St. Robert Middle School Presents The Music Man, Junior

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 12, 13 and 14, St. Robert Middle School students will bring turn-of-the-century, small-town America to life in their production of Meredith Wilson's awarding-winning Broadway show, The Music Man, Junior. Showtime each evening is 7 pm.

Under the guidance of director Elaine Parsons Herro and musical director Elna Hickson, the middle school students will recreate Wilson's story about con man Harold Hill, whose plan to fleece an entertainment-starved Iowa town hits a sour note when he falls for Marian, the town librarian.

The performance culminates months of preparation and practice for dozens of middle school students. In addition to perfecting their onstage performance, students worked hands-on to create costumes, sets and props, and will also handle lighting and sound during the show.

The Music Man Junior is part of the Broadway Junior collection, a division of Music Theatre International, which adapts classic and contemporary musicals into 70-minute editions for young performers.

This all-ages show will be held in the school’s gym accessed through the North gym doors located in the parking lot behind school. Ticket prices are $3 for students and $6 for adults. Children under the age of 4 and sitting on a parent's lap do not require a ticket. Advance tickets are available before May 9. Ticket order forms are available in the St. Robert Parish office or the School office, or online at www.strobert.org/school. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for any performance. For more information visit, www.strobert.org/school or contact SRmusical@aol.com.