Some terms are linked to additional information regarding the term. Terms may be added as needed from the cast or creative team through the rehearsal process.
Trailway bus- Trailways is North America's oldest independent group of privately owned motor coach companies, operating over 2,500 luxury-styled motor coaches, serving more than 1,000+ destinations throughout North America and parts of Europe and safely carrying more than 16 million passengers annually.
Eagle, globe, and anchor- “The eagle represents the proud nation we defend. It stands at the ready with our coastlines in sight and the entire world within reach of its outstretched wings. The globe represents our worldwide presence. The anchor points both to the Marine Corps' naval heritage and its ability to access any coastline in the world. Together, the eagle, globe and anchor symbolize our commitment to defend our nation—in the air, on land and at sea.”
Frisco- The St. Louis–San Francisco Railway (affectionately known as the “Frisco”) was a St. Louis-based railroad that operated in nine Midwest and southern states from 1876 to 1980.
Sergeant- an officer of low rank in the army or marines
staff- A group of officers in the headquarters of Army or Marine divisions, Marine brigades, and aircraft wings, or similar or larger units that assist their commanders in planning, coordinating, and supervising operations.
corporal- "a noncommissioned officer ranking above a private first class in the U.S. Army or lance corporal in Marines and below a sergeant"
civies- civilian attire
Twilight Zone- Rod Sterling’s brainchild. A monochromatic television show that depicted “Ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner. “ Ran for 156 episodes and premiered in 1959 and held a presence as the peak of horror, fantasy, mystery television till 1964.
Dinah Shore- singer, actress, and radio personality who retained a presence on television from the 1950s to 1990.
Lesley Shore- singer/songwriter during the 1960s who’s song “It’s My Party” was on top of Billboard during 1963. She had two platinum hits in 1963, “She’s a Fool” and “ You Don’t Own Me.”
Last night stateside- refers to the last night armed forces are on American soil.
Go for broke- Put everything on the line
JFK- President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States of America from January 1961 till his assassination.
Perry Como- “In a singing (and sometimes acting) career that spanned over six decades, the name Perry Como has come to mean that warm, smooth, easy-listening, general-audience, slow-flame romance that characterized popular music in the 1940s, '50s and '60s. It has also come to represent an overall good feeling.”
Bob Dylan- “Bob Dylan is a folk rock singer-songwriter whose career began in the early 1960s with songs that chronicled social issues like war and civil rights.”
Woody Gutherie- "was a singer-songwriter, and one of the legendary figures of American folk music. This Land Is Your Land"
jarhead- a U.S. Marine
Squid- a military colloquialism used to refer to the United States Navy sailors
Buffalo- Buffalo, NY
Wally Cleaver- the older brother of the titular character of Leave it to Beaver.
Eagle scout- Eagle Scout is the highest advancement rank in Boy Scouting.
Kiwanis Club - "Kiwanis International is a global organization of members dedicated to serving the children of the world."
Perry Mason- was a legal drama that ran on television from 1957- 1966. With a title character that had his own way of extracting information from witness.
Peace Corps- As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level toward sustainable change that lives on long after their service—at the same time becoming global citizens and servingtheir country. When they return home, Volunteers bring their knowledge and experiences—and a global outlook—that enriches the lives of those around them.
"The Peace Corps' Mission
To promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women
To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served
To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans
Melvin- geek, dork, nerd, dweeb
Semper Fi- “Latin for "always faithful," Semper Fidelis became the Marine Corps motto in 1883.”
bootcamp- "Basic Training – often called boot camp – prepares recruits for all elements of service: physical, mental and emotional. It gives service members the basic tools necessary to perform the roles that will be asked of them for the duration of their tour. Each of the Services has its own training program, tailoring the curriculum to the specialized nature of its role in the
Military."
ITR- Infantry Training Regiment
Transbay Terminal- Was a transportation complex in San Francisco, California.
“We Shall Overcome”- “It was the most powerful song of the 20th century. It started out in church pews and picket lines, inspired one of the greatest freedom movements in U.S. history, and went on to topple governments and bring about reform all over the world. Word for word, the short, simple lyrics of "We Shall Overcome" might be some of the most influential words in the English language.”
Cut a rug- to dance
M-14 – “the M-14 rifle is a 7.62 mm magazine-fed, gas operated shoulder weapon, designed primarily for semi-automatic fire.”
gook-
"1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a native ofSoutheast Asia or the South Pacific, especially a member of an enemy military force.
2. a contemptuous term used to refer to any dark-skinned foreigner, especially a non-European or non-American.
3. anyone who is offensive to others because of stupidity, coarseness, etc.
Usage note
The earliest recorded uses of this term were by U.S. Marines when referring to Haitians and Filipinos. It continued to be common slang in the American military, especially during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War."
Ticker Tape Parade- a parade event that started in 1886. "On October 28, 1886, as the parade in honor of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty marched up Broadway, employees spontaneously threw ticker tape out of their office windows to join in the celebration, giving the tradition its name. "
Willie Mays- Willie Mays (1931- ) is one of the greatest baseball players to ever play the game. Only his excellence at hitting, hitting for power, running, fielding, and throwing exceeded his love for the game.
Pete Seeger- “a 20th-century troubadour who inspired and led a renaissance of folk music in the United States with his trademark five-string banjo and songs of love, peace, brotherhood, work and protest.”
Kingston Trio- “1957 The Kingston Trio emerged from San Francisco's North Beach club scene to take the country by storm, bringing the rich tradition of American folk music into the mainstream for the first time. During the late 50s & early 60s, the Trio enjoyed unprecedented record sales and worldwide fame, while influencing the musical tastes of a generation.”
