brannigan with Full Student Ensemble
"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" - Full Student Ensemble
"Love Shack" - Corey Jr., Huey, Featured Female Singer, and Lionel with Full Student Ensemble
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" - Corey Jr. with Miss Brannigan
"Walking on Sunshine" - Eileen with Laura and Debbie
"Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car" - Michael with Full Student Ensemble
"Centerfold" - Mr. Cocker with Full Student Ensemble
"Lost in Your Eyes" - Eileen and Tiffany
"Never Gonna Give You Up" - Billy with Three Female Backup Singers
"Material Girl" - Cyndi with Male Ensemble
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" / "Come On Eileen" - Corey Jr, Kirk and Alf
"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Reprise)" - Featured Male Singer
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" - Full Ensemble
"Back to the 80's Megamix!" - Full Ensemble
Think of every audition as a chance to perform and you will have fun doing it.
Erica Schroeder
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