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March 6, 2020
The Music Man Continues This Weekend
The Music Man Continues This Weekend
SENIORS TO BE HONORED
Following Saturday evening’s performance of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man,Quirk’s Players will take a moment to honor members of the G. Ray Bodley High School Class of 2020. “We’re proud to honor our seniors,” explained Tom Briggs, Theatre Director at G. Ray Bodley High School. “We want to recognize them for their accomplishments and wish them well in the future.” Shown here are GRB Seniors, Kneeling (l to r): Andrew Smith, Ysaline Navet, Becca Bailey, Kayleigh LaBeef, Allie Nichols, Kira Whitehead, Li Yuxiang, Ethan Abelgore, Standing (l to r): Anna-Carole Samson, Macy Middleton, Vita Dean, Sam Kreinheder, Ronde Wood, Alex Blaine, Marcus Wornick, Trevor Hartle-Knapp and Dominic Fischel. Not pictured: Leah O’Hanlon. Photo by Thomas Nami
Following Saturday evening’s performance of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man,Quirk’s Players will take a moment to honor members of the G. Ray Bodley High School Class of 2020. “We’re proud to honor our seniors,” explained Tom Briggs, Theatre Director at G. Ray Bodley High School. “We want to recognize them for their accomplishments and wish them well in the future.” Shown here are GRB Seniors, Kneeling (l to r): Andrew Smith, Ysaline Navet, Becca Bailey, Kayleigh LaBeef, Allie Nichols, Kira Whitehead, Li Yuxiang, Ethan Abelgore, Standing (l to r): Anna-Carole Samson, Macy Middleton, Vita Dean, Sam Kreinheder, Ronde Wood, Alex Blaine, Marcus Wornick, Trevor Hartle-Knapp and Dominic Fischel. Not pictured: Leah O’Hanlon. Photo by Thomas Nami
A PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION
Eulalie MacKecknie Shinn (portrayed by Megan Acker – center) leads the Wan-Tan-Ye Girls in a Fourth of July celebration for the residents of River City, Iowa. The scene is from Quirk’s Players’ production of The Music Man,which will be presented this weekend in Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School Auditorium. Shown here are (l to r): Paige Kingsley, Emma Francisco, Grady Marshall, Jaya Whitehead, Acker, Ella Halladay, Lauren Goss, Harper Ells and Kaya Renfrew. The Music Manis presented by special arrangements with Music Theatre International. Photo by Dave Dayger.
Eulalie MacKecknie Shinn (portrayed by Megan Acker – center) leads the Wan-Tan-Ye Girls in a Fourth of July celebration for the residents of River City, Iowa. The scene is from Quirk’s Players’ production of The Music Man,which will be presented this weekend in Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School Auditorium. Shown here are (l to r): Paige Kingsley, Emma Francisco, Grady Marshall, Jaya Whitehead, Acker, Ella Halladay, Lauren Goss, Harper Ells and Kaya Renfrew. The Music Manis presented by special arrangements with Music Theatre International. Photo by Dave Dayger.
THE SHINN FAMILY
The most well known family in River City, Iowa is the Shinn Family. Mr. Shinn (Trevor Hartle-Knapp) serves as the Mayor and his wife Eulalie MacKecknie Shinn (Megan Acker – right) prides herself on organizing everyone and everything in the city. Their two daughters, Gracie (Cassie Clarke – left) and Zaneeta (Becca Bailey – second from left) look on as they head towards the annual Ice Cream Social. The scene is from The Music Man,presented by Quirk’s Players of G. Ray Bodley High School this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The production features dances choreographed by Doreen Kelly. Photo by Dave Dayger.
The most well known family in River City, Iowa is the Shinn Family. Mr. Shinn (Trevor Hartle-Knapp) serves as the Mayor and his wife Eulalie MacKecknie Shinn (Megan Acker – right) prides herself on organizing everyone and everything in the city. Their two daughters, Gracie (Cassie Clarke – left) and Zaneeta (Becca Bailey – second from left) look on as they head towards the annual Ice Cream Social. The scene is from The Music Man,presented by Quirk’s Players of G. Ray Bodley High School this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The production features dances choreographed by Doreen Kelly. Photo by Dave Dayger.
YA GOT TROUBLE
Ya got trouble my friends, right here in River City. Traveling salesman and con man Harold Hill (played by GRB Senior Alex Blaine – center) warns the residents of River City, Iowa, of the perils that a pool table can cause in their city. The cure? A boys’ band – complete with instruments and uniforms, and Hill is happy to sell them everything. The scene is from Quirk’s Players’ 2020 musical production, The Music Man, which plays this week at Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School. The production features 70 students from all six Fulton Schools and is under the direction of Fulton Teachers Tom Briggs and Thomas Nami. Photo by Dave Dayger.
Ya got trouble my friends, right here in River City. Traveling salesman and con man Harold Hill (played by GRB Senior Alex Blaine – center) warns the residents of River City, Iowa, of the perils that a pool table can cause in their city. The cure? A boys’ band – complete with instruments and uniforms, and Hill is happy to sell them everything. The scene is from Quirk’s Players’ 2020 musical production, The Music Man, which plays this week at Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School. The production features 70 students from all six Fulton Schools and is under the direction of Fulton Teachers Tom Briggs and Thomas Nami. Photo by Dave Dayger.
Forming a Quartet
The mayor of River City thinks that traveling salesman Harold Hill (Alex Blaine – center) might be trying to con residents out of their money. He sends members of the school board to obtain Hill’s credentials and to find the truth. As Hill is questioned, he is able to escape from trouble as he slyly turns the bickering board members into a barbershop quartet. Pictured here are (l to r): Griffin Marriner, Marcus Wornick, Alex Blaine, Justin Atwater and Sutter Lewin. The scene is from The Music Man,which will be presented by Quirk’s Players of Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School on March 5-6-7. Photo by Dave Dayger.