Odetta- “Folk singer Odetta's music has been called the "soundtrack of the Civil Rights Movement." Her work inspired musicians from Bob Dylan to Joan Baez.”
Eagle, globe, and anchor- “The eagle represents the proud nation we defend. It stands at the ready with our coastlines in sight and the entire world within reach of its outstretched wings. The globe represents our worldwide presence. The anchor points both to the Marine Corps' naval heritage and its ability to access any coastline in the world. Together, the eagle, globe and anchor symbolize our commitment to defend our nation—in the air, on land and at sea.”
Frisco- The St. Louis–San Francisco Railway (affectionately known as the “Frisco”) was a St. Louis-based railroad that operated in nine Midwest and southern states from 1876 to 1980.
Sergeant- an officer of low rank in the army or marines
staff- A group of officers in the headquarters of Army or Marine divisions, Marine brigades, and aircraft wings, or similar or larger units that assist their commanders in planning, coordinating, and supervising operations.
corporal- "a noncommissioned officer ranking above a private first class in the U.S. Army or lance corporal in Marines and below a sergeant"
civies- civilian attire
Twilight Zone- Rod Sterling’s brainchild. A monochromatic television show that depicted “Ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner. “ Ran for 156 episodes and premiered in 1959 and held a presence as the peak of horror, fantasy, mystery television till 1964.
Dinah Shore- singer, actress, and radio personality who retained a presence on television from the 1950s to 1990.
Lesley Shore- singer/songwriter during the 1960s who’s song “It’s My Party” was on top of Billboard during 1963. She had two platinum hits in 1963, “She’s a Fool” and “ You Don’t Own Me.”
Last night stateside- refers to the last night armed forces are on American soil.
Go for broke- Put everything on the line
JFK- President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States of America from January 1961 till his assassination.
Perry Como- “In a singing (and sometimes acting) career that spanned over six decades, the name Perry Como has come to mean that warm, smooth, easy-listening, general-audience, slow-flame romance that characterized popular music in the 1940s, '50s and '60s. It has also come to represent an overall good feeling.”
Bob Dylan- “Bob Dylan is a folk rock singer-songwriter whose career began in the early 1960s with songs that chronicled social issues like war and civil rights.”
Woody Gutherie- "was a singer-songwriter, and one of the legendary figures of American folk music. This Land Is Your Land"
jarhead- a U.S. Marine
Squid- a military colloquialism used to refer to the United States Navy sailors
Buffalo- Buffalo, NY
Wally Cleaver- the older brother of the titular character of Leave it to Beaver.
Eagle scout- Eagle Scout is the highest advancement rank in Boy Scouting.
Kiwanis Club - "Kiwanis International is a global organization of members dedicated to serving the children of the world."
Perry Mason- was a legal drama that ran on television from 1957- 1966. With a title character that had his own way of extracting information from witness.
Peace Corps- As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level toward sustainable change that lives on long after their service—at the same time becoming global citizens and servingtheir country. When they return home, Volunteers bring their knowledge and experiences—and a global outlook—that enriches the lives of those around them.
"The Peace Corps' Mission
To promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women
To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served
To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans
Melvin- geek, dork, nerd, dweeb
Semper Fi- “Latin for "always faithful," Semper Fidelis became the Marine Corps motto in 1883.”
bootcamp- "Basic Training – often called boot camp – prepares recruits for all elements of service: physical, mental and emotional. It gives service members the basic tools necessary to perform the roles that will be asked of them for the duration of their tour. Each of the Services has its own training program, tailoring the curriculum to the specialized nature of its role in the
Military."
ITR- Infantry Training Regiment
Transbay Terminal- Was a transportation complex in San Francisco, California.
“We Shall Overcome”- “It was the most powerful song of the 20th century. It started out in church pews and picket lines, inspired one of the greatest freedom movements in U.S. history, and went on to topple governments and bring about reform all over the world. Word for word, the short, simple lyrics of "We Shall Overcome" might be some of the most influential words in the English language.”
Cut a rug- to dance
M-14 – “the M-14 rifle is a 7.62 mm magazine-fed, gas operated shoulder weapon, designed primarily for semi-automatic fire.”
gook-
"1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a native ofSoutheast Asia or the South Pacific, especially a member of an enemy military force.
2. a contemptuous term used to refer to any dark-skinned foreigner, especially a non-European or non-American.
3. anyone who is offensive to others because of stupidity, coarseness, etc.
Usage note
The earliest recorded uses of this term were by U.S. Marines when referring to Haitians and Filipinos. It continued to be common slang in the American military, especially during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War."
Ticker Tape Parade- a parade event that started in 1886. "On October 28, 1886, as the parade in honor of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty marched up Broadway, employees spontaneously threw ticker tape out of their office windows to join in the celebration, giving the tradition its name. "
Willie Mays- Willie Mays (1931- ) is one of the greatest baseball players to ever play the game. Only his excellence at hitting, hitting for power, running, fielding, and throwing exceeded his love for the game.
Pete Seeger- “a 20th-century troubadour who inspired and led a renaissance of folk music in the United States with his trademark five-string banjo and songs of love, peace, brotherhood, work and protest.”
Kingston Trio- “1957 The Kingston Trio emerged from San Francisco's North Beach club scene to take the country by storm, bringing the rich tradition of American folk music into the mainstream for the first time. During the late 50s & early 60s, the Trio enjoyed unprecedented record sales and worldwide fame, while influencing the musical tastes of a generation.”
Odetta- “Folk singer Odetta's music has been called the "soundtrack of the Civil Rights Movement." Her work inspired musicians from Bob Dylan to Joan Baez.”