INTRODUCING THE CAST OF THE MUSIC MAN!
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
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
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
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