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THEATRE
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Written by NEIL GOODING
THURSDAY, may 9, 2013
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FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013
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SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013
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De La Salle College “Oaklands”
131 Farnham Avenue
Toronto
THEATRE DE LA SALLE’s
Amateur Production of
Since 1931, De La Salle College “Oaklands” has educated
and developed strong students. During our first summer of
operation Del Active Sports Camp focused on continuing
these developments through encouragement, coaching, and
strong camper/counsellor relationships. Heading into the
third summer here at Del Active Sports Camp, the values
and traditions our camp provides remain the same.
Written by NEIL GOODING
MICHAEL JACKSON
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Additional material by STUART
Revised Orchestrations and Arrangements by BRETT FOSTER
Original Musical Adaptation by SCOTT COPEMAN
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BACK TO THE 80'S
RICK ASTLEY
MADONNA
Written by NEIL GOODING
CYNDI
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Revised Orchestrations and Arrangements by BRETT FOSTER
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Assistant
Director
Choir
Director
MARC LABRIOLA
MARLENE McGROARTY
Music
Director
Choreographer
MELISSA VIRDO
JORDANN ZAZA
Directed
by
MICHAEL LUCHKA
BACK TO THE 80'S
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For more information, please contact (416) 969-8771 ext. 280
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MELISSA VIRDO
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
SINGER
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THE CAST
Corey Palmer Sr. ...................................................................TRISTAN LIPTON
Corey Palmer Jr. .......................................................JOHNNY McGROARTY
Alf Bueler .............................................................................MELISSA AVALOS
Kirk Keaton ............................................................... BRANDON WILLIAMS
Tiffany Houston ........................................................MADELINE DAWSON
Cyndi Gibson ......................................................MELISSA PAGLIALUNGA
Mel Easton ..............................................................................SOFIA GIVELOS
Kim Easton ..............................................................ELIZABETH FRANGOS
Michael Feldman .........................................................DANIEL GRANDILLI
Billy Arnold ............................................................................PHILIP AMADOR
Lionel Astley ..............................................................................FILBERT YUNG
Huey Jackson ......................................................................CHARLIE HARRIS
Feargal McFerrin III ................................................................LOUIS CHEUNG
Eileen Reagan ..............................................................................MEG GIBSON
Laura Wilde .........................................................................MEGAN MELITON
Debbie Fox ..................................................................CATHERINE AMADOR
Ms. Sheena Brannigan ...........................SAMANTHA HARGREAVES
Mr. Stevie Cocker ................................................................MICHAEL QUAIL
Featured Female Singer ..................................EDANNA PELLICCIONE
Students of William Ocean High....................................................................
EMMA ABBEY, CHARLOTTE BLAKE, LAVINE CRUZ,
LAUREN EASTHOPE, KATRIN HESELMANN, ALEXA MARGORIAN,
NATHALIE PULLA ABASTO, OLIVIA ROHN, ALISHA SURI
Beat Boxer....................................................................................SIMON HAJ JAR
Yoda.........................................................................JULIENE-PIERRE CHANEL
Musicians.......................................................................ADAM CAMPBELL (Drums)
................................................................BRAXTON HICKS (Saxophone)
....................................................................................LILY LING (Keyboard)
....................................................................NICK MORGAN (Saxophone)
..........................................................................ERIK PATTERSON (Guitar)
.....................................................................................CHRIS TURPIN (Bass)
....................................................................JORDANN ZAZA (Keyboard)
THE CAST
EMMA ABBEY (Ensemble) is a student currently enrolled in Grade 8. This is her
first performance with Theatre De La Salle and she is extremely proud to be a part of it.
“I would like to thank Mr. Luchka, Mr. Labriola, Mrs. McGroarty, Melissa Virdo and
everyone who was a part of putting this amazing musical together.”
NATHALIE PULA ABASTO (Ensemble) is a Grade 9 student making her
theatre debut in this production. She was a member of Dixon Hall Choir from Grades 3
to 6. “I would like to thank my mom, Melissa our dance teacher, and everyone else
involved with this show.”
