Join us this fall for the classic musical, The Music Man! This musical will bring a smile to everyone.
The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef!
His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.
Performance Dates October 14, 15, 21, 22, 2023 at the Jane Tasch Performing Arts Center
Cast of Characters Charlie Cowell - A traveling salesman who is on to Harold Hill's schemes. Tirelessly attempts to prove to everyone the true con man behind Harold Hill. Harold Hill - Our story's unsuspecting protagonist. A con man, traveling under the guise of a salesman, he eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming. Mayor Shinn - A blustery politician who is all too “self-important”. Begrudgingly married to Eulalie Ewart Dunlop - A member of the quartet formed by Harold Hill with a tenor voice. Ewart is married to Maude Dunlop. Oliver Hix - A baritone in the quartet formed by Hill. Oliver is married to Alma Hix. Jacey Squires - The highest tenor in the quartet. Married to Mrs. Squires. Olin Britt - A citizen of River City and the bass of the quartet formed by Harold Hill. Marcellus Washburn - Harold's chummy old friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to settle down. Tommy Djilas - An attractive young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta. Marian Paroo - The stuffy town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who eventually falls for Harold Hill. Stuck Mrs. Paroo - Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop. Amaryllis - A slightly bratty piano student of Marion Paroo. Winthrop Paroo - Marian's baby brother, he is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and the marching band. Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn - Mayor Shinn's peacock wife. A serial gossiper and snob, she has trouble keeping her opinions to herself. Zaneeta Shinn - The Mayor's fresh-faced daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing. Appears to be daffy at times. Gracie Shinn - The Mayor's youngest daughter Alma Hix - A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Oliver Hix. Maud Dunlop - A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Ewart Dunlop. Ethel Toffelmier- A comical “Pick-a-Little Lady” and Marcellus Washburn's girlfriend. Mrs. Squires - A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Jacey Squires.
Ensemble Constable Locke, Newspaper Readers, River City Townspeople, Traveling Salesmen