Longmeadow High School's senior play will take everyone 'Back to the'80s' Nov. 18-20


LHS class of 2011 members Derek Harmanli, Angelo Manzi, Ilanna Tarriff, Rayna Liebman, Sarah Banning reherse a scene from "Back to the '80s the Totally Awesome Musical," slated for performace Nov. 18-20 in the high school auditorium. Reminder Publications submitted photo

Nov. 15, 2010

By Debbie Gardner

Assistant Managing Editor

LONGMEADOW -- Do you remember the 1980s -- that decade of big hair, leg warmers, punk rock and Madonna? Whether you lived it -- or just loved it on a VH1 special -- the Longmeadow High School class of 2011 hopes you'll join them for another trip down memory lane as they present their senior play, "Back to the '80s -- the Totally Awesome Musical."

Performances will be Nov. 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and $8 for children age 10 and under.

Musical co-producer and public relations spokesperson Spencer Janes told Reminder Publications this production, which involves over 100 members of the graduating class of 240, was chosen from a list of five titles by class vote.

"We have 20 major and minor roles, 20 people in the pit orchestra and 80 extras," Janes said of the ensemble cast that is working hard to recreate the music and culture of the 80s decade. "It's a big event. Everybody likes to be involved."

Janes said the proceeds from the tree productions will be used to help defray graduation and prom expenses and fund activities during the year.

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