CATHERINE AMADOR (Debbie Fox) is a student currently enrolled in Grade
12. She made her Theatre De La Salle debut in last year’s Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat (Issachar). She has performed at Lasallian Idol and Del Coffee
Houses and has been a choir member at St. Charles Church and De La Salle. “I would
like to thank my parents, friends, and all the staff for their support. I love you Anthony
Michael Hall!”
PHILIP AMADOR (Billy Arnold) is a Grade 9 student who made his stage debut in
last year’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with his crowd-pleasing
performance of “Those Canaan Days” in the role of Simeon. He is also a member of the
De La Salle Cadet Corps. Thanks go to Mr. Luchka, Mr. Labriola, Mrs. McGroarty and his
fellow cast members, Filbert and Brandon, for their support and camaraderie.
MELISSA AVALOS (Alf Bueller) is new to De La Salle and currently enrolled in
Grade 9. She is making her performing debut in this production. She gratefully
acknowledges the support of everyone involved with Theatre De La Salle.
CHARLOTTE BLAKE (Ensemble) is in Grade 9. She sang in a choir from Grades
1 through 4, danced in productions of Pinnochio and Treasure Island at Franklin Public
School, and is happy to be part of this year’s Theatre De La Salle show. Her heartfelt
thanks are extended to her parents and sisters.
LOUIS CHEUNG (Feargal McFerrin III) is a Grade 11 student. He is making his
stage debut in Back to the 80’s. A member of the De La Salle Senior Choir, Louis has
previously performed with St. Paul’s College Chapel Choir. “I would like to thank Mr.
Luchka and Mrs. McGroarty for their inspiration and encouragement. Without them, I
would not be able to reach my theatrical potential. Also, a big shout-out to Mr. Labriola.
Anthro class next year is gonna be unreal!”
LAVINE CRUZ (Ensemble) is currently enrolled in Grade 9. She has performed with
Our Lady of Fatima Choir (Grease) and participated as a singer and dancer in Fatima Idol
at Our Lady of Fatima School. “Thanks to Mrs. McGroarty and Mr. Labriola for the hard
work they’ve contributed to the show. To Mr. Luchka for his endless time and effort in
making this happen. To the cast and crew for their dedication and being such good
friends. And to Melissa Virdo for all the great choreography.”
MADELINE DAWSON (Tiffany Houston) is a student currently enrolled in Grade
12 and will be graduating next month. Madeline appeared in last year’s production of
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Zebulun), has performed at Del Coffee
Houses and Lasallian Idol. “Thanks to my family and friends, to my vocal coach Janna
Pardy, Mrs. McGroarty, Mr. Labriola, and Mr. Luchka. I had an amazing time!”
With best wishes to the cast and crew of
Theatre De La Salle’s production of
BACK TO THE 80’s
~ The Vernich Family ~
LAUREN EASTHOPE (Ensemble) is in Grade 8 and made her stage debut in
Theatre De La Salle’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She thanks Mr.
Luchka, Mrs. McGroarty, Mr. Labriola, Melissa Virdo, the crew and everyone else who
helped make this show happen, including her mom who helped make the costumes.
ELIZABETH FRANGOS (Kim Easton) is in Grade 9. She has performed in
several plays at Maple Leaf Montessori in her elementary school years and has appeared
on the Del stage with the Junior Choir and at Lasallian Idol. She thanks her parents and
family who have been supportive of her creative efforts.
MEG GIBSON (Eileen Reagan) is a Grade 10 student who made her Theatre De La
Salle debut last year as one of the Narrator’s in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat. She has been performing with the Toronto Children’s Choir for the past seven
years and has competed at a variety of classical musical festivals, including Kiwanis. “I am
so excited to be performing on the Del stage again this year. Thanks to all the teachers
and crew, as well as my vocal coach Robert Loewen, and my family who have supported
me through it all. And to Megan and Melissa, because they’re great!”
SOFIA GIVELOS (Mel Easton) is in Grade 9 and was part of the last year’s cast of
Congratulations
to
Theatre De La Salle
for
taking
us
BACK TO THE 80’s!
Theatre De La Salle’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. A talented singer,
Sofia would like to thank her parents for supporting her interest in vocal music and
enrolling her in singing lessons. She has a personal YouTube channel to showcase her
singing talents.
