Appling Community Theatre' Presents.........................

March 23-25, 2007 : "The Music Man" by Meredith Willson

Appling Community Theatre?s (ACT) spring production of ?The Music Man? by Meredith Willson was held March 23-25, 2007. ACT presented four performances in the Appling County High School Fine Arts Center in Baxley, Georgia. This production of ?The Music Man? was presented through special arrangements with Music Theatre International (MTI) and all authorized performance material was supplied by MTI, 421 West 54^th Street, New York, NY 10019.

Meredith Willson?s ?The Music Man? featured fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill (played by Michael Augustson) as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys? band he vows to organize despite the fact he doesn?t know a trombone from a treble clef. ?The Music Man? also featured music teacher and librarian Marian Paroo (played by Barbara Sue Crane) that was not easily deceived by Harold Hill?s devilish charm.

This award-winning, critically acclaimed Broadway classic presented by ACT was an excellent performance, thanks to it?s quirky & talented characters, charmingly predictable dramatic situations, and one-of-a-kind nostalgic score of rousing marches, barbershop quartets, sentimental ballads, and comical presentation.

The cast of approximately 55 actors/actresses poured their hearts into the performance and wowed the crowd from the moment they stepped on stage; they left the audience begging for more.

Appling Community Theatre is a part of the Arts Council of Appling County. They are devoted to bringing the arts to people of Appling and surrounding counties. ACT has, within the past five years, presented these plays: ?Harvey?, ?Sound of Music?, ?Crimes of the Heart?, ?Life with Father?, ?Wizard of OZ?, ?Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?, and ?Cinderella?. Many of these plays are very child oriented and have introduced many children to live theater, either as participants or audience.

The Arts Council of Appling County would like to thank ACT Producer Laurie Jo Upchurch and Director Dr. John Crane for their exceptional work in producing and directing these fabulous performances of Meredith Willson?s ?The Music Man?. Thank you to the entire cast for their dedication and exceptional performances. Also, thanks to the crew for your hard work, creativity, and designs. A special thanks to everyone who volunteered, made donations, or offered financial assistance for ?The Music Man? performances; our shows would not be possible without you.

If you are interested in attending one of our scheduled events or would like additional information on how you can help support the Arts Council?s efforts to bring affordable theatrical productions to our community, please contact Executive Director Karen Tharpe at 912-367-7731.

2006 Production of "Life with Father" directed by: Don Sears

"Sound of Music" directed by Laurie Upchurch, March 2005

Appling Community Theatre Production, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, March 2006

Appling Community Theatre

Community Theatre at it's Finest

Appling Community Theatre presented the production of "Wizard of Oz" at the Baxley City Auditorium, during the 2003 - 2004 Season. The performances received rave reviews. Congratulations to director Laurie Upchurch and all of the cast and crew who donated their time and talents. A special thank you to all of the sponsors and participants who continue to bring the Arts to Appling County!

Appling Community Theatre is planning more exciting performances for the 2005 -2006 Season. "Harvey" is scheduled for October 21-22, 2005 and "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" is scheduled for March 17 - 19, 2006 at the Baxley City Auditorium.

Other past ACT performances include "Cinderella" and "Arsenic and Old Lace"