Two performances; Friday, July 21, 2017 – 7:30 pm and Saturday, July 22, 2017 – 7:30 pm
Saddleback’s Summer of Theatre is a summer-long series that strives to bring affordable (it’s free) and quality theatre to the general public in a casual, outdoor venue fit for adults and children alike. The lineup includes two musical theatre productions, one Big Band night, and two Shakespeare plays put on by local theatre company Shakespeare by The Sea.
A musical theatre classic, with book and music by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey, The Music Man tells the story of a small, stubborn Iowa town that gets turned on its head by the arrival of a smooth talking con man, Harold Hill. He posses as a music professor bent on forming a boys band with members of the community paying for instruments and instruction. Pandemonium ensues as local piano teacher and community librarian, Marian Paroo, strives to bring the Music Man’s deception to light, while ultimately getting charmed herself.
“This will be my third time working with the Saddleback theatre department and I have had nothing but professional and great experiences!” said Chancey Allen, who is playing Mrs. Paroo . “The thing I like most about working with the Saddleback theatre dept. would most defiantly be the people: directors, stage managers, production team, actors etc. Saddleback theatre dept. has really helped shape me into not just the performer, but the person I am today and I am eternally grateful! Everyone should see Music Man at Saddleback college because this isn’t your ordinary production of The Music Man. This cast is very special and brings the people of River city to life! When seeing this show I guarantee that you will want to get up and sing and dance with Harold Hill, Marian, and the people of River City! We really hope to see all of you there!”
Summer of Theatre Attendee Information
Information for more upcoming events can be found here: https://www.saddleback.edu/arts/summer-theatre
These FREE family‐oriented productions will be performed outdoors and may include interactive sequences to engage the audience in the show.
The Music Man: Friday & Saturday, July 21 & 22, 2017
Location: The Saddleback College Upper Campus Quad (in front of the Administrative & Governance Building‐AGB), located at 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.
Directions to the campus and a map are located at this link: http://www.saddleback.edu/maps/
Parking: Parking is free for this event in Parking Lots 9 & 10. Please use Student and Staff spaces only. We recommend using Parking Lot 9 until the lot is full. A shuttle service will be available starting at 5:30 pm from Parking Lot 9. A campus map listing all parking lots is available at this link: http://www.saddleback.edu/maps/
Pets: No pets are allowed on the campus.
Free Festival Seating is on a first‐come, first‐serve basis, with no blanket or chair set‐up allowed before 4:30 pm. Bring low‐back chairs or blankets for seating on the lawn. Limited reserved seating is available ($25), call the Ticket office for additional information at (949) 582‐4656.
Attire: VERY casual. This is an outdoor event and temperatures could change throughout the evening, so dressing in layers is recommended (the nights on the grass could be cooler).
Food & Drinks: Local food trucks and vendors will be available, providing drinks, snacks, coffee & dessert for purchase. Attendees can bring picnic meals for these performances. For the safety of all those in attendance, NO Glass Containers permitted.
Show Time: 7:30 PM – Includes Welcome and Show.
Restrooms: Will be available in the SSC Building and on the second floor of the BGS Building.
Performance Expected End Time: 9:45 pm (although this may vary from show to show).
For additional information, contact the Fine Arts Ticket Office at (949) 582‐4656.
Brigitte Rose
Entertainment Editor
Aliso Laguna News/Green Local News
