Talent Springs Eternal – Fame Forever
The twentieth reunion of the Class of '84 sets the stage for a new generation of artists pursuing their dreams.
Show Essentials
16
Roles
+ Ensemble
PG13
Rated
2
Acts

Full Synopsis

Author's Note:

Act One is the planning of the twentieth reunion of the Class of '84. Act Two opens with the celebration of that reunion. Then TIME FLIES as we jump ten years to the tenth reunion of the Class of '04 and the thirtieth reunion of the Class of '84 being celebrated at the same time. We want to feel the emotional impact of time moving very fast in life.

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* New Song: Lyrics by David De Silva and Music by Rick Hip-Flores

Casting
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Cast Size: Medium (11 to 20 performers)
Cast Type: Ensemble Cast
Dance Requirements: Standard

Character Breakdown

Carmen Diaz

A deceased former student at LaGuardia high who must come to terms with her poor choices from her past.

Gender: female
Age: 18 to 18
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Michael Peters
The spiritual guide to Camren; he is a 1966 alumni and accomplished dancer/choreographer who died and will soon be reborn.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Ms. Greta Bell
A warm, efficient, but no-nonsense woman who works at the LaGuardia High School and organizes the reunion.
Gender: female
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Ms. Serena Katz
Bookish English teacher and 1984 alumni of LaGuardia High School.
Gender: female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Mr. Ramon Garcia
The music teacher at LaGuardia High, who is formal yet fun and often not respected by his students.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range top: B3
Vocal range bottom: A2
Vanessa Vegas
Georgia's brash and outgoing best friend who is a high school thespian.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Georgia Washington
A shy and nervous high school thespian and good friend of Vanessa's.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 18
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
J.j. Byrd
The leading-man type admired by all of the school girls. Scruffy, slouchy, and sexy.
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 20
Joe Vegas
A light-hearted, fun-loving local DJ who once was the class clown at LaGuardia High School.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: E3
Mabel Washington
An aspiring news anchor, who wishes to help boost the careers of her friends.
Gender: female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Schlomo Metzenbaum
A composer and musician with very few friends. Obsessed with his work.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Tyrone Jackson
Owner and leader of a dance company, and a choreographer fighting to gain fame.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Iris Kelly-Tompkins

A middle-aged former dancer and Tyrone's high school girlfriend. Tender, attractive, loveable, and friendly.

Gender: female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Sonny Vegas

Venessa and JJ's child who aspires to be a director. Friendly, energetic, positive, and cheerful.

Gender: female
Age: 13 to 16
Chantelle
Tyrone's catty and sassy girlfriend. A dancer.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 35
Ensemble
Students; Kids; Alumni
Full Song List
Talent Springs Eternal: Around and Around (Prologue)
Talent Springs Eternal: The 20th Reunion of the Class of '84
Talent Springs Eternal: Everybody Wants To Be Maria
Talent Springs Eternal: Time Flyer - Fly Me Higher
Talent Springs Eternal: It's In Her DNA
Talent Springs Eternal: It Would Mean A Lot To Me
Talent Springs Eternal: Song Without Words (Piano)
Talent Springs Eternal: On The Other Hand
Talent Springs Eternal: Warming Up to Tango
Talent Springs Eternal: The Miracle Is Me
Talent Springs Eternal: Time Flies/ The 20th Reunion...
Talent Springs Eternal: Just When You Think
Talent Springs Eternal: Toreador/ Takes 3 to Tango
Talent Springs Eternal: Love is Rare
Talent Springs Eternal: Raindrops and Tears (Ballet)
Talent Springs Eternal: The Miracle is Me (Reprise)
Talent Springs Eternal: Around & Around (Reprise)
Talent Springs Eternal: Hey! Spring is Springin'
Talent Springs Eternal: The 10th/30th Reunion of the Class of '04/'84
Talent Springs Eternal: Habenera
Talent Springs Eternal: I've Got Another Song to Sing
Talent Springs Eternal: Around & Around (Finale)
Talent Springs Eternal: I'm Gonna Live Forever Fame (Curtain Call)

Show History

Inspiration

Fame Forever – Talent Spring Eternal (or Fame Forever, for short) is a direct sequel to the musical, Fame, which, in turn, is based on the movie of the same name. It was once again the conception of David De Silva (who is known affectionately as "Father Fame"); while Steve Margoshes returned to work on the music, newcomer Ben H. Winters was brought on to work the book and lyrics.