DANIEL GRANDILLI (Michael Feldman) is in Grade 11. A singer and songwriter,
Daniel made his stage debut when he was in Grade 6 playing Duke Orsino at the
Shakespeare in Action Summer Camp production of William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.”
He has showcased his musical talents at Lasallian Idol, Del Coffee Houses, and recently at
CoDella. Daniel would like to thank Mr. Luchka and Mr. Labriola for their motivation.
SAMANTHA HARGREAVES (Mrs. Sheena Brannigan) is a student in Grade
11. Samantha has performed with the Toronto Youth Theatre, competed at the CISMF at
Roy Thompson Hall, marched with the De La Salle Band at the Santa Claus Parade and
traveled with the Del Wind Ensemble to New York City in March. With her Grade 10
Drama class, she was part of the production team of last year’s Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat. She is also an accomplished national debater, having placed in the
Top 10 several times. Samantha thanks her family and all her supportive friends. Quail!
CHARLIE HARRIS (Huey Jackson) is in Grade 9 and made his stage debut in last
year’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as an Ismaelite and Guard in Pharaoh’s
Court. He has studied improv with the Bad Dog Theatre Company of Toronto.
KATRIN HESELMANN (Ensemble) is a student in Grade 9. She is making her
stage debut in Theatre De La Salle’s Back to the 80’s. She thanks all the cast members and
staff for helping put this show together.
TRISTAN LIPTON (Corey Palmer Sr.) will be graduating from Del next month. He
is the lead singer of the band Rusty Pelican (‘like’ them on Facebook!) Tristan thanks his
parents for making him handsome, his friends for giving him their support, and the whole
cast, crew, and creative team for making this show possible.
ALEXA MARGORIAN (Ensemble) is a student in Grade 8 and is happy to be
returning to Theatre De La Salle in this year’s production following her debut in Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She wishes to thank Mr. Luchka, Mr. Labriola, Mrs.
McGroarty, Melissa, her fellow castmates, her family, and her friends for their support.
JOHNNY McGROARTY (Corey Palmer Jr.) is graduating from De La Salle in
June. He gave a show-stopping performance as Pharoah in last year’s production of Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and has continued to wow audiences at Del Coffee
Houses and Lasallian Idol. “Thanks to my family and friends for your support. Thanks to
the behind-the-scenes people, especially my mother and father, Mr. Luchka, and Mr.
Labriola for their hard work and effort in making this show happen.”
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MEGAN MELITON (Laura Wilde) is a Grade 10 student making her first
appearance on the Theatre De La Salle stage. She appeared in Michael Power’s “Pop
Rocks Broadway” in 2012 and in small community theatre productions. She has also sung
with the St. Benedict’s Children’s Choir (2010-2012). “Thanks to Mom, Dad, Moses, and
those who came to support me. Even though my family’s forced to watch, they always
bring their love. Thank you. And to Meg and Melissa, because they’re great!”
MELISSA PAGLIALUNGA (Cyndi Gibson) is a Grade 10 student who is excited
to be part of this year’s Back to the 80’s show. A member of the Grade 10 Drama class,
she has over 10 years of competitive dance experience (jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and musical
theatre). She is thrilled to be dancing on the De La Salle stage. “I want to thank Mr.
Luchka, Mr. Labriola, and Mrs. McGroarty for all of their hard work. Thanks to our
choreographer, Melissa, and the entire cast and crew for making this show truly magical.
Thank you to my parents who have supported me throughout all my endeavors. Oh, and
to Meg and Megan, because they’re great!”
EDANNA PELLICCIONE (Featured Female Singer) is a Grade 11 student. She
was awarded the 2012 Grade 10 Drama Award and is currently part of the Grade 11
Drama class. She has been dancing for 14 years with the Woodbridge School of Dance.
She made her Theatre De La Salle debut in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
She thanks her parents for supporting her through the years, her brother and sister for
their love, and all the staff involved with the production.
MICHAEL QUAIL (Mr. Stevie Cocker) is a student currently enrolled in Grade 11.
Prior to joining Theatre De La Salle, Michael performed in amateur productions of Oliver,
Divine Comedy, Julius Caesar, and Idomeneo. He is happy to be appearing on the De La Salle
stage opposite his girlfriend, Samantha Hargreaves.
