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The Music Man
Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Based on a story by Meredith Willson & Franklin Lacey
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Directed by Kelly Hines Browne
Musical Direction by Meri-Lee Mafera
Choreography by Michael Hammond
Produced by Maura Buckley Troiano and Marguerite Copel
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November 8, 9, 15, 16, 2002 at 8:00 pm, November 17 at 2:00 pm
In the Auditorium of the Kingston Intermediate School
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Cast, Musicians and Production Staff
Directions and Ticket Information
PHOTOS:
River Citizians
Misc. Rehearsal Photos
Wells Fargo
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A Brief Synopsis of The Music Man
The Music Man is the endearing story of traveling salesman, Harold Hill, and his visit to a small Iowa town in 1912 where he meets
and falls in love with the willful, spinster librarian, Marian Paroo.
With his fast-talking style, "Professor" Harold Hill convinces the town that unless they adopt his revolutionary music program,
"The Think System", the morals of the youngsters of River City will be forever doomed. He cons the parents into buying instruments
and expensive uniforms in order to form the River City Boys Band. Chaos ensues as Hill's credentials are questioned and he is called
upon to prove himself to the citizens of River City.
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This all-American family musical is guaranteed to entertain, featuring an entire score of classic hit songs including
"Til There was You", "Gary, Indiana", "Lida Rose" and of course, "Seventy-six Trombones".
Originally produced on Broadway in 1957, it ran for 1,375 performances, starring Barbara Cook and made a star of Robert Preston.
The Music Man was embraced by theatre audiences of all ages: "An extraordinary warm-hearted, funny and captivating show."
- The Daily News. "As American as apple pie and a Fourth of July oration... a marvelous show, rooted in wholesome and
comic tradition." - New York Times. A classic film version of the musical also starred Robert Preston, Shirley Jones and a very
young Ron Howard.
Before achieving success as a Broadway writer, Meredith Willson was a popular radio personality and bandleader who occasionally
worked with Frank Loesser (who wrote Guys and Dolls). Loesser so believed in this show that he backed it for years of development
and produced the original production. The Music Man is unquestionably one of the most beloved shows of all time.
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Cast & Production Staff
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| CAST LIST |
| Traveling Salesmen |
Ric Bailey, Richard Knox, Larry Loveridge,
Chris Lukos, Tony Parkes, Bob Reiman |
| Charlie Cowell | Matt Antonizick |
| Conductor | Peter Kates |
| Harold Hill | Michael Hammond |
| Mayor Shinn | David Connor |
The Quartet:
Ewart Dunlop
Oliver Hix
Jacey Squires
Olin Britt |
Bob Norton
Chris Lukos
Rob Moore
Tony Parkes |
| Marcellus Washburn | Chris Clough |
| Tommy Djilas | Randy Pease |
| Marian Paroo | Kate DeLima |
| Mrs. Paroo | Connie O'Brien |
| Amaryllis | Madison Rockwell |
| Winthrop Paroo | Will McDonald |
| Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn | Sharon Petti |
| Zaneeta Shinn | Kristen Schnibbe |
| Gracie Shinn | Abbe Schnibbe |
The Ladies Guild
Alma Hix
Maud Dunlop
Ethel Toffelmier
Mrs. Squires
Abigail
Delia
Nellie |
Maureen Rowe
Marguerite Copel
Marcie Clough
Janna Saad
Chris Bailey
Cheryl Brennan
Maureen Carson |
| Constable Lock | Richard Knox |
| Ensemble |
Ric Bailey, Rachel Carney, Stephen Doherty,
Kerry Fanara, Aida Harris, Larry Loveridge,
Marie Miller, Christine Ordway, Bob Reiman,
Janine Silvia |
| Teen Ensemble |
Rebecca Brennan, Samantha Brennan, Nick Coit,
Sarah El-Amine, James Foley, Stephanie Kalil,
Kristin O'Malley, John Perreira, Sophia Strand,
Zoe Snow, Elizabeth Silvia, Laura Silvia,
Josef Silvia, Tim Tolson |
| Kids Ensemble |
Hannah Bailey, Noah Bailey, Arielle Clough,
Victoria Clough, Allison Copel-Naval, Tess Copel-Naval,
Kristina Harris, Andrea Harris, Kenny Kayes,
Justin Liebert, Daniel Loveridge, Robert Moura,
Elizabeth O'Malley, Mary O'Malley, Caitlin O'Malley,
Jesse Rowe, Andrew Smith, Catherine Umano |
| MUSICIANS |
Piano/Conductor
Trumpets
Trombone
Reeds
Percussion |
Meri-Lee Mafera
David Baxter, Ken Grady
Sherry Lambert
Holly Stevenson
Tim Maynard |
| PRODUCTION STAFF |
| Co-Producers | Maura Buckley Troiano, Marguerite Copel |
| Stage Manager | Peter Kates |
| Company Manager | Richard Knox |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Owen Moore |
| Costume Coordinator | Maura Troiano |
| Property Manager | John Brennan |
| Set Design | Patrick Browne |
| Playbill | Chris & Ric Bailey |
| Ticket Contest | Eve Montague |
| Ticket Production | Bob Gillet |
| Photography | Sunny Steadman, Alex Doucette |
| Media/Publicity | Marguerite Copel, Christine Orday |
| Lobby/Refreshments | Steve & Carmella Loring |
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