Director's Notes
I am extremely proud of this production. The quality of the cast, technical crew, and costume crew are outstanding. A truly successful production involves more than what is presented on stage. It should not only be an artistic learning experience, but a personal one as well. I'm especially proud of the cooperation, mutual respect, the level of commitment, and the teamwork that has been demonstrated by everyone involved with this production. These students have put egos aside and discovered that whether they had one line or fifty, were on or off stage, that everyone shares equally in the pride and success of such an accomplishment.
We are excited to bring this story to you tonight. Many of you are very familiar with the source material. Maybe you have read the books (more than once) or even seen the movies. Regardless, this is something that we can find a connection with. Tonight you will see the story from a different perspecrtive, one of the underdogs.
This show celebrates the hero in all of us and the importance to believe in yourself. I hope that as you watch this production, you are reminded of your fondest memories from your youth and find new ways to bring magic to your life.
Please be sure to take a moment and silence your phones and other electronic devices. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
Thank you,
Brian R. Engelmeyer