OLIVIA ROHN (Ensemble) is in Grade 7 and appeared in last year’s production of
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” She has four years of musical theatre
experience. Olivia thanks everyone involved in brining this show to life.
ALISHA SURI (Ensemble) is a Grade 7 student who has appeared in school plays
and musicals at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School. She made her Theatre De La Salle
debut in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, playing Benjamin. She thanks all cast
members, parents, and adults involved in the production.
BRANDON WILLIAMS (Kirk Keaton) is in Grade 10 and a member of the
Grade 10 Drama class. In 2010, he played Muff Potter in CharActor Theatre Group’s
production of Tom Sawyer. A natural performer, he is delighted to be part of the Back to
the 80’s cast. He thanks the teachers back stage and Filbert and Brandon for their
support.
FILBERT YUNG (Lionel Astley) is in Grade 9. A seasoned member of the De La
Salle Cadet Corps, he has performed with the Del Junior Choir and is making his first
appearance in a school musical. He thanks Mr. Luchka, Mr. Labriola, and Mrs. McGroarty
for all their efforts and his friends and castmates, Philip and Brandon, for all the laughs.
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Set in the USA, Back to the 80’s tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean
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High School that graduated in the 1980’s, as remembered and seen through the eyes
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of Corey Palmer, who is now 30-something. The then 17-year-old Corey is madly in
love with his next-door neighbour, Tiffany Houston, one of the coolest girls in the
school. However, she barely notices him, as she is too busy mooning over Michael
Feldman, the hottest guy around. While Corey and his friends, Alf Bueler and Kirk
Keaton, may not be the coolest dudes in the school, they are still one up on Feargal
McFerrin III, whose best friends are Laura Wilde and Debbie Fox...and his computer.
During the year, several new students arrive at the school - twins Mel and Kim Easton
and Eileen Reagan, whose life becomes a nightmare when Michael and his gang start
sending her fake love letters. Meanwhile, the teachers are having issues of their own...
“Back to the 80’s” is a musical in two acts.
There will be one 15 minute intermission.
Concession snacks and beverages will be available in the Cafeteria.
THE CREW
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will that works. I hope you don’t “It’s time to write me into a
will that works. I hope you don’t Set Design and Construction
mind, but I’ve taken the liberty
of calling your solicitor.”
mind, but I’ve taken the liberty of calling your solicitor.”
Mr. Norman Lue Tam! Ms. Anne Hogan!
Mr. Michael Luchka
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Mr. Jerry McGroarty Johnny McGroarty!!
Christine
Philip Amador
Andrea Furgiuele
Christian Matte
Rosalie Rao
Litigation and Arbitration
Litigation and Arbitration
Anthony Bozzo
Christian Grossi
Marie McNamara
Grace Regan
Commercial
and Insolvency Disputes
Commercial and Insolvency
Disputes
Sawyer Buchanan
Amanda Kivlichan
Melissa Montana
Areej Rodrigo
Estates
and
Trusts
Estates and Trusts
Alice Clewley
Maria Locke
Lauren Morante Samantha Santoro
Isabella Clewley
Bridget McGlynn
Bianca Naim
Sabrina Tamburri
Domenico Commisso
Alana Longo
Nicole Nesci
Stephanie Tannis
Alessandra
Cramarossa
Katie
Manley
Edana
Pelliccione
Gabriella Tolnai
Litigation and Arbitration
[email protected]
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Ashley
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Marco
Siena
Margorian
Anastasia
Petunina
Jacob Wright
Christine
J.
Heselmann
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Disputes
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Jessica Frasca
John Pedro Martinez
Ryan Pinto
Stephanie Wong
Barrister
& Solicitor
Estates
and Trusts
Barrister & Solicitor
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Christine J. Heselmann
Barrister & Solicitor
www.CostsMatter.ca
[email protected]
Lighting and Sound Design
Nick Andison
Patrick Andison !
Mr. Michael Luchka
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Taylor Armstrong
Adam Jules
Costume Design and Production
Mrs. Marlene McGroarty !
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Mrs. Karen Easthope
Mrs. Lisa Hamilton
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Mrs. Karen Kates
Mrs. Marie MacDonald !!
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Mr. Michael Luchka
30 Years Ago!
THE CREW
Stage Crew
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Christian Vernich!!
