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The Music Man Jr.
July 5, 2002 - July 28, 2002
Directed by
Dan Estes

Direct from Broadway's Tony-winning revival, Meredith Willson's hit production presented with a cast of 48 CSTOCK kids!

The Music Man is an American musical classic, following fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill, and his visit to River City, Iowa where he meets and falls in love with the willful, spinster librarian, Marian Paroo. With his word-a-second style, "Professor" Harold Hill convinces the town to adopt his revolutionary music program, "The Think System", or face the moral decline of the youngsters of River City. Chaos ensues as Hill's credentials are questioned and he is forced to prove himself to the citizens of River City.

The Music Man Junior is the perfect production for young people. This production is rich with great roles for performers of every level. Andrew Pohl will play fast-talking salesman Harold Hill, with Samantha Thompson as the willful Marian Paroo. Other featured roles are played by Evan Brown as Marcellus, Marissa Whalen as Mother Paroo, Adam Williams as Winthrop, and a barbershop quartet comprised of Zach Parker, Brandon Myers, Kyle Spitzer, and John Olson. The townspeople of River City, including specialty groupings such as the Wan-Tan-Ne girls, the Shipoopi dancers, and the Pick-a-little ladies, are played by the following:

This is CSTOCK's second production from Music Theatre International's new Broadway Junior Collection, which includes some of your favorite shows adapted for the younger performer. Performance materials provided by the Junior Collection are designed to allow younger performers to experience the magic of musical theatre participation while they learn basic theatre concepts, and music for the show has been transposed into keys appropriate for younger voices.

Dan Estes is the artistic director for this production, supported by Robert Forman directing the music and choreographer Stephanie Clarke. Stage manager is Andrea Gonzales; Kathy Kershaw and Margie Kluth will coordinate costumes. Paul Adkins will design and build the set, and Quinn Davis is the set and mural artist. Dale Borer will design and lead the efforts from the light booth.

This production opens July 5 and runs through July 28 with Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday's performance at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children 11 and under, and are available at the Kitsap Mall Customer Service Booth. All performances are at the CSTOCK theatre in the Silverdale Community Center at 9729 Silverdale Way. Theatre Information Line is 360-692-9940 or check the website at www.CSTOCK.org.