Fass 1987 - The Silver Sequel

1987 was the 25th anniversary of FASS, and we had a grand ruinion and a gala final show for all the old former members to come and see. I also had a Camcorder the entire week and spent time getting behind the scenes footage. At the time I knew I was being a bit annoying, and wondered if it would be worth it. 20 years later I am glad the footage exists.

Now frankly, we got a bit too self-indulgent picking a theme of a FASS about FASS, but at least as the Gala show you know you had a crowd that would give a sustained laugh to the opening joke of "You can't live your whole life for a once a year show."

Directed by Ian Chaprin, CSW was Paul McKone. Done in the Theatre of the Arts.

Gala Saturday Reunion Show

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Fass 87, Act I, Scenes 0-2 -- 230MB

Fass 87, Act I, Scenes 3-4 -- 285MB

Fass 87, Act II, Scenes 1-2 -- 219MB

Fass 87, Act II, Scenes 3 -- 141MB

Highlights and Interviews

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Dress Rehersal Highlights 330MB

I take the camera onstage to film various snippets from the dress. A tiny audience, but a different view with much better closeups of some of your favourite songs and scenes.

Backstage Questions 49MB

A few random vignettes and then a series of people's answers to questions designed to be amusing when the secret question is "where did you lose your virginity?" Intended to be edited down into something seamless but I'm lazy and don't have good software for that.

Reunion Audience Interviews 92MB

I talk briefly with many old FASS figures (20 years younger) from the 70s and 80s. This includes an annoyed Jim Gardner, Steve Hutton, Ron Dragushan, Linda Loucks, Andrew Forber, Tracy Tims, Judy McMullen, Randall Howard, Drew Post, John Cappendale (Fass Nite), Chris Dobbin, Nelson Dyck, Margaret Eaton, Don Heath, Kim Adkins and a few others.

Behind the Scenes -- 142MB

20 minutes of Fass members clowning around in front of the camera in the green room and other places, including John Watson at Suzanne Langdon running around interviewing FASS members. Plus our Fire Alarm and other things. Sure to bring a smile.

Some of the people you will see include Paul McKone, Lori Sargent, Ken Jones (x3), Andrew Welch, Suzanne Langdon (lots), Jennifer Gamble, John McMullen, Bob Atkinson, Guy Middleton, Bernie Roehl, John Sellens, Brian and Alex, Peter Carette, Ian Chaprin, Steve Hayman, Charles Sisson, Ramona Isaac, Brian MacIsaac, Warriors, John Watson (lots), Alan Bowler, Eileen White, Elizabeth Fraser, Deanna Fife, me, young Michael Hocaliuk, Dave Mackett, Ron Green, Ian being carried by football team, Kerri Garnier, bridge players, Steve Wilson, Denis Thibeault, ?, Dave Welbourn, Dave Till, massage trials, JG again, Ellen Hayes as interviewer does Bernie and Rod Currie, John McMullen (who handcuffs himself to Suzanne), Frank Adams, Ailsa Page pronounces her name, Edwin Hoogerbeets, Fire Drill, Tom Hocaliuk, Time Warp clips, dancers, Derek Wilkinson, Lyn Bartram, band, Munkustrap, Mccavity, Schroedinger (voices of Brian and Alex.)

Early backstange antics -- 71MB

When I first bring the camera to rehersals, I wander around backstage, trying things out, and people have fun. Lots of very short clips. Some of the people include Brian & Alex Martin, Ian Chaprin, Jennifer Gamble, Ramona Loewen and Suzanne being intimate, Suzanne's breasts, Carolyn Anglin, John Watson, Ron Green, Alex Kordics, Steve Rapaport, Lisa Greco, Angela Chambers, more hot girl-on-girl action with Ramona and Suznne, joined by Kerry and Brian and Chris, Steve Hayman, Mike Van Holst, Ken Jones, Brenz, Derek Wilkinson, Alex Martin, Charles Sisson and Sue Mercer, the camera loves Lise Fortin, Paddi Gillard, Dave Mackett, Jennifer Gamble, Rod Currie and many more.

Wandering and a warmup -- 66MB

I wander around backstage, capturing various antics for 3 minutes. This is followed by 3 more minutes of a cast warmup in the green room. Many featured folks, including Tom Hocaliuk, Preston Gurd, Heather Gurd with short hair, William Hughes, Ramona Loewen, Steve Kuleshnyk, Suzanne Langdon, Steve Hutton, Bernie Roehl, Peter Fraser, Tim Tyhurst, Ailsa Page, Brenda Parsons, Dave Mackett, Tech Crew, Anita Kilgour and many others.

Ian leads cast warmup -- 68MB

Ian Chaprin leads the cast in warmups in T of A.

Gonzo Video of Act I, Scene 1 -- 148MB

During a dress rehersal of the opening scene, I carry the camera with me for an actor's-eye view of the opening scene.

Here's a picture of me doing this.

A Fass Party -- 43MB

A bit of video from an actual FASS party, with Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll. Don't worry, the statute of limitations past long ago on the 2nd one. Yup, some people are not keen on having a video camera at the party, so I didn't shoot for long, but 20 years later I'm glad we have it.

Rehersal Part 1 -- 527MB

An early rehersal, possibly the Tech, run by Ian. People are still making lots of mistakes, the band is clowning a fair bit. Perhaps the first group rehersal because the cast in the audience is laughing at stuff.

Rehersal Part 2 334MB

For the die hards, more video of a tech rehersal. Not everybody's there, so people sometimes have a bit of fun with it. But this is mostly here if you want to see your own scenes.

Program

You can read the 1987 program remember some of those names. And also check out the photo archives linked from the main page.

Also, the words to the songs are available. And check out the FASS video page.