Sebastien Carman!!
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Laura Rubino!
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Bob Mariyanayagam!
Leon Tomazos! !
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Ziad Ashqar!
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Melissa Paglialunga!
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Dance Captains
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Michael Galloro
Andrew Boyes
Lyndsey Tramble
Kenny Nguyen
Madeleine Worndl
Rosalie Rao
Lauren Iafrate
Mercedes Tibollo
Alexandra Salvati
Sarah Bradshaw
Malie McNamara
Liam Dolan
Edana Pelliccione
Cast Photos and Display
Mr. David Byrne
Fundraising, Promotion, and Concessions
Ms. Fiona Suddaby and Ms. Samantha Halpern
Theatre Program Layout, Design, and Advertising
Mr. Michael Luchka
Ushers courtesy of
The De La Salle Cadet Corps
(Thanks to Maj. Joseph Nonato and Sgt. Nathan Yiu)
Poster for Theatre De La Salle’s
1983 production of Webber and Rice’s
Jesus Christ Superstar directed by Ben Cekuta
The fall of 1983 brought a classic drama to
the audience, Agatha Christie's famous murder
mystery The Mousetrap, introducing new
names, James Rousell, Andrew Gallici and
Richard Messina, with Joe Docherty showing
his skills as an actor in the dramas and the
musicals. The spring musical in 1984 was
the '70's "hip and Broadway theatrelife" musical Applause, starring Marlene
MacDonald as the show’s lead, with
secondary roles played by Joe Docherty,
Andrew Gallici, Sharon Buhagiar, and
Kara Lea Smart.
In the 1984 fall
production, Theatre De La Salle
produced a successful, scary and,
intense production, (the longest running
Broadway play), Ira Levin's Deathtrap, with lead
roles played by Andrew Gallici and Joe Docherty. In 1985 - the 25th year of De La Salle's annual Broadway productions (even
thought the school had been presenting shows as far back as 1955) - Theatre De La
Salle gave its audience the famous musical, Man of La Mancha, with a successful sold
out run of two weeks. Del grad Luigi Morano (1984) returned to play the coveted
role of Sancho opposite Ben Cekuta’s Don Quixote. Serving as Stage Manager was Del
alum Paul Corcoran (1982). The 1986 fun, historical, and high-energy musical 'Camelot'
introduced us to a new lead once again, Mark Onyschuk in the role of King Arthur, after
having played a supporting role in the 1985 spring musical. Bob Gardner, who made his
stage debut in the 1985 production of Count Dracula appeared as Lancelot in
Camelot. 1987 resurrected the Broadway musical Godspell - the modern rock & roll
retelling of the life of Christ.
In 1986, Theatre De La Salle incorporated into its auditorium Ben Cekuta's
company "Theatre on-the-Hill.” Productions included alumni and professional actors: John Steinbeck’s Of Mice & Men with Ted Gallagher (1981), Bob Gardiner (1985), and
Marlene Macdonald; Bob Randall’s 6Rms Riv Vu with Sharon Buhagiar, Deathtrap with
Andrew Gallici (1985) and Ted Gallagher (1981), Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite with De La
Salle staff member John Cheley and alumnus Andrew Gallici (1985).
Theatre has a long-standing tradition at De La Salle College. I am thrilled to see that
tradition live on with the talented young men and women gracing the De La Salle stage
today. Thank you for inviting me to go “back to the 80’s.”
In memory and thanks to all...too many to mention! Kudos to cast and crew - past and present!
Ben Cekuta
CREDITS
THEATRE DE LA SALLE
Looking Back with 1980’s
De La Salle College “Oaklands”
Artistic Director BEN CEKUTA
De La Salle established a profound and majestic,
annual theatre tradition. Ben Cekuta, the Artistic
Director of Theatre De La Salle from 1977-1993, worked
as a professional in the theatre world and, with his highstandards and industry connections, introduced to
Theatre De La Salle the idea that the shows should be fun to be a part of and recognized for
the amount of hard work that was invested in them; to be treated as a respected art and
business whose participants were rewarded with life-time memories. It was not so much
about producing professional actors or crew members, but more about learning how to
become a better audience, so that when they went beyond the walls of their theatre, they
could see performances and performers in an unbiased way and appreciating the same effort
and dedication that is required of all artists, both amateur and professional.
