AHS’s The Music Man
The Argyle High School Theatre Department is proud to have presented the beloved, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man in January.
Captivating and inspiring audiences since 1957, when The Music Man first premiered it won five Tony’s, including “Best Musical”, beating out West Side Story. It even won the first-ever Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album.
The energetic and heartwarming story set in 1912 follows the antics of “Professor” Harold Hill — played by AHS senior Eason Michael — a charismatic traveling salesman who convinces the townspeople of River City, Iowa, to buy instruments for a boys’ band he has no plans to actually assemble. Then enters the smart and local “Marian the Librarian,” — played by AHS senior Sarah Oldham — and Harold discovers the magic of believing in the goodness of life.
Harold’s transformation includes the idea, “You pile up enough tomorrows, and you’ll find you’ve collected nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays. I don’t know about you, but I’d like to make today worth remembering.”
The production showcased the deep talent, undeniable commitment and contagious tenacity of 48 Argyle High School Theatre Department students. In this production, 30 cast and 18 crew members, including sophomore stage manager Campbell Higgins, were accompanied by a live 22-piece orchestra and orchestra conductor. This was a marathon effort, with months of rehearsals to bring this timeless, joy-filled musical to life.
“It has been such a privilege to watch the cast and crew of The Music Man bring this story to life. From the intricate set designs to the powerful performances on stage, this production showcases the very best of our school’s performing arts department,” said Melissa Carpenter, Argyle High School Theatre Director.
To see more photos or learn more about the theatre department, visit AHS Theatre Instagram.
Photos by AHS Senior Zoey Bouquio
