This has the feel of a real musical — complete heartfelt solos and big musical numbers and choreography. Lead “10 year old Charlie” was well played with boyish charm and a lovely singing voice by Miles Nowlin. Potential Friend Jennifer played by Olivia Parker was also outstanding. The whole cast of seeming thousands (15) was very good. (I particularly enjoyed Simon Rebeck’s “monster” portrayal.)
Kudos to the “management” who made this video coalesce and “pop”: Director Chad Dekatch, Music Director Claire Belamy, Choreographer Karyn Perry (who proves you can dance from the waist up) Tech Director Matt Ottinger, Sound Engineer Brandon Hook, Producer Amanda Dekatch, Assistant Music Director Michaela Larson, Melinda Schultz Costumes and Props, and Lauren Schultz Student Assistant Director. (I don’t know if Melinda was also responsible for makeup, but the “monsters and maniacs” had some wonderful faces.)
Seriously, this is $5 well spent.
ONLY TWO SHOWS LEFT — TOMORROW, Saturday 11/14 at both 2:30 and 7pm
The Big One-Oh! Tickets:
All tickets - $5.00/household
Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.OKEMOSTHEATRE.