As the curtain came down on the 1970's, the 1980's was ready
to become a decade of artistic and recognized growth for Theatre
De La Salle. The spring of 1980 marked the 20th anniversary of
the annual musical at De La Salle. West Side Story started this new
era and starred brothers Chris and Jerry McGroarty and, for the
first time ever in its history, two staff members - Father Mike
Luchka and Frank Burns - playing the adult roles, in this huge
successful show. The closing night performance was honoured to
have the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Pauline McGibbon and
her entourage in its audience.
Theatre De La Salle's reputation also included annual Fall shows. In 1981, without a
scheduled musical, the theatre presented two plays - The Diary of Anne Frank and Butterflies
Are Free, with a memorable performance by Chris McGroarty, showcasing his skills as an actor.
Because De La Salle was an all-boys high school, all female roles had to audition, with
participants coming from many sister-schools in the Toronto area. 1982 brought back a
traditional Broadway musical comedy, Carnival. Talented female leads of this musical came from
St. Joseph Wellesley High School - Sharon Buhagiar and Marlene MacDonald. Joining them was
'up and coming' actor and Del student Joe Docherty, and continuing in his recognized De La
Salle male lead was Chris McGroarty, with Crispin Redhead rounding out the principal cast.
Crispin went on to become a successful dancer and is now a prominent work-out guru and
Gyrotonic Master.
1983 brought to the Del stage a second musical - Webber and Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar, with new lead, Joe Docherty, playing Jesus and, in his graduating year at De La Salle and as
President of Student Council, Chris McGroarty playing Judas, with the role of Mary Magdalene
played by Marlene MacDonald. Del alumnus Curtis Begley (1977) served as Stage Manager. The show had over a two-week run, another first. Norm Davies, the school's principal,
recognized that Theatre De La Salle was a "class act", thus quality became its priority. The
orchestras were always comprised of professional musicians who gave up their time to
perform as an ensemble that focused on quality and professional standards. On the show's
closing night, the cast members had the privilege to perform for the Hon. Art Eggleton, the
Mayor of Toronto, and his wife. He was quite impressed and raved that a high school in his city
could have such a successful and on-going annual theatre production of such high calibre. Br. Domenic Viggiani, FSC... President
Mr. Joseph Pupo... Principal
Mr. Robert Lundy... Vice Principal
Mr. Howard Finewax... Director of Finance
Mr. Nick Cippriani... Director of Operations
Mr. Domenic Salerno... Director of Facilities
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
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Mrs. Barbara Addario
Mr. Barry Allard
Mr. Angelo Borrelli
Mr. David Byrne
Mr. Aaron Calder
Mrs. Berta Carreco
Mr. Nick DeSanctis
Ms. Anna Di Benedetto
Miss Roma Francis
Ms. Christine Gorman
Ms. Samantha Halpern
Mr. Nelson Lee
Ms. Pina Marchese
Mr. Stephen Mason
Ms. Dawn Pear
Ms. Gloria Remoquillo
Mr. Larry Shields
Mr. David Stratton
Ms. Fiona Suddaby
Mr. Craig Thompson
Mr. Tadeusz Taranek
Mr. Andrew Tulshi
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Mrs. Jane Albright
Mrs. Clara Amador
Mrs. Antonella Bagnara
Mr. Ben Cekuta
Mrs. Maria Dawson
Mrs. Diana De Fulviis
Mrs. Irka Firchuk
Mr. Pino Gagliardi
Mrs. Andrea Gibson
Mr. Jim Gardner
Mrs. Patricia Harris
Mrs. Christine Heselmann
Mr. Nick Holynsky
Mrs. Karen Kates
Mrs. Mary Manarin
Mr. Stephen Nixon
Jacob and Zachary Sereda
Mr. George Tamburri
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The De La Salle Parent’s Association
De La Salle College Student Executive 2012/2013
The De La Salle College “Oaklands” Board of Directors
All the parents of our cast members
for their patience, encouragement, and love
and to all our private and corporate sponsors
for their generous support!
You Know You Grew Up
in the 80’s, if...
1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word PSYC!
