Backstage at Show Boat
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The American operetta revival of the show, 'Show Boat' has been staged successfully with the help of many individuals. The $10-million production involves 19 dressers, 71 cast members and several technicians, stagehands and carpenters. The operetta tackles the lives of a group of people living on a boat.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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A real school is born
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The Frederick Douglass Academy in Harlem, New York, NY returned to its fine image of academic excellence through the perseverance of its principal, Lorraine Monroe. Monroe restructured the whole school system, establishing a new curriculum that included college preparatory courses.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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A place at the table
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The friendship between Alan Stoudemire and Boyce Blake survived through the years despite their racial differences. Their childhood days were characterized by fishing trips, and ball and card games. They successful overcame life's challenges because of their belief in equality.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1998
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