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Director’s Note:  After two years without a musical, it’s great to be back!  It’s also great to return with this show, Schoolhouse Rock, Live!  Having grown up watching and loving Schoolhouse Rock cartoons on Saturday morning meant that I had to do this show, and I did…..in 1998.  It was my first as director at the Senior High and was presented as the Thespian Troupe’s spring production, which used to follow the annual All-School Musical in March.  I directed the Thespian Troupe musical every year until it folded in 2014.  During that time, I added directing the All-School Musical and the only way we were able to present two musicals every year was because I have always been extremely fortunate to have amazing staff members to make it possible.  I chose Schoolhouse Rock, Live! in 1998, again in 2012 when several staff members moved on and new ones moved in, and again this year because it is such a versatile show that regardless of the circumstances, like rebuilding a time-honored program I inherited, it allows an incredible amount of flexibility to showcase our strengths while laying the groundwork for continued success in the future.  Oh yeah, and its fun, up-paced tempo and familiarity with so many audience members make it a blast for us as well as (hopefully) all of you.  Thanks for coming and for your support.  Enjoy!