When she finished she stood there panting emotionally. Miss Glenn shouted, "Wardrobe! Make her a fat suit!"

1982's SCPA's rendition of Dream Girls had a completely mixed cast with big girl Jamaica Sinclair starring as Deena Jones and Vanessa White—who was not required to wear a fat suit—starring as Effie White. The show was a hit and reviews were even written in the local paper. Everyone said that their version of Dream Girls was the best ever done at the performing arts ...