[Capdist-announce] Home Made Theater’s Youth Conservatory Program Presents FAME, Jr.

[Office Manager]

For Immediate Release
May 6, 2014
Contact: Kate Starczewski
(518) 587-4427
info at homemadetheater.org

Home Made Theater’s Youth Conservatory Program Presents FAME, Jr.

The Youth Conservatory Program at Home Made Theater will present FAME, 
JR, conceived and developed by David De Silva, book by José Fernandez, 
lyrics by Jacques Levy and music by Steve Margoshes. Performances will 
be held at the Spa Little Theater on Friday, May 16th at 7:30 pm, and 
Saturday, May 17th at 1:00 and 4:30pm.  This production is presented by 
a cast of students between the ages of 10 and 18.

Set during the last years of New York City's celebrated High School for 
the Performing Arts on 46th Street in 1980-1984, before its merger with 
LaGuardia High School, FAME JR. is the bittersweet but ultimately 
inspiring story of a diverse group of students who commit to four years 
of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor, and insight, 
the show explores the issues that confront many young people today.

FAME, JR is directed by Laurie Larson, who has previously directed the 
Youth Conservatory Productions of The Little Mermaid Jr., Guys and Dolls 
Jr., Annie Jr., Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., 
Fiddler on the Roof Jr., Seussical Jr., Aladdin Jr., and Home Made 
Theater’s main stage productions of 9 to 5: The Musical, The Lion, the 
Witch and the Wardrobe, and Charlotte’s Web.  She has a vocal 
performance degree and a minor in theater and dance from Ithaca College, 
and education degree from SUNY Potsdam, and a master’s degree in theater 
from SUNY Albany.  She is active in community theater and professional 
theaters as a performer and choreographer.  In addition to HMT, Laurie 
has worked with local theaters such as Schenectady Light Opera, Albany 
Civic and Park Playhouse.  She is also the theater teacher and choral 
director at Ballston Spa High School.

Production staff for the HMT Youth Conservatory production includes 
scenic and lighting designer Kevin Miller, sound designer Barry 
Streifert, costume designer Sherry Recinella, properties designer Maura 
Pickett, and production stage manager Susan Turner.

Tickets for FAME, JR. are $10 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and 
under.  Seating is general admission.  Tickets may be purchased online 
at www.homemadetheater.org or by calling 518-587-4427.

[Three photos attached. All may just be listed as the cast of Fame, Jr 
with photo credit to HMT]
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