POPs Past Productions

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Past Productions

Night of One Acts, -May 14-29, 2010 Take 5, Just Desserts, Courting 101	See Pictures!
POPs Follies 2010 , -Apr 30, May 1, 2010. A variety show with singing and skits.	See Pictures!
Cinderella Kids, -Feb. 19 - 28, 2010. Poor Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, and denied a chance to go to the Royal Ball. With a little help from her mice friends and a lot of help from her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella goes to the ball, meets the Prince and falls in love..	See Pictures!
Urinetown, -Nov 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 2009. Urinetown is a hilarious musical set in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. A terrible water shortage has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public bathrooms, regulated by a single malicious company that profits by charging admission. A hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead the people to freedom!	See Pictures!
The Importance of Being Earnest, -Sep 24 to Oct 3rd, 2009. The Importance of Being Ernest is a comedy over mistaken identifies. Two gentlemen living in Victorian England invents a person they have to attend to in order to escape their daily life and social obligations. Jack invents a brother name "Ernest" who is wicked and always getting into trouble. Under the guise of Ernest, Jack meets his beloved Gwendolyn and proposes to her. Gwendolyn accepts the proposal claiming that she can only love a man name Ernest. Jack's friend Algernon is the only person who knows Jack's secret - that Ernest is a made up identity. While Jack is away, Algernon claims to be Ernest in order to meet Jack's ward Cecily. Algernon's Ernest falls in love with Cecily and proposes to her. Cecily accepts also claiming that she can only love a man named Ernest. The girls meet up in a confrontation when both think that they are engaged to the same man and then discover that neither man is really Ernest.	See Pictures!
Night of One Acts, -22-30 May, 2009. Act 1: The third act of Plaza Suite revolves around married couple Roy and Norma Hubley on their daughter Mimsey's wedding day. In a rush of nervousness, Mimsey has locked herself in the suite's bathroom and refuses to leave. Act 2: 1 Act of Neil Simons, “California Hotel” California Suite act 3 is about competing doctors Willis Panama and Chauncey Gump. They have been busy containing calamities befalling them since they arrived and discovered they had to share a hotel room with their crestfallen wives. Act 3: Annie is a faded woman who has not lost her dream of the stage; Mattie, an unimaginative soul; Hallie, loud, energetic; and Bessie, tall and dignified. Annie proposes they entertain themselves while they eat and rest from their scrubbing on the stage. So Bessie sings, Hallie dances, Mattie plays a piano number and Annie gives a melodramatic reading. When, after a disagreement, all four perform simultaneously ... it's hilarious.	See Pictures!
Children of Eden, -27 Mar to 11 Apr, 2009. Freely based on the story of Genesis, "Children Of Eden" is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the"Father" who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that "the hardest part of love... is letting go."	See lots of Pictures!
Ravenscroft, -Feb 5 - 14 2009. On a snowy night, Inspector Ruffing is called to a remote house to investigate the death of Patrick Roarke. The inspector encounters five alluring women who lead him through a bewildering labyrinth of contradictory versions of Patrick's demise and tell stories of ghosts and family secrets. You'll be frightened, amused and teased - but you will not guess the ending of this thriller!	See Pictures!
Nuncrackers, -Dec 4-13 2008. The Nunsense Christmas Musical, NUNCRACKERS, is presented as the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement. It stars the nuns you love, plus Father Virgil, and four of Mount Saint Helen's most talented students. Featuring all new songs including Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain't Comin' to Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us and It's Better to Give than to Receive, this show is filled with typical NUNSENSE humor, some of your favorite carols, and a "Secret Santa" audience participation. We're certain this NUNSENSE Christmas Show will make you laugh, and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It's the perfect way to insure that your holiday season is merry and bright!	See Pictures!
Ragtime, -Oct 2-10 2008. Based on the 1975 novel by E. L. Doctorow, Ragtime tells the story of three groups in America, represented by Coalhouse Walker Jr., a Harlem musician; Mother, the matriarch of a WASP family in New Rochelle, NY; and Tateh, a Latvian Jewish immigrant. Historical figures such as Houdini, Evelyn Nesbit, Booker T. Washington, J. P. Morgan, Henry Ford, Stanford White, Harry Kendall Thaw, Admiral Peary, Matthew Henson, and Emma Goldman also appear. The music includes marches, cakewalks, gospel and ragtime. The show is mostly sung-through, with very little spoken dialogue.	See Pictures!
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.- May 23,24,29,30,31 2008. The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams, and his father's favorite son. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, plus our own Okinawa Military Community touches, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.	See pictures and the music video!
