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Musical Impresses Large Audiences

For three glittering nights in senior Kim Perry, who played Help Lovin’ Dat Man,” and the
February, Showboat, the famed Captain Andy's daughter, Mag­ famous “OT Man River” greatly
musical from Jerome Kern and nolia. Mark Shapiro, Heidi contributed to Showboat's
Oscar Hammerstein II, steamed Jagoda, Cyndi Stephanis, Kara audience appeal.
across the Pine Crest stage and Pannu, Amy Bunger, and Ian With respect to the technical
into the hearts of three cap­ Duncan also played prominent aspects of the production, all
tivated audiences. roles in the performance. “This three nights were generally
Showboat included what was the easiest and most successful. The cordless micro­
may have been the largest cast hard-working cast in a long phones, which had previously
ever to perform in a Pine Crest time. It was tremendous,” been a problem, apparently
production. Seniors John Eisen­ commented music director Jim worked, for the audience
bach (Captain Andy Hawkes) Mullen. seemed to greatly enjoy the
and David Hecker (Gaylord Set in the post-Civil War lively dialogue and music.
Ravenal) led the core of veter­ South, the plot called for more
ans which anchored the show. acting than in previous mu­
Headlining the group of new­ sicals. Nevertheless, tunes such Senior Cynthia Stephanis, playing the
singer Julie, performs in the Trocadero
comers in the musical was as “Only Make Believe,” “Can’t Music Hall.

At the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Townspeople Susan Lancaster and
Parthy Ann Hawkes (Kara Pannu) takes Chris Rogers buy tickets for Captain
daughter Magnolia (Kim Perry) aside to Andy's (John Eisenbach) renowned
discuss Gaylord, Magnolia's husband, showboat.

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