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UP BEAT Reunion! Reunion! reunion! reunion! ERA SHOW 1973 1978 1983 1988 Anyone who has attended a reunion knows the emotions the era show can generate. The elation of being on stage with your cast again, the nostalgia of hearing those special songs performed live once more, the rapport you have with everyone on stage and the alumni in the audience, the remembered excitement and sadness of your final show. The Reunion <strong>2003</strong> Era Show was no different. There were so many memorable moments: from the ’73 era’s live band that rocked the show to the hundreds of ’98 era folks filling the aisles and stage for “Ayiko.” The lights came down, but the show wasn’t over. Two members of the Boston cast, Andrew Giordano (87C) and Eric Lentz (86E), sang “Moonrider” as photos began to appear on the background screen. Beginning with photos of all the casts in attendance, and ending with pictures taken at the reunion, the alumni in the audience relived their UWP experience as they saw themselves and their castmates at memorable locations and events throughout the world. The show ended with the entire audience on its feet to join the ’98 group as they took the stage again to perform “Up with People.” 1993 6 fall ‘03 Reunion! Reunion! reunion! reunion!
UP BEAT Reunion! Reunion! reunion! reunion! 1998 2000 From left: Mia Hansen, Ken Ashby, Bill Welsh and Carolyn Lee with the host of “Hooray for Everything.” OPENING SESSION The opening session set a light-hearted tone for the weekend as the Boston host committee presented the Hooray for Everything Morning Show, a deliberate take-off on the “South Park” episode that was a thinly disguised spoof of UWP. The show began with a monologue by the host that had the audience rolling on the floor laughing. Then he started bringing up his special guests, with Ken Ashby (65) and his guitar taking the stage first. The next guest was Bill Welsh, who in true Bill Welsh fashion led the audience in vocal warmups. Perhaps it was Bill’s talent as a musical <strong>org</strong>anizer, or perhaps it spoke to the caliber of the audience, but he taught the audience a song in four parts in just minutes. Then again, maybe it helped that half the audience knew the song before Bill began. Following Bill was Mia Hansen, simultaneously respected and dreaded by many for leading endless sessions of stretch during staging. Not one to disappoint, Mia soon had the entire audience reaching for the ceiling and hoping that V-ups wouldn’t be next! Mia, head of the Tucson host committee for Reunion 2004, also took the opportunity to hype next year’s reunion. She left no doubt that Reunion 2004, “Coming Home,” would exceed all expectations of alumni who make the trip to Tucson next year. The final guest on the Hooray for Everything Morning Show was Carolyn Lee, who is remembered by virtually all alumni for her motivating and thought-provoking sessions both at staging and on the road. UWP WORKSHOP Saturday of Reunion began bright and early with the UWP workshop at 8:00 a.m. In spite of the early hour, every chair in the meeting room was occupied as Jeff Hoag, chairman and chief executive officer, and Hiro Nishimura (87B), chief operating officer, presented an overview of the WorldSmart Leadership Program. The presentation was followed by a lengthy question-and-answer session. Some of the key questions that were answered include: How is funding of WorldSmart different from that of the previous program? How was the program price decided upon and how will the tuition be used? How will UWP help students pay for the program? What will the role of music be? How can alumni participate in WorldSmart? What will be the daily breakdown of activities for the students? What will be the role of a community sponsor? What is the goal for non-U.S. enrollment? Were previously pre-accepted students contacted, and are they automatically accepted to WorldSmart? What is the Hiro Era Show hosts, Paula and TJ. Everybody stretches to prepare for choreography. language requirement? What staff roles will there be with each traveling group? What type of educational teams will the students participate in? Will the students do advance work? And, finally, what makes the WorldSmart program unique among study-abroad programs? Two of these questions (What will be the daily breakdown of activities for the students? What will the role of music be?) are answered in a separate article in this issue. Other questions will be the focus of future UpBeat articles. Reunion! Reunion! reunion! reunion! Jeff UpBeat 7
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