2. You yearned to be a member of the Baby-Sitters Club and tried to start a club of your own.
3. You owned those lil' Strawberry Shortcake scented dolls.
4. Two words: Hammer Pants.
5. You ever watched "Fraggle Rock"
6. You had plastic streamers on your handle bars.
7. Your grandma was addicted to TAB cola.
8. You owned both Underoos and Garanimals!
9. You can sing the entire theme song to "The Facts of Life" and “The Golden Girls”
10. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
11. You know all the turtles' names from the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” TV series.
12. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.
13. You played the game "MASH" (Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House)
14. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it
15. You remember reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and all The Ramona books.
16. You know the profound meaning of "Wax On, Wax Off!”
17. You wanted to be a Goonie.
18. You ever wore fluorescent neon clothing (some of us...head-to-toe)
19. You can do Michael Jackson’s Thriller moves.
20. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female Smurf.
21. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pail Kids in the schoolyard.
22. You remember the craze, then the banning of slap bracelets.
23. You still get the urge to say "NOT" after every sentence.
24. You remember stickers you could “scratch & sniff”
25. Jem & The Holograms was your favorite band.
26. You thought She-Ra (Princess of Power!) and He-Man should hook up.
27. You peeled off the stickers on the Rubik’s Cube and still feel you solved the puzzle.
28. You ever owned a pair of Jelly shoes.
29. After you saw “Pee-Wee's Big Adventure” you kept saying "I know you are, but what am I?"
30. You’ve cried, "I've fallen and I can't get up!"
31. You ever got seriously injured on a Slip and Slide.
32. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
33. You had or attended a birthday party at McDonalds.
34. You've gone through this nodding your head in agreement.
35. You remember Popples.
36. You “don't worry, be happy”
37. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder.
38. You remember watching both “Gremlins” movies.
39. You know what it meant to say "Care Bear Stare!!"
40. You know all the words to Bon Jovi’s You Give Love A Bad Name
41. You just sang those words to yourself.
42. You remember watching “Rainbow Bright” and “My Little Pony Tales”
43. You thought Doogie Howser and Samantha Micelli of “Who’s The Boss?” were hot.
44. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac
45. You remember the little old lady at Wendy’s shouting, "Where's the Beef?"
46. You used to (and probably still do) say "What you talkin' 'bout Willis?
47. You had big hair and you knew how to use it.
48. You used to think David Hasselhoff was cool.
49. You thought Mr. Belvedere, Benson, and Mrs. Garrett would be fun to have at your house.
50. You're still singing "Shot through the heart..." in your head, aren't you!?
MESSAGE from THE DIRECTOR
Last year, Theatre De La Salle celebrated its revival by staging the
popular Andrew Lloyd Webber biblical musical Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat. The response was overwhelmingly positive from
the audiences - proof that the De La Salle community was hungry for
student theatre. The support and encouragement of Br. Domenic, Mr.
Pupo, the Board of Directors, and that of the wider De La Salle
community, has cemented a firm foundation for future theatrical
productions on the De La Salle stage.
For those who can still remember the 80‘s, it was a decade that
defined a generation; a decade of people, decisions, and inventions that changed our future. In
a recent National Geographic documentary, 80‘s teen heartthrob Rob Lowe said, “The way we
live today is a direct result of things that started in the '80s.” Getting our cast to embrace the
fashions, fads, music, and slang of an era they never experienced, was my goal from the very
beginning. It was necessary that each of them went back to the 80’s and explored it for
themselves. I am hopeful that the results of their research will be evident in this production.
Early in her rise to stardom, pop icon Madonna said, “I stand for freedom of expression, doing
what you believe in, and going after your dreams.” Her ambitious sentiments sum up the
desires of every aspiring performer of the 80’s and of those pursuing a performing arts career
today. In essence, this is what theatre is all about: expressing, believing, dreaming. It begins with
Arts Education. A thriving Drama program at the College, a student body populated by
talented singers, musicians, and performers, the support of Administration, staff, and parents all these factors have borne the results you will witness on our stage at this performance. The
late Whitney Houston sums up my philosophy when she sang, “I believe the children are our
future, teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess
inside. Give them a sense of pride ... Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be.”