The mayor of River City thinks that traveling salesman Harold Hill (Alex Blaine – center) might be trying to con residents out of their money. He sends members of the school board to obtain Hill’s credentials and to find the truth. As Hill is questioned, he is able to escape from trouble as he slyly turns the bickering board members into a barbershop quartet. Pictured here are (l to r): Griffin Marriner, Marcus Wornick, Alex Blaine, Justin Atwater and Sutter Lewin. The scene is from The Music Man,which will be presented by Quirk’s Players of Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School on March 5-6-7. Photo by Dave Dayger.
Wooing The Librarian
Traveling salesman and con man Harold Hill (Alex Blaine – left) develops feelings for the town’s librarian, Marian (Kira Whitehead – right). Though he thought his stay in River City, Iowa would be brief, he is reluctant to leave when he falls in love. The scene is from G. Ray Bodley High School’s production of The Music Man,directed by Tom Briggs and Thomas Nami. Photo by Dave Dayger.
Traveling salesman and con man Harold Hill (Alex Blaine – left) develops feelings for the town’s librarian, Marian (Kira Whitehead – right). Though he thought his stay in River City, Iowa would be brief, he is reluctant to leave when he falls in love. The scene is from G. Ray Bodley High School’s production of The Music Man,directed by Tom Briggs and Thomas Nami. Photo by Dave Dayger.
YOUNG LOVE Despite her father’s protests, Zaneeta Shinn (Becca Bailey – left) has eyes for Tommy Djilas (Charlie Stoutenger – right) and finds time to meet with him in secret. The two characters are featured in Meredith Willson’s The Music Man,which will be presented by Quirk’s Players of G. Ray Bodley High School. Performances will be staged this weekend in the Bodley Auditorium. Photo by Dave Dayger.
PICK-A-LITTLE, TALK-A-LITTLE
Featured among the residents of River City, Iowa, are the “Pick-A-Little Ladies,” who enjoy sharing news and gossiping about others in town. They are here are on Main Street in a scene from Quirk’s Players’ upcoming production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. Pictured are (l to r): Mali Lamanna, Olivia Hawthorne, Emily Sohoski, Meilin Lamanna, Gianna Mastro, Alexa Bell, Kelsey Caza, Gabby Tomarchio, Madison Flood and Jaidyn Perry. The Music Manwill be performed in the G. Ray Bodley High School Auditorium on March 5-6-7. Tickets are available at the door. Photo by Dave Dayger.
Featured among the residents of River City, Iowa, are the “Pick-A-Little Ladies,” who enjoy sharing news and gossiping about others in town. They are here are on Main Street in a scene from Quirk’s Players’ upcoming production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. Pictured are (l to r): Mali Lamanna, Olivia Hawthorne, Emily Sohoski, Meilin Lamanna, Gianna Mastro, Alexa Bell, Kelsey Caza, Gabby Tomarchio, Madison Flood and Jaidyn Perry. The Music Manwill be performed in the G. Ray Bodley High School Auditorium on March 5-6-7. Tickets are available at the door. Photo by Dave Dayger.
THE PAROOS
Mrs. Paroo (played by Leah Kingsbury – left) and her daughter Marion Paroo (played by Kira Whitehead – center) worry about young Winthrop (portrayed by Cameron Kingsley – right) in Quirk’s Players’ upcoming production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. The production is under the direction of Fulton Teachers Tom Briggs and Thomas Nami, with dances choreographed by Doreen Kelly. The Music Manwill be presented this Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door. Photo by Dave Dayger.
Mrs. Paroo (played by Leah Kingsbury – left) and her daughter Marion Paroo (played by Kira Whitehead – center) worry about young Winthrop (portrayed by Cameron Kingsley – right) in Quirk’s Players’ upcoming production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. The production is under the direction of Fulton Teachers Tom Briggs and Thomas Nami, with dances choreographed by Doreen Kelly. The Music Manwill be presented this Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door. Photo by Dave Dayger.
The Music Man in Fulton A group of salesmen traveling by train complain about con man Harold Hill, who is making their lives impossible. The opening scene is from Quirk’s Players production of The Music Man,which will be presented this weekend at Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School. Pictured here are (l to r): Wesley VanBuren, Alex Blaine, Jacob Hahn, Ethan Abelgore, Sutter Lewin, Justin Atwater, Griffin Marriner, Noah Cordone, Charlie Stoutenger and Marcus Wornick. The Music Manis presented by special arrangements with Music Theatre International. Photo by Dave Dayger.
Friends Reunited
Marcellus Washburn (played by Ronde Wood – left) meets his old friend Gregory, now going by the name of Harold Hill (portrayed by Alex Blaine – right), who has arrived in River City, Iowa, to con residents into buying instruments and uniforms to form a boys’ band. The scene is from Meredith Willson’s The Music Man,which will be presented by the students at Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School March 5-6-7. Tickets are available at the door. Photo by Dave Dayger.
Marcellus Washburn (played by Ronde Wood – left) meets his old friend Gregory, now going by the name of Harold Hill (portrayed by Alex Blaine – right), who has arrived in River City, Iowa, to con residents into buying instruments and uniforms to form a boys’ band. The scene is from Meredith Willson’s The Music Man,which will be presented by the students at Fulton’s G. Ray Bodley High School March 5-6-7. Tickets are available at the door. Photo by Dave Dayger.