Fame Forever continues to follow the characters from the previous musical, although the action this time is set twenty years later. The Class of 1984 is celebrating its twentieth high school reunion, while a new crop of students is making its way through LaGuardia High School.

Productions

Fame Forever first hit the stage at the Kings Theatre with the Apollo Players in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2007. It had a twofold debut in America, with productions running nearly simultaneously at the Waterville Opera House in Maine and the The Players of Sarasota in Florida. The Congress Theatre in Eastbourne produced the English premiere of the musical some time after that. In 2013, the Father Fame Foundation produced the first professional cast recording of Fame Forever. The musical had its professional world premiere at the West End's Lyric Theatre on September 8, 2014, followed by a UK tour in 2015.

Critical Reaction

"'Art is the DNA of Species memory.' It seems apropos that Circle is kicking off its 61st season with the South East premiere of Fame Forever – Talent Spring Eternal, David De Silva's vibrant tribute to the endurance of talent as a driving force in our lives. With a cast of 30, directed by Tim Larson and choreographed by Kate Adams-Johnson, the production is a wonderful success, funny and touching, filled with fine musical numbers and an engaging plot which is not without its surprises. Fame Forever is a great evening of theatre, but beyond that it is, also, an anthem for our community of artists whose dreams are kept alive by the belief that talent does, in fact, spring eternal."
– Jaz Dorsey, Dramaturg and Critic, Nashville

"Fame Forever touches every emotion. People in the audience were saying how much they liked the way all the lives of the characters were intertwined... some saying they liked the fact that the storyline had more depth than Fame... and some audience members were even moved to tears by the beautiful songs. All commented on the energy and excitement of it too! What a joy it has been to have this fantastic, vibrant show to work on – Thank you! Of all the shows I have directed, this has been the most enjoyable – I'm so sorry it's over – I'd like to do it all over again!"
– Julie Storey, Director/Choreographer, Weymouth Operatic Society

"When I went looking for something to say about [Fame Forever], I couldn't think of a better phrase than 'Something Wonderful Right Away....' Grab your hat and call a cab, the tickets are looking like ice cream in July."
– Morning Sentinel

"...A wonderful success, funny and touching, filled with fine musical numbers and an engaging plot which is not without its surprises.... Fame Forever is a great evening of theatre, but beyond that it is also an anthem for our community, a community of artists whose dreams are kept alive by the belief that talent does, in fact, spring eternal."
– Jaz Dorsey

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Requirements

You must give the authors/creators billing credits, as specified in the Production Contract, in a conspicuous manner on the first page of credits in all programs and on houseboards, displays and in all other advertising announcements of any kind.
Percentages listed indicate required type size in relation to title size.
TALENT SPRINGS ETERNAL
Fame Forever
 
Story Conceived by
DAVID DE SILVA
 
Book by
Lyrics by
Music by
DAVID DE SILVA and BEN H. WINTERS
BEN H. WINTERS
STEVE MARGOSHES
In addition, the following credit shall appear on the title page for all programs:
“Time Flyer - Fly Me Higher”
Lyrics by David De Silva   Music by Rick Hip Flores

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PIANO CONDUCTOR'S SCORE ACT 12
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STANDARD ORCHESTRATION

InstrumentationDoubling
BASS
DRUMS
GUITARACOUSTIC GUITAR , ELECTRIC GUITAR , STEEL GUITAR
KEYBOARD 2
PERCUSSION
REED 1ALTO SAXOPHONE , Bb CLARINET , FLUTE , TENOR SAXOPHONE
TROMBONE
TRUMPETFLUGELHORN , TRUMPET