Music Man Program Final Print

Congratulations to the entire THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
cast & crew of The Music Man!

Proud supporters of the

River Valley Arts Center and
our entire Russellville
community!

We know the
Arts are the
archives of our
human history,
the wind of
invention and the
heartbeat of
humanity.

- Tsakos

In loving remembrance of Christina Stinnett

Dr. & Mrs. Chris Stinnett

Harvey Young is proud to be The River Valley Arts Center presents:
sponsoring The Music Man Orchestra
in loving memory of Claire Young. The Music Man
Claire taught private music, piano,
Book, Music & Lyrics by
organ & violin lessons. She also MERIDETH WILLSON
taught school music class in the public
schools. Claire played in the Arkansas Story by

Symphony for 35 years. She and MEREDITH WILLSON AND FRANKLIN LACEY
Harvey strongly support all the arts.
2018 Summer Theatre Production
40 June 22, 23, 24, 29 &30 July 1

The Center for the Arts

Executive Director

Director TANYA HENDRIX Music Director

DR. ARDITH MORRIS KEN FUTTERER

Producer

Lighting Design VALERIE ENCHELMAYER Sound Design

JASON HANN Choreographer ELIZABETH ESCOBEDO

Stage Manager ASHLEY MILLER DAVIS
Costume & Scenic Design

AVERY COONTS JENAVA HARRIS

Originally Produced at
Majestic Theatre, Broadway

December 19, 1957

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production
is strictly prohibited

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Board of Directors This Summer Theater Production of
2017-2018 The Music Man made possible by:

President 39
Toni Bachman
Vice President
Libby Caston

Secretary
Debbie Graves

Treasurer
Theresa Magill
Valerie Enchelmayer

John Gale
Ben Arnold
Kane Bradley
Sarah Burgener
Rufus Elam

Executive Director
Tanya Hendrix

Administrative Assistant
Lena Couch

Artist in Residence
Winston Taylor

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Good luck to the Proud to support Background
cast and crew of the
The Music Man!! Inspired by his own small-town upbringing in Mason City, Iowa, Meredith Willson began
River Valley developing the idea for his first musical, The Music Man, in 1948. It would be nearly
805 East Parkway Arts Center! another decade before the show opened on Broadway, but when it did--in December
Russellville, AR 1957--it enchanted audiences immediately with its All-American charm, catchy tunes, and
479.967.7833 1200 West Main Street loveable characters. Since then, it has enjoyed several Broadway revivals, international
655 Dave Ward Dr. Russellville, AR 72801 productions (including on London’s West End), film adaptations, and numerous major
regional productions. It is also a favorite of amateur and community theaters all across
Conway, AR 479-280-1581 the nation.
501.327.3366
Synopsis
We are proud to LEONARD’S
support this There is nothing more disarming than the gentle form of flattery that suggests our
HARDWARE children have some unsuspected artistic talent. It is this flattery which Harold Hill (a
production of The virile baritone) employs; so cleverly that his confidence trick of posing as a Professor of
Music Man and our Russellville, AR Music claiming to teach boys how to play military band instruments over-night, succeeds
in town after town to which he plays " flying visits "-until he tries it in River City, Iowa.
community!! Supporting the There, after initially impressing upon all but a few die-hards, the need to give young
River Valley people the sort of interests-like forming a Town Band, for instance!-that will keep them "
800 West Main St. off the streets his all too expedient theories begin to be suspect, especially by Marian
479.968.1212 Arts Center and Paroo (soprano), the local librarian and music teacher. Because Harold falls in love with
serving the area her he fails to make his usual escape by train in time to avoid confrontation with the
town officials who have been " tipped off " about him by a rival salesman. A
for 116 years! demonstration is demanded of the efficacy of Harold Hill's teaching methods from the
Band he has formed, and although their rendering of Beethoven's " Minuet in G " leaves
38 much to be desired, the performance arouses such enthusiasm among the wishful
thinking parents that he is completely exonerated.

