Community Theatre - A Family Experience.
David J Melbourne.
Our children are the worst kind, teenagers! Last summer, my family was blessed to be involved in Mansfield Community Theatre’s mammoth production of “The Sound of Music” Our shared experience was one we all remember fondly, more so than any other activity we have been involved in. Our director, Marty Fredrick, veteran of countless productions, coached everyone, including the children, with quiet patience and professionalism through several weeks of intense rehearsals and run-throughs.
The subsequent performances from the cast and crew surprised and impressed many, including myself, someone who has seen first-hand, professional shows in London’s West End and the US. No one could believe what they saw was community theatre.
For my part, I got to play with a full orchestra, backing up the strings and harp sections with my synthesizer. MCT’s musical director Scott Ferrell is simply the best conductor out there, and in short order had us playing the music with the feeling, grace and power it deserved.
Moreover, we met many other families enjoying a similar journey and have built lasting friendships because of our involvement.
In these days of children and parents spending less and less time together, perhaps due to influences of the internet, TV and cell phones, you might consider getting your family involved MCT, or your local community theatre group. You won’t regret it.
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