As you can imagine, a show of this scale requires an incredible commitment of time and
energy, and a deeply-rooted passion for theatre and the performing arts. Rehearsals began last
October; our final rehearsal took place Thursday morning before an audience of enthusiastic
elementary school children. While you will witness the fruits of our labour when our cast
members take to the stage, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge those who laughed,
cried, raised their voices, deflated egos, worried a little, and celebrated right along with me
during each step of the creative process. Many individuals are listed in this program to whom
we extend our deepest gratitude for the varying degrees of support they have provided. But I
would like to specifically acknowledge my “totally awesome” colleagues and collaborators Mr. Marc Labriola and Mrs. Marlene McGroarty - for the hours of time they dedicated, the
endless ideas they generated, and the ongoing support and encouragement they provided me
and the members of our cast. A “tubular” and much-deserved nod also goes to Mr. Norman
Lue Tam, Ms. Anne Hogan, and Mr. Jerry McGroarty for all their leadership and creativity in
designing and constructing our beautiful set and prop pieces. With the assistance of their Visual
and Media Arts students, they took the cast and the audience back to the 80’s. Let’s hear it for
the boys - Nick and Patrick Andison and their team - for making us look and sound “gnarly.”
And to our guest choreographer Melissa Virdo for teaching us to cut loose and our visiting
musicians, Chris, Erik, Adam, Lily, Nick, and Braxton, under the musical leadership of Jordann
Zaza, for getting us into the groove.
I am so proud of our Back to the 80’s cast and crew. They took their passion and made it
happen. They continue to be the reason I enjoy doing what I do. “I’ve had the time of my life”
and tonight, it is with no hesitation, that I proudly dedicate this performance to each and every
cast and crew member and salute the many 80’s icons that inspired them. They have brought
this production to life through song, dance, performance, design, construction, and promotion,
and have truly come to realize that, with heart and soul and perseverance, “we can build this
dream together...nothing’s gonna stop us now!”
Mr.
M.
Luchka
Message from
Message from
Br. Domenic Viggiani, FSC
Mr. Joseph Pupo
President, De La Salle College “Oaklands”
Dear De La Salle Theatre Patrons:
As we celebrate the 1980’s in song and dance in
this year's musical production, I am drawn back to those now
somewhat distant days when I was in my first years of religious
life and my teaching career.
At the start of the decade, I was here teaching French and
then grades seven and eight. By the middle of the 1980’s, I was
off to Cardinal Newman High School where I spent some happy
years teaching religion and ESL and assisting with its cooperative education programme. The end of the decade would
find me in Australia. Like all decades, each has its moments to
remember. The repatriation of the BNA, the Mulroney years
and the constitutional debates, the Edmonton Oilers, the first
visit of John Paul II and the fall of communism, are just some of
the things that defined these years.
Music and dance are other ways that define that period of
time. This is no less true of the decade we recall in our theatre
production this Spring. Let us join our young performers, who
have worked so hard, in recalling the sounds and movements of
an age when the world seemed less mad and life a little less
complicated.
Many heartfelt thanks to Mr. Luchka, Mr. Labriola, Mrs.
McGroarty, and the entire cast who have shown great pride in
continuing the theatrical tradition here at De La Salle.
Principal, De La Salle College “Oaklands”
De La Salle College, over its history, has
produced many musicals and plays and since
re-privatization, performances such as Oliver,
The Sound of Music, The Importance of Being Earnest,
Inherit the Wind, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
have continued the school’s commitment to the Arts, while
providing the school community an opportunity to share in such
a meaningful undertaking. This year should be no different as
our talented students take us Back to the 80’s.
Many volunteers have participated in many aspects of the
production. Whether students are acting, singing, dancing or
participating in the management of the backstage, props,
lighting, or sound, drama productions provide our students
another medium that creates a spirit of community and
acknowledges their many gifts.
We, as a school community, are proud of their efforts and
their dedication. I am confident that Back to the 80’s will be fun
to watch; and some of us, without hinting at our age, may sing
along as we recall the many songs that defined that era.
Special recognition and appreciation goes to Mr. Michael
Luchka. As Director, he has, once again, organized a successful
performance. His efforts, commitment, energy, and passion for
the College are commendable.
Please, come join the fun!
“The stage is not merely the meeting place
of a" the arts, but is also the return
of art to life.”
Oscar Wilde