The best known song is undoubtedly the stirring SEVENTY-SIX TROMBONES, sung by
Harold as he paints the vision of a boys' Town Band resplendent with the instruments
and uniforms he has persuaded their mothers and fathers to buy. Other songs are
GOOD-NIGHT MY SOMEONE and TILL THERE WAS YOU. A male quartet of
School Governors, oddly-sized, can be used to comic effect, as whenever they press the "
Professor " for his credentials, he sets them off warbling memorable old-fashioned songs,
and thereby avoids a " show-down." The plentiful chorus work frequently demands rapid
and precise articulation as in PICK-A-LITTLE, TALK-A-LITTLE for the ladies of River
City, and the wonderfully effective opening number, ROCK ISLAND, for the salesmen,
delivered in rail-road speech-rhythm as they journey to their destinations.

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Good Luck! Congratulations! Summary

Gregg Ricono Cynthia Foxworth Professor Harold Hill has developed a reputation among travelling salesmen and none of
it good. In order to sell his band instruments and uniforms he promises to form a local
Sales Associate Realtor student band. After he gets paid it's away - and - no band. He is concentrating this time
479.857.6446 479.858.2088 on River City, Iowa. To focus attention on the need for a boys' band he attacks the town's
James R. Ford & Associates James R. Ford & Associates new pool hall as a sign of depravity creeping into the community. His argument is
convincing, but it turns out the pool hall is owned by Mayor Shinn who orders the school
Great Job Everyone! Encore! board to check out Harold's credentials.

Rena’ Taylor Carol Ford When they approach him he turns them into a barber-shop quartet and disappears. An
old friend has warned him about Marian, the town librarian and music teacher. To
Realtor Sales Associate Harold this is an old problem, but his advances are met with a brick wall. Later at the
479.858-1094 479.858.8682 Fourth of July celebration Harold takes advantage of a disrupting prank to move in and
James R. Ford & Associates James R. Ford & Associates sell his band idea. The Mayor continues to push for proper credentials, but Harold is
slippery. Marian's research pays off, but she withholds the evidence when she discovers
36 Harold is helping her brother, Winthrop, to cure his speech impediment,. With the
exception of the Mayor, the town is now under Harold's spell. Even Marian is coming
around. The band instruments have arrived, but it takes a little longer for the uniforms
and instruction books.

Future band members have been busily working on Harold's "Think System" of
musicianship, and Harold has just met Marian at the footbridge. She confesses that she
has known he was a fake since the third day he was in town. Now it's Harold who is off
balance. The uniforms arrive but so does Charlie Cowell, the anvil salesman, Harold's
arch enemy. Marian tries to prevent Charlie from getting to the Mayor, but is
unsuccessful. She wants to warn Harold, but Charlie reaches him first. He still has time
to run, but can't. He's hooked on Marian.

The angry town, hearing that he's a fake, drags Harold to the ice cream social where
everyone has gathered. The talk is ugly, but Marian speaks out in his defense. She's a good
salesman herself, but there's a pay-off. The band arrives in assorted, unaltered, uniforms.
Harold is handed a baton. "Think, men, think" is his command. At the drop of his arm
comes the "Minuet in G" as it has never been "played" before. But each struggling note is
music to each parent's ears. Harold has his band at last - and a truly loving librarian
besides.

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Principals Great job to Break a leg!
The Music Man
Harold Hill……………………………………..…….….………..……. Benjamin Arnold cast and crew!!! Randy Campbell
Kane Bradley
Downtown Russellville Broker/Owner
Marian Paroo………………………….……………………..…………. Katy Brockinton 479.857.0958
Mrs. Paroo…………………………..………….……………….. Jessica Young-Spooner Ask us! James R. Ford & Associates
Winthrop Paroo………………….…………….………………………...…. Sam Barborek
James R. Ford & Associates
Thomas Diaz 500 West Main Street
Grant Etzel Russellville, AR 72801

Amaryllis……………………………….…………………...……………….……… Josie Etzel Congratulations to
Elizabeth Davis the cast and crew of
Eliza Mikles The Music Man! We

Mayor Shinn……………………..……..………………….……………….. Jacob Hillman are proud to be
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Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn………..…………………….……... Valerie Enchelmayer event.
Zanetta Shinn………………..………….……………………..…………. Mackenzie Sain
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Gracie Shinn…………………….…...….……………………………..………... Day Stoker
Marcellus Washburn……………….……………………………..…………. Josh Wilson
Tommy Djilas…………………….….………………………………..……………. Axel Hart

Chase Pyle
Ewart Dunlop……………………………..……………………….…... Benjamin Arnold

Kane Bradley
Maud Dunlop……………….………………………………...……………... Ruth Minick
Oliver Hix…………………………….………………………………………... Scott Arnold
Alma Hix…………………………….…………………………………………. Emily Patton
Jacey Squires……………………….………………………………………….. Gary Jernigan
Mrs. Squires………………………..……………………………………. Sue Ann Jernigan
Ethel Toffelmier………………….…..……………………………... Rosena Hallenbeck
Olin Britt…………………...……….……………………………………. Sandy McGregor
Mrs. Britt…………………………….…...…………………………………. Jane McGregor
Charlie Cowell……………………....….…………………………………. Michael Stoker
Conductor/Constable Locke…………………...…………………………. Caleb Ulrich

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MILLER Ensemble
ROOFING
Good luck to the Kinleigh Adkinson Kenya Lynch
COMPANY cast and crew of Avery Alford Lily Marlow
Tess Barborek Ariyana McDaniel
Proud to support the The Music Man!! Ethan Bartlett Kyra Meek
River Valley Arts Maya Mikles
Center and this Taylor Buckholtz Sophia Mikles
Anna Causin Izabell Ohnmacht
production of The Joshua Osborn
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Sadie Chavers Izzy Schroeder
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Cameron Davis Emilee Young
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Thank you Jamie & Beth Sorrells for your continued Center and this cast and crew of The
support of the River Valley Arts Center
production of The Music Man!
The River Valley Arts Center would like to extend a Music Man!
special THANK YOU to: 479.970.8387
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Dr. Tim Smith, ATU faculty member, for his dance number Russellville, AR 72801
recordings and performing as substitute rehearsal pianist.
Mr. Dewayne Dove, Russellville High School Director of (479) 968-3686
Bands, for the loan of equipment and support of the
production. Judy Murphy
Dr. Ardith Morris, Director of The Music Man, for her 26 proudly supports the
years of dedicated effort and talents as the Director of the River Valley Arts Center
Summer Musicals. and this production of

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Good luck to the cast Good luck to the ACT ONE
and crew of The Music cast and crew of
Man! We’re proud to The Music Man!! Morning of July 4, 1912 River City, Iowa

support the -- Scene 1: Railway Coach
River Valley Arts
"Rock Island"……………………..….….....Traveling Salesmen, Charlie Cowell
Center! & Conductor

113 S. Arkansas Ave. Scene 2: Town Square, River City, IA
Russellville, AR
479.968.4888 "Iowa Stubborn"…………………………….…...………….……………..Townspeople
“Ya Got Trouble”…………...…………….…………….....Harold & Townspeople
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Scene 3: A Street
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Scene 4: The Paroos' House
We are proud to be sponsors of the
River Valley Arts Center and this golden "Piano Lesson”…………………………………..Marian, Mrs. Paroo & Amaryllis
“Goodnight, My Someone”………..………………....…….….Marian & Amaryllis
production of The Music Man!
Scene 5: Madison Gymnasium
1519 South Arkansas Ave. Russellville, AR
"Columbia, Gem of the Ocean"………………….…..….Eulalie & Townspeople
479-968-4653 “Ya Got Trouble” (Reprise)…………………………………….………………...Harold
“Seventy-Six Trombones”……………………………........Harold & Townspeople
32 “Ice Cream/Sincere”……………………...Harold, Jacey, Ewart, Oliver & Olin

Scene 6: Exterior of Madison Library

"The Sadder But Wiser Girl"………….…...……………..…..Harold & Marcellus
“Pick-A-Little” & “Good Night Ladies”………….…….…...Eulalie, Alma, Ethel

Pick-a-Little Ladies
Jacey, Ewart, Olin, Oliver & Harold

Scene 7: Interior of Madison Library

"Marian The Librarian"…………………..…………………..………………..…Harold

Scene 8: A Street

Scene 9: The Shinn’s Porch

Scene 10: The Paroos’ Porch

"My White Knight”………………..………………………..……………..………Marian

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Congratulations to the cast and crew of ACT ONE
The Music Man! We are proud to be
sponsors of this great event. (continued)

2209 E Parkway Dr. Scene 11: Town Square
Russellville, AR 72802 "The Wells Fargo Wagon”………….…………......…Winthrop & Townspeople

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Scene 1: Madison Gymnasium
"It’s You" …………...……………………………….……..Olin, Oliver, Ewart, Jacey
"Shipoopi" …………………………………..…….…......Marcellus & Townspeople
"Pick-A Little" (Reprise)………………………….......Ethel, Eulalie, Maud, Alma
Mrs. Squires & Ladies

Scene 2: Hotel Porch
"Lida Rose"……………………………………….….….Olin, Oliver, Ewart & Jacey
“Will I Ever Tell You?"…………………………………………………………….Marian

Scene 3: The Paroos' Porch
"Gary, Indiana" ………....……………….......Winthrop, Marian & Mrs. Paroo
“Lida Rose” (Reprise)……………………………..……..Olin, Oliver, Ewart, Jacey

Scene 4: The Footbridge
"Till There Was You"……………………………………….….…..Marian & Harold
“Goodnight & Seventy-Six Trombones Reprise”………...…... Marian & Harold

Scene 5: A Street
Scene 6: Madison Park

"Till There Was You” (Reprise)…………………..…………………...………..Harold
Scene 7: River City High School Assembly Room

THE END

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Orchestra Proud supporter of the River
Valley Arts Center and serving
Conductor………...………….………………………………..………….……. Ken Futterer our community for 70 years!
Reed 1: Piccolo & Flute……………….….…………………………………. Kim Parker
Reed 2: Clarinet……………....……………………………………………….. Sue Niven Congratulations to our
Reed 3: Oboe………………………………………………………………….. Hannah Pace students & alumni on a
Reed 4: Bassoon, Base Clarinet……………………...……………………... Ger Vang great show!! Way to go
Trumpet 1………………...………………………………………………………..Dick Niven Tess, Sammy, Sophia, Eliza,
Trumpet 2………………………….………………………………………………. Bill Parton Maya, Ethan, Caitlyn,
Trumpet 3………………………………………….……….………… Nathan Henderson Christopher & Izabell.
Trombone 1………………………………………………………………... Michael Tucker
Trombone 2…………………………………………..………………………….. Riley Kelley 479.967.6113 We are proud to
Concertmaster - Violin……………………...……………………...…. Carling Futterer support the
Violin…………………………..….……………….…………………..... Barbara Clements 317 E. PARKWAY DR.
Violin……………………………………………………………………………... Cathy Smith RUSSELLVILLE, AR River Valley Arts Center
Violin……………………………………………………………………………... Laird Duran
Violin…………………………………………………………………….. Nicholas Davelaar 479.229.1467 and the cast and crew
Cello…………………………………………………………………………….. Michael Stiritz of
Cello…………………………...…………………………………………... Coralin Davelaar 204 N. FRONT ST.
Bass……………………………………………………………………………….. David Harris DARDANELLE, AR
Percussion 1, Drum Set………………………………………………………. Phil Parker
Keyboard 1 & Rehearsal Piano…………………………………………B…rian Conatser 29

Music Director…………………………………………………………………..Ken Futterer

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summer theater production

of

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Proud supporters of The Music Man, our River Production Team
Valley community and the performing arts!!!
After the awesome show, come get some awe- Technical Directors……………….…...…………..………………………….. Daniel Stahl
some food and treats at Quiznos & Freddos. Elizabeth Escobedo

Located in the City Mall at 407 North Arkansas Ave. Stage Manager……..….……….………..……….……………….…………. Avery Coonts
Asst. Director………………………...………….………………….…. Emily Wollenberg
Congratulations Asst. Choreographer…………………..………………………………….. Cameron Davis
Kane in your leading Asst. Stage Manager…………………………………………………………. Faith Spencer
role — You’ve always Lighting…………………………………………………………………………….. Jason Hann
been our Sound Op………………………...…...……………………………… Elizabeth Escobedo
“Music Man”. Props Master………………………….....….…………….……………….. Belinda Hilliard
Scenic Artist & Costumes……….....……………………………………... Jenava Harris
Your Dad would be Crew………………..……………….………………..…………………………... Abigail Rose
so proud of you!!
Austin Womack
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Abigail Rose
Dax Carreiro

Will Ivy
Anna Vogler
Dot Tanner

John Mori
Faith Spencer
Maddy Hankins
Jake Singleton
Star Douangchanh
Emma Crockett
Jake Singleton

Alex Tanner
Seamstresses……………………………………..……………………….. Catherine Martin
Make-Up Crew………………………...…………………….……... Tammy Briggs-Davis

Tonda Bradley Mixon
Carling Futterer
Jessica Young
Genevieve Manly
Breanna Peel

Beastmaster………………..……………….…………………………………. Clay Roulston
Graphic Design…………………...……….………………………..….…... Greg Barborek

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Who’s Who We are proud to support the

Tanya Hendrix River Valley Arts Center
Executive Director
Tanya is the Executive Director of River Valley Arts Center and has worked with and the cast and crew of
non-profits for over 20 years. She was born and raised in Russellville and is a
graduate of Russellville High School. She is the proud mother of one son Cole, 25
age 26, who is employed at Arkansas Tech as campus security. This is her second
year involved with the summer theater.

Dr. Ardith Morris
Director

Ardith has been on the theatre faculty at Arkansas Tech University since 1982.
She has directed more than 100 production in the River Valley. Ardith’s
knowledge, experience and artistic talent guarantee an enjoyable, professional
quality live theatre production. This is Ardith’s 26th year to work with Ken
Futterer in the summer theater.

Ken Futterer
Music Director & Conductor
Ken’s name has become synonymous with directing music in many different
venues. He is Associate Professor of Music at Arkansas Tech University and the
2009 Performing Artist of the Year. Ken also fills the role of conductor of the
orchestra. This is Ken’s 26th year to work with Ardith in the summer theater.

Valerie Enchelmayer
Producer

Valerie joined the River Valley Arts Center board of directors in November of
2016, and is gaining a multitude of new experiences by serving as Producer of the
show for the first time . She is, however, no stranger to the stage as she has
performed in approximately 30 productions in six different locations across three
states.

Daniel Stahl
Technical Director
Responsible for all technical aspects of the show (lighting, set design and
construction, flight, etc.), this is Daniel’s 13th season as Technical Director for
the River Valley Arts Center production. He is employed by the Russellville
School District as the Technical Director for The Center for the Arts. We are
fortunate to have his talents.

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Ethan

We proudly supports the Ethan,
River Valley Arts Center’s Thanks for keeping life exciting!
summer theater production of We love
you!
and all its cast and crew. Your
Congratulations!! biggest
fans,
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and
Anderson

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We are proud to Good luck cast
support our local
and crew of The
artists!! Music Man

Congratulations and good
luck to the entire cast and

crew of

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proudly supports the Who’s Who
River Valley Arts Center’s
summer theater production Ashley Miller Davis
Choreographer
of
Ashley has owned her local dance studio, Just Dance, for 20 years and she has the
3500 East Main Street special talent of making it seem easy to develop and teach dance steps to
Russellville, AR 72802 performers of all ages and all experience levels. She calls upon her years of
experience and love of the art of dance for your enjoyment of this production.
479.968.2232 Ashley is proud to say that this is her 14th production with the Arts Center.

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Stage Manager
Avery B. Coonts is ecstatic to be back for his fourth Arts Center production, he
has worked at Barter Theatre and The Straz Center since leaving Russellville in
2015. Where he worked on such productions as the first post-Broadway premiere
of Mamma Mia!, A Night With Janis Joplin, and the U.S. premiere of Something
Wicked This Way Comes. He's excited to get back to his roots and work within
the community in which fostered his love for the theatre. He wishes to thank the
entire cast and crew for a wonderful experience."

Emily Wollenberg
Assistant Director
Emily Wollenberg is a junior acting major at Oklahoma City University. Some of
her favorite credits include Elevator Girl (assistant director), War of the Worlds
(Patricia), and Fantastic Mr. Fox (Mrs. Fox). Emily would like to thank Ardith for
all the life lessons, Avery for the laughs, and the entire cast and crew for all their
hard work! She'd also like to thank her family, friends, and Diego for always
supporting her. It's been a blast working on the show!

Jenava Harris
Scenic & Costume Design
Jenava is the Technical Supervisor for Theatre Arts in the Arkansas Tech
Department of Communication and Journalism. She has a Bachelor of Arts in
Technical Theatre Design and Technology from the University of Ozarks and has
been involved for over 6 years with the Young Actor’s Guild in Fort Smith.

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McDonalds is a proud sponsor of the
River Valley Arts Center and wish the

cast and crew of

O-ho, the Wells Fargo Wagon is a a wonderful performance!
coming down the street... We know the audience will be saying...

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