Highland Park Players Presents Forever Plaid, Opening July 29
The Highland Park Players is proud to present FOREVER PLAID, a revue of the four-part, close-harmony “guy groups” that were popular in the 1950s. The production includes 11 performances to be held at the Highland Park Community House, 1991 N. Sheridan Road in Highland Park, beginning July 29.
A celebration of harmony, innocence and sincerity of dreams associated with this era, FOREVER PLAID shares the heavenly story of four guys – Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie – who love to sing and perform. While en route to their first big gig at the Airport Hilton cocktail bar, the members of Forever Plaid were broadsided by a school bus and killed instantly. Although their careers and lives ended, through the Power of Harmony, they are allowed to come back to perform the show they never got to do in life. They play this show for the first time and the last time simultaneously. The production is a blend of sincere acting, powerful and passionate singing, and entertaining choreography.
For those who love the smooth sound of a quartet harmonizing and enjoy an entertaining storyline, FOREVER PLAID should not be missed.
“We chose to produce FOREVER PLAID because the show appeals to a wide range of people,” said Jamie Davidson, Producer, “whether you remember the 50's or like Glee or American Idol, you will be rooting for these guys to sing beautiful harmonies.”
Performance schedule:
July 29 and 30 8:00 p.m.
July 31 3:00 p.m.
August 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 8:00 p.m.
August 7 and 14 3:00 p.m.
All tickets are $18 and are general admission. Tickets are good for any of the 11 performances and can be purchased at West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road in Highland Park or online at www.highlandparkplayers.com. For further information, call 847-651-9470.
Directed by Catherine Davis with musical direction by Claire Birmingham, the show is genuine, precise, and very funny. The voices of Aaron Stash (Sparky), Aaron Rumack (Smudge), Mark Komiskey (Jinx) and Todd D. Bulmash (Frankie) shine in classic songs, including “Three Coins in The Fountain”, “Chain Gang”, “Perfidia”, “Heart and Soul”, “Rags to Riches”, and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing”.
About Highland Park Players
Highland Park Players is a non-profit organization, founded in 1988. The vision of the Board of Directors is to provide accessible, hands-on theatre for the city of Highland Park. It is our mission to educate and entertain the community by providing area residents with the opportunity to attend and participate in a superior theatre experience. We also offer an outlet for area residents to use their talents and provide the unique pleasures of live theatre to family, friends and the community. For more information, visit www.highlandparkplayers.com or email info@highlandparkplayers.com.