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Remember Me Always

Short Play, Comedy  /  5w, 4m

Michael Oakes, Jennifer Wells

The chairperson of the Senior So Long Dance enlists eight students to decorate. As they transform the gym (stage) with streamers, stars and balloons, they learn about each other and themselves. Day turns to night, the dance begins and they pledge to remember all they've been through. Developed with …

Remember Me Always

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
The chairperson of the Senior So Long Dance enlists eight students to decorate. As they transform the gym (stage) with streamers, stars and balloons, they learn about each other and themselves. Day turns to night, the dance begins and they pledge to remember all they've been through. Developed with teenagers in the Drama Workshop of the Greenwich Village Youth Council in New York, Remember Me Always captures the voice of today's youth. >
History
Remember Me Always was developed in a series of workshops led by Michael Oakes and Jennifer Wells and teenagers at The Greenwich Village Youth Center and was first perfoemed in June, 1988.
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Performing Groups
SANDY LEE - A zesty cheerleader whose great leadership skills are somewhat lessened by her tendency to hysterics
ZEE MCKAY - Probably at the top of the class, a born romantic in love with Kevin-his drug habit frightens and confuses her
BENNY FALCONE - A chubby, good-time guy; always the life of the party
T.J. THOMPSON - A natural athlete; a recent injury has caused him to reexamine his future; he is Benny's best friend and he walks with a cane.
ANNA DEJON - A dancer; her constant rehearsing and classes have separated her from her classmates; now a senior, she longs to be included
MARYANNE ROGAK - A sexy rock and roller whom everyone respects
SLICK ROWE - The "Donald Trump" or LBJ High
ELLEN DAILEY - A teenage who tries hard to be a sophisticate
KEVIN SCHECHTER - Young, handsome, popular--has a drug problem
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting The gymnasium of Lyndon Baines Johnson High School, Staten Island, New York.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • Drugs

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  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

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Michael Oakes

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Jennifer Wells

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