Steel Magnolias- March 14,15,20,21,22 2008. Six Louisiana women (M'Lynn, Shelby, Truvy, Annelle, Clairee, and Ouiser) with disparate personalities bond together to face their greatest fears and highest hopes with dry wit and self-deprecating style. The action centers around Truvy's beauty parlor and the neighborhood women who regularly gather there. Alternately hilarious and touching, the play focuses on the comaderie of these six Southern women who talk, gab, gossip, chitchat, needle and harangue each other through the best of times - - and cry, caress, comfort and repair one another through the worst. They're soul mates in a rarefied way that assumes a cult of femininity - - sisters come hell or high water.	See Pictures!
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. The 2008 Club Tour - Feb. 15 Torii Coral Cove(sold out), Feb. 16 Kadena O'Club(sold out), Feb. 23 Kinser, Feb. 28 Palms, Feb. 29 Butler O'Club(sold out). Off-Broadway's phenomenal longest-running musical that celebrates the modern-day suburban mating game. Spend the Valentine's week exploring the attraction of the sexes. The musical farce is about the relationship of men and women from that first date, through marriage, children, car trips, divorce and ends with "Funerals Are For Dating". This hilarious musical comedy is rated PG-13 for language and sexual situations.	See Pictures!
Sylvia. - Nov. 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 2007. Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child raising in the suburbs. Greg's career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate's career, as a public school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park - or that has found him - bearing only the name "Sylvia" on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives.	See Pictures!
Disney's Aladdin Jr. - 28 Sep. - 6 Oct, 2007. Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spirits will soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy award-winning score with songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me” will certainly make this musical a favorite for many years to come	See Pictures!
The Music Man - May 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 2007. The story of that man, his 76 trombones, and the wonderful, wonderful tune he played on every heart in town! Featuring classic tunes like "Trouble In River City"," Seventy-Six Trombones", "Goodnight Ladies", "Till There Was You".	See Pictures!
Gilligan's Island, The Musical - March 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 & 24 2007. Based on the popular TV show of the 70’s, a group of Castaways tries to cope on a desert island filled with headhunters and aliens all the while trying to figure a way off the island.	See Pictures!
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe - December 8, 9, 13, 15, 16 2006. When Lucy looks into an ordinary wardrobe she finds an enchanted world apart from our own! But this extraordinary place is in the cruel cold grasp of the White Witch who's spell has made it always winter, but never Christmas. And yet, there is still hope! They learn of an ancient prophesy that says four children will free the land of the White Witch's terrible rule and that Aslan, The Great Lion, shall return to rule the land, restoring peace and harmony to Narnia. Join Lucy, Susan, Peter, Edmund, and all the magical creatures of Narnia as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime!	See Pictures!
Nunsense - October 13, 14, 18-21 2006. Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the school auditorium, which is currently set up for the eighth grade production of “Grease.” Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun wholost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. Featuring star turns,tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this show has become an international phenomenon.	See Pictures!
Disney's Beauty and the Beast - May 19-27 2006. The Disney version of the classic fairy tale with musical numbers such as Be Our Guest, Gaston, Human Again, Change In Me and many others. A cast of over 40 danced and sang their way through an exhausting run of 10 shows. Our productions would not be possible without the help of all of the family and friends and the rest of the production crew that worked tirelessly to bring you this timeless family show.	See Pictures!
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change- Feb 16-18, 23-25 2006. Off-Broadway's phenomenal longest-running musical that celebrates the modern-day suburban mating game. Spend the Valentine's week exploring the attraction of the sexes. The musical farce is about the relationship of men and women from that first date, through marriage, children, car trips, divorce and ends with "Funerals Are For Dating". This hilarious musical comedy is rated PG-13 for language and sexual situations.	See Pictures!
A Little Princess- Dec 14 - 17, 2005. Sara Crewe is a gifted and well-mannered child, and Captain Crewe, her father, is an extraordinary wealthy man. So Miss Minchin, headmistress of Sara's new boarding school in London, is pleased to treat Sara as her star pupil--a pampered little princess. But suddenly, one dreadful day, Sara's world collapses around her. The little princess is reduced to a shabby drudge. But Sara does not break, and with the help of a monkey, an Indian lascar, and the strange, ailing gentleman next door, she not only survives her sufferings, but helps those around her.	See Pictures!
Dracula- Oct 20, 21, 22, 29, 2005- POPs Presents Bram Stoker's Dracula, adapted by Steven Deitz. This new adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker's classic novel to the stage. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances—in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Rich with both humor and horror, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker's famous vampire.	See Pictures!
