User:Ambryni/UCI Greek Songfest

'''UCI Greek Songfest, commonly referred to as "Songfest", is a year-long philanthropic organization that culminates in the largest student-run philanthropic event at UC Irvine. This huge production, involving the participation of over 150 student cast members performing with the support of the entire Greek Community, has truly become one of the most prominent, enjoyable and lasting traditions that we have on this campus. Each sorority is paired with a fraternity and together they put on a 12-minute rendition of a Broadway musical, complete with sets, costumes, complex choreography and lighting design.

History
UCI Greek Songfest was created in 1979. Since its founding, UCI Greek Songfest has involved over 3500 cast members, 40,000 attendees, and donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to charities in the Orange County area. Notable Greek Songfest alumni include Aubrey O'Day, Teal Wicks, and Rameen Talesh (Dean of Students at UCI). Members of the Greek Songfest executive board included Erin Gruwell and Sasha Strauss.

1985	Show: Fiddler on the Roof, Performed by: Delta Delta Delta and Sigma Chi, Benefiting: Make a Wish Foundation

1986	Show: Music Man, Performed by: Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Chi, Benefiting: Children’s Hospital of O.C.

1987	Show: Cats, Performed by: Pi Beta Phi and Phi Delta Theta, Benefiting: American Cancer Society

1988	Show: Rocky Horror Picture Show, Performed by: Gamma Phi Beta and Phi Delta Theta, Benefiting: Olive Crest Treatment Centers

1989	Show: Les Miserables, Performed by: Kappa Alpha Theta and SAE, Benefiting: Irvine Temporary Housing

1990	Show: Miss Saigon, Performed by: Delta Delta Delta and Kappa Sigma, Benefiting: Orangewood Children’s Home

1991	Show: On The Town, Performed by: Delta Gamma and Sigma Nu, Benefiting: Providence Speech and Hearing

1992	Show: Cats, Performed by: KKG and Phi Sigma Kappa, Benefiting: Best Buddies

1993	Show: Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Performed by: AXO and Phi Sigma Kappa, Benefiting: Challenger League

1994	Show: Les Miserables, Performed by: Gamma Phi Beta & Phi Kappa Psi, Benefiting: Muscular Dystrophy Assc. 1995	Show: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Performed by: Gamma Phi Beta & Pi Kappa Phi, Benefiting: Cystic Fibrosis

1996	Show: The Wiz, Performed by: Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Benefiting: Best Buddies

1997	Show:Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Performed by: Kappa Alpha Theta & Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Benefiting: Make a Wish Foundation

1998	Show: Ragtime, Performed by: Pi Beta Phi and Phi Kappa Psi, Benefiting: AIDS Service Foundation

1999	Show: Grease, Performed by: Pi Beta Phi and Beta Theta Pi, Benefiting: Kids Cancer Foundation

2000	Show: Saturday Night Fever, Performed by: Delta Gamma and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Benefiting: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of O.C.

2001	Show: The Life, Performed by: Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon, Benefiting: Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation

2002	Show: Annie Get Your Gun, Performed by: Delta Delta Delta and Sigma Nu, Benefiting: Surfrider Foundation

2003	Show: Cabaret, Performed by: Kappa Alpha Theta and Sigma Nu, Benefiting: Ronald McDonald House O.C.

2004	Show: A Chorus Line, Performed by: Kappa Alpha Theta & Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Benefiting: Shane’s Inspiration

2005	Show: Chicago, Performed by: Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Nu, Benefiting: Camp Footprints

2006	Show: Newsies, Performed by: Pi Kappa Alpha and Kappa Sigma, Benefiting: Mercy House

2007	Show: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Performed by: Delta Gamma and Sigma Chi, Benefiting: Camp Footprints

2008	Show: Spring Awakening, Performed by: Kappa Alpha Theta & Sigma Phi Epsilon, Benefiting: The Africa Project

2009	Show: Mamma Mia, Performed by: Delta Gamma and Phi Kappa Psi, Benefiting: The Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Center

2010 Show: Chicago, Performed by: Delta Gamma and Kappa Sigma