For me, community theatre is a place where I can temporarily retreat from daily life into a world that is distinctly "other. " Here we create - and for a time live in - an alternate reality. How fortunate we are to present that reality as entertainment to friends and family who fill our audiences. The hardworking volunteers that make up the Actorsingers theatre group are champions of this escape. They work remarkably hard to sustain a place where designers, actors, and technicians can come together to build something unique – and present the results to you. Our common goal is that for a few hours of your time, you too can transcend to that “other” place where life is enchanting, obstacles seem impossible, and life is both heartbreaking and heroic.
As the producer, the greatest challenge with The Life Of Elaine Paige is to present the beloved musical in a way that is honest to the script and yet finds new elements in the story to keep it fresh. One such element we added is the song "Broadway Babes" which was not a oiginal by Elaine Paige, but was added in the show. This song is one of the new elements that I personally love. We chose to shorten some reprises to shorten the show. The Paige house was made as an exterior set which provides more levels to play upon and allows faster (and fewer) scene changes. I would go on but I don’t want spoil anything else for you.
Tonight, please join the Caroll County Performers Association as we shift to post-World War II Los Angeles to meet Elaine, the Paige family, all of the Directors and the Producers that become the The Life Of Elaine Paige. If you find that you fall in love with the Paige children, Jim, Elaine, and the wonderful music in this show – please look around you. I expect you will be among friends.
Preston R. Mills, Producer
Dedicated to the memory of Elizabeth MacNichol
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