Creative Director’s Notes

You are about to go on a journey…
A journey back to a time when Michael Jackson and Rick Astley were the Kings of Pop…
A journey back to a time when bubble skirts and blue eyeshadow were cool…
A journey back to a time when the Atari was cutting-edge technology…

Any musical theatre production is a huge undertaking that involves the skills and talents of many people. Back to the 80s is no exception. In fact, just like a good 80s mullet, it is huge in all aspects. Any team is only as strong as its membership. And this year our team is strong—resilient, professional, rockstars. It takes a village to run a theatre. And a family to support a program.

I would like to sincerely thank Calgary Academy for their ongoing support and dedication to the performing arts. You allow us to mold and develop the abundance of talent we are blessed with.

Finally, I would like to thank you, the audience, for coming along and supporting this fantastic production. Without your support, high school theatre would not exist, and this important part of our social and cultural fabric would disappear.

So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show and don’t worry if you find yourself singing along, as I can guarantee you won’t be the only one! Let’s party like it’s 1989!

Dramatically yours,

Leeanne McLim
Creative/Technical Director