Well Ya Got Trouble...

...right here in River City!

We recently were treated to another mighty fine, I say a MIGHTY FINE performance by the St. Alphonsus Parish School and this year's production of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man, Junior."

We've known for months (actually a tad long than the star himself) that our nephew, Nick R., would be the lead in this production - a role practically tailor-made for this guy!  He has a tremendous voice and just the right amount of chutzpah to really pull off this part.  If you've ever seen the movie, you know that Harold Hill has LENGTHY soliloquies  requiring any actor to be not only light on their feet but quick with the delivery of all lines.  Nick was definitely up to the task!

So were all the other cast members.  We've come to expect wonderful things from this drama department.  I don't know how they do it, but costuming, scenery and talent all come together to put on "way-more-than-your-run-of-the-mill" grade school production!








The role of Marian, the librarian, was performed by Victoria L.  She was incredible last year as Dorothy and as I suspected, she equally delightful in this part.














Nick's younger brother, Philip R., was also in this production - as one of the school board (and therefore barbershop quartet) members.  Like his brother he has an excellent voice!

Two other memorable performances were those of Mayor Shinn (Daniel W.) and his wife, Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn (Serafima H.).  The mayor's wife is pretty "over-the-top" and requires "extra energy" to carry off this part and Serafima was wonderful!

Another standout performance was given by Mrs. Paroo (Maggie K. - seen last year in The Wizard of Oz).  Her Irish accent was delightful (and consistent!) and her voice, beautiful!













While we will be sad next year (because Nick is moving on to high school...and hopefully the drama department there), we're hoping that we will still be treated to another performance by his brother (Philip) and by the leading lady, Victoria (who is still only in 7th grade and AMAZING!)

Way to go, St. Al's!!!

~later, tw