I bid a fond and emotional good-bye to the seniors of this cast, pit and crew: Alexis Wells, Jacob Allen, Mariah Cegla, Emilie Bowen, Ben Gasiorowski, Maille Finnegan, Mason Sinda, Harry Soeder, Jordan Wilfert, Becca Weber, and Kerry O'Keefe. Thank you for lending your talents, insight, silliness and leadership. We couldn't have asked for a better ensemble! To all of you: take care, be smart, be safe and live your dreams!
Alexis Wells, you are an AMAZING Stage Manager. You are an even more impressive human being. Words cannot describe how much respect I have for you and how much you have meant to this production. You have continued in the tradition of great Stage Managers. I wish you all the very best as you journey to a spot exciting, mystic and exotic!
To my co-director, my colleague, my friend: Jenny Hoffman. Words fail me. I love that we can bounce ideas off each other with no hint of ego. It's all about the kids. It's all about the best production we can try to muster. Truly, you are extraordinary.
Finally, thank you to my beautiful bride April and to our daughter Eryka (who goes home singing the songs every time she's been at rehearsal!). Thank you for being patience with me and holding down the fort. It's not always easy, and Lord knows you put up with a lot. But without you, my life would be completely unfulfilled.
Like the tale of Pippin itself, this production has had its ups and downs, laughter and sadness, triumphs and false starts. Here we are, on the stage, ready to perform - we have magic to do!
Thank you for attending!
Derek Machan, Executive Director
