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This is my first experience directing a show for Port
Summer Theatre and I am thrilled with the show, The Music Man, this year.
The show is a bright, happy, feel-good show about small town America at a
time, 1912, when life seemed simpler. But was it? There was
"Trouble in River City", brought on by a slick salesman passing through
town. The whole town changes for the better, including our here
(Harold Hill) as a result of this chance happening that he gets off the
train and gives Iowa a try. I hope we have been able to portray the
story that Meredith Willson wrote for you tonight.
With nearly 60 people in the cast and a dozen others
working on crews, we have been busy. A director often gets the
credit, but we know it takes many people coming together to make the magic
happen. I am especially pleased that I have had an opportunity to
work with Susan Champa as the Musical Director, Jeff DeThorne, Band
Director and Diana Neumeyer, Stage Manager, who did so much more than
manage the stage. There are so many others listed in the program
that I appreciate. It is our show, not mine, that we present to your
now. Enjoy
Shirley Decker |