October 2008                                                    www.nationalyouththeatre.com                                                     Vol. 4, Issue 7

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Photos from the Third Annual
National Youth Theatre Awards

Combined "Urinetown" Cast in La Jolla
(Coronado School of the Arts, The Highland Players, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts)
Photo by Raymond Sanchez

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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