NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR...
This is my daughter's senior year -- the last year she will do a musical at Huntsville High School. Finding a musical that would not only be a fitting end to her high school theatre career, but which would also serve all of my students and bring out their best qualities, was SO VERY important to me.
So I searched. And searched. And searched. After digging through all the big publishers, I took a chance that Playscripts might have something that would fit us. The title first caught my eye. And then the description, "All the world's a mall in this totally awesome musical mashup of Shakespeare and John Hughes." I'm an 80s kid. I'm a Shakespeare nerd. I had high hopes.
But when I heard the first number, I knew it was meant to be. The cast size was perfect, the lyrics were genius, the music was gorgeous. And best of all, I could see my students in these roles. It was kismet.
Then I wrote and BEGGED for recorded orchestration because I knew that finding and paying for live musicians would be a hurdle we might not be able to jump over.
And those lovely, lovely gentleman worked with me and got the music for us. And now I just hope that we do their wonderful work justice.
I am so proud to present this musical to you. I am so proud of these wonderful students who have worked so hard to achieve what you will experience here.
Thank you,
Velvia Keithley
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THANKS
This is the first time a Fall Musical has been attempted at Huntsville High School. There are many people who have helped this production to get on its feet and be ready for the stage.
Many Thanks To...
Sammy Buck and Daniel S. Acquisto...
the brilliant writers of this amazing production.
Tim Johnston...
for all of his help each time we called begging for help.
Melissa M. Miller...
for her technical expertise and un-ending hard work.
Jim Dorr...
for his musical experience and good cheer through this process.
The Drama Mamas and Papas...
for the food, the rides, the patience, the help with double-rehearsals, for all that you continue to do.