Grease- May 26,27,28, Jun2,4, 2005- Wop-bop-alu-mop-ba-lop-bam-BOOM! POPs presents the rock n' roll musical, Grease. Yes, Grease will be the word on Camp Foster as the gum chewing, hubcap stealing, hot rod loving boys and their wise cracking girls in bobby sox and pedal pushers of Rydell High School's super-cool Class of '59 hit the Foster Performing Arts Center's stage. The musical parodies the lifestyles of teenagers in the 1950's with music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.	See Pics and the article in the Oki-Marine!
School House Rock Live!- 28,29,30 April, 1 May 2005- The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics is instructing a whole new generation to “Unpack Your Adjectives” and “Do The Circulations,” is lighting up the POPs stage, too. Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such beloved “Schoolhouse Rock” songs as “Just A Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction.” . Children just discovering the TV series to “Generation X-ers” seeking a taste of nostalgia delight in this sure-fire entertainment that’s simply good, clean – and educational – fun.	See Pictures!
Little Shop Of Horrors- 24,25,26,31 March 1,2 April 2005- The first-ever Broadway production of everyone's favorite boy-meets-girl, plant-eats-world phenomenon. Meek, mild-mannered, out-of-luck Seymour Krelbourn has just discovered an exotic little plant with a strange and unusual appetite. The plant is growing remarkably fast--and so is Seymour's love for Audrey, his co-worker at the flower shop. But she has a boyfriend...and the plant has a bloodthirsty secret that threatens the entire planet. The feeding-frenzy begins, as Seymour becomes a celebrity and the plant becomes a larger-than-life sensation.	See Pictures!
Noises Off- Jan 27,28,29,Feb 3,4,5, 2005-"The funniest farce ever written!" is how the NY critics described the awesome hilarity and mind-boggling mayhem of Noises Off. This uproarious adult comedy follows the on and off stage antics of an inept acting troupe as they stumble from bumbling dress rehearsal to disastrous closing night. Everything that can go wrong does, as actors desperately try to hang on to their lines, their performances and the furniture. Add a slippery plate of sardines and a slew of slamming doors, and you have the most sidesplitting backstage comedy ever written.	See Pictures!
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers- Oct 20 - 29, 2004 The actors, actresses. musicians, directors, technical support and their families have worked hard to bring this performance to you. POPs has taken on five phenomenal shows for the '04-'05 season and is proud to kick it off with an amazing cast of hard working individuals. As the director, it has been a pleasure to work with the talented cast through many hours of dancing, rehearsing, dancing, singing, dancing, constructing. dancing, painting, dancing, sewing, dancing and dancing to make this show possible. I have always loved Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and making my vision of the musical a reality, along with the help and support of my loving family and friends, has been a dream.	See Pictures!
The Wizard of Oz - May 13-15 2004. The land of Oz comes to Okinawa! A cast of over 50 danced and sang their way through a delightful run of shows. Our productions would not be possible without the help of all of the family and friends and the rest of the production crew that worked tirelessly to bring you this exciting family show. Thanks To Chris Holcombe and Angie Briscoe for putting together a wonderful show!	See Pics and the article in the Oki-Marine!
Encore! - 1,2,3 April 2004 (Broadway songs we know and love with lyrics we can understand)
The Sound of Music - Oct. 16-25 2003. After the huge success of ANNIE in October 2002, the POPS membership whole-heartedly agreed that another major family musical was the way to begin our 03-04 season. So, for this performance, we bring you the "family" of all times, the von Trapp Family of Austria. Kudos to the cast and crew, lead by Troy Ruby Allison Peltz and Kelli Cooley for bringing you a fabulous show - full of wonderful music with many familiar songs and phrases.	See Pictures!
POPs Follies - May 24 2003 Our annual variety show complete with an MC and live bands.
Dragon Tale - May 8-11 2003. Welcome to our 4th show of the season! POPS is proud of all the performers on stage and off - as well as all the volunteers behind the cenes - sewing costumes, hanging lights, building scenery, hauling sandbags! Our productions just couldn't go on without the help of family and friends. Shawne, Allison, Donna, Karin, Gary, Todd. Rick, Randy, April and the rest of the production crew have worked tirelessly to bring you this delightful children's show. Thank you, also, to the parents of title cast members for all of your support of this production.	See Pictures!
Rumors - Feb 14-22 2003. A Farce..... by Neil Simon. Rumors, which premiered in 1988, is set during the tenth anniversary party of the deputy mayor of New York City and his wife. As the evening opens, he lies in his bed with an unexplained gunshot wound through his ear, while his wife and the servants are nowhere to be found. Each couple arriving at the party is kept in the dark about the situation by those who had arrived prior, until the evening becomes a funny study of miscommunication and misinformation.	See Pictures!