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News release prepared by: Darrah Tinkler, 785-532-2535, media@k-state.edu
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012
76 trombones, a con man and a prim librarian: School of Music, 1xbet online casino , and Dance presents 'The Music Man' Nov. 8-11
MANHATTAN -- The classic Broadway musical "The Music Man" will be presented Nov. 8-11 by Kansas State University’s School of Music, 1xbet online casino , and Dance at McCain Auditorium. Show times are 7 p.m. Nov. 8-10 and a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Nov. 11.
The "Music Man" is about con man Harold Hill who poses as a boys' band organizer and leader, selling band instruments and uniforms to naive townsfolk before skipping town with the cash. In River City, Iowa, prim librarian and piano teacher Marian Paroo sees through him, but when Hill helps her younger brother overcome his fear of social interactions due to his lisp, Marian begins to fall in love with Harold. In turn, Harold, falling for Marian, risks being caught to win her.
Audiences will enjoy such memorable songs as "76 Trombones," "Ya Got Trouble (Right Here in River City)," "Shipoopi" and "Gary, Indiana."
The cast of 50 includes university 1xbet online casino , music and dance majors, local grade school and middle school students in the children's roles, and even a few faculty members. The K-State Orchestra, led by musical director Paul Hunt, professor of music, will accompany the production.
Tickets cost to , which includes discounts for students, seniors and military families. Tickets are available at the McCain box office from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, by calling the box office at 785-532-6428 during box office hours, or online at http://www.k-state.edu/1xbet online casino . Group discounts are also available by calling Marci Maullar at 785-532-6878.
The play is directed by Jennifer Vellenga, assistant professor of 1xbet online casino , with choreography by David Ollington, associate professor of dance. Vocal direction is by Amy Rosine, associate professor of music. Scenic designer is Kathy Voecks, associate professor of 1xbet online casino , with costume design by Dana Pinkston, associate professor of 1xbet online casino . Lighting is by Darren Levin and sound design by Kyle McGuffin, both McCain Auditorium staffers. Technical direction is by Ben Stark, assistant professor of 1xbet online casino . Scene shop foreman is George Matthews, and costume shop manager is Melissa Salvatore, both instructors with the School of Music, 1xbet online casino and Dance.
Kansas State University students in the cast and crew for "Music Man" and their roles include:
Karis Dolenz, freshman in music education, Atchison, Female Ensemble member; Mary Byram, senior in life sciences, Council Grove, Female Ensemble member; Eric Lutz, senior in kinesiology, as Constable Locke and the Conductor, and Chris Zimmerman, senior in music education, as Marcellus Washburn, both from Derby; Danielle Jones, sophomore in applied music, Dodge City, as Maud Dunlop.
From Greater Kansas City: Drew Szczesny, senior in electrical engineering, Lenexa, as Ewart Dunlop; Nate Hixon, junior in music, accompanist, and Elise Poehling, freshman in applied music, asMarian Paroo, both from Overland Park; and Kirsten Hyde, senior in applied music, Shawnee, Female Ensemble member.
Alex Spence, senior in music education, Hutchinson, as Jacey Squires; Staci Horton, doctoral student in curriculum and instruction, Inman, as Mrs. Paroo; Eryka Stabel, senior in 1xbet online casino , Lakin, Female Ensemble member; David Burdett, junior in 1xbet online casino , Larned, Male Ensemble member; Derrick Weishaar, junior in fine arts, Lawrence, as Charlie Cowell; Kody Lynn, senior in marketing, Lindsborg, Male Ensemble member.
From Manhattan: Bella Alonso, junior in 1xbet online casino , as Mrs. Squires; Logan Barnes, freshman in 1xbet online casino , Male Ensemble member; DJ Davis, senior in applied music, as Mayor George Shinn; Rachel Hunt, freshman in applied music, as Alma Hix; Meredith Olds, junior in 1xbet online casino , Female Ensemble member; Bethany Parker, senior in 1xbet online casino , as Zaneeta Shinn; Kelsey Sheff, freshman in 1xbet online casino , assistant lighting designer; Jonathan Strom, freshman in applied music, as Olin Britt; and Alex Zolnerowich, sophomore in 1xbet online casino , as Tommy Djilas.
Shannon Moore, sophomore in music, Female Ensemble member, and Nahshon Ruffin, senior in 1xbet online casino , as Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, both from Paola; Joey Boos, junior in 1xbet online casino , Salina, as Harold Hill.
From Topeka: LeAnn Meyer, master's student in 1xbet online casino , marketing; Randy Rhoten, sophomore in 1xbet online casino , Male Ensemble member; and Emily White, sophomore in 1xbet online casino , assistant state manager
Hannah Conroy-Philbrook, freshman in music education, Wamego, Female Ensemble member.
From Wichita: Logan Jones, freshman in 1xbet online casino , assistant stage manager; Cody LaCrone, freshman in 1xbet online casino , Male Ensemble member; Dylan Rogerson, junior in 1xbet online casino , stage manager; and Spencer Rotolo-Utz, freshman in 1xbet online casino , Male Ensemble member.
From out of state: Laura Vallejo, senior in 1xbet online casino , Tustin, Calif., Female Ensemble member; Courtney Hall, freshman in 1xbet online casino , Davenport, Iowa, as Gracie Shinn; Sarah Stoulil, senior in applied music, Pocahontas, Iowa,as Ethel Toffelmier; Robert Roth, master's student in music, Comstock, Neb., as Oliver Hix; and Shanon Smith, senior in 1xbet online casino , Katy, Texas, properties master.
