Notes from the Director
I appreciate all of the volunteers who have helped to make this production what it is. I have to acknowlege a few of them by name because they have gone above and beyond.
First, thank you to the love of my life, Dr. Donna. For 20 years, we have tried very hard to be able to actually work in the same building so that she could help me with these types of productions. IT FINALLY WORKED OUT! I've never met a woman with as much grace and determination as she displays day after day. Thank you for saying, "I do!"
Thank you to Diana Odom for her willingness to take the director's reins when I needed to be away working with small groups and for ensuring that students sing well! Thank you also to Katy Roberson and Rebecca Erwin for working with our chorus.
The Gibbs family, thanks for sacrificing weekends and weekdays to help us build the best sets and learn the best choreography!
Jake and Rhiannon Lundquist and your camera. You've captured both moments and memories!
Lucas Roof, Alison Danner, and Debbie Decubellis, thank you for letting my creativity run wild around here!
Thank you to all of the faculty and support staff at West Fannin. We've been riding the STEAM train all year long and it's time to reflect on what we've been able to do together!
Thanks to ETC and The Harrison Foundation for awarding us the IGNITE Grant that changed the face of fine arts at West Fannin!
Thank you to everyone who had ANYTHING to do with this production at all, from selling tickets to picking up the dressing rooms and everything in between. You are all appreciated beyond measure!
Thanks to Hank Dobson and Dr. Mark Bailey, my band directors in high school and college. They never charged admission for performances because they knew it was the right thing to do. I'm honored to be able to carry on that tradition.
Last, but by no means least...THANK YOU TO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF MY STUDENTS AND PARENTS! I AM SO PROUD OF EVERYTHING YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED ON THIS JOURNEY! GET READY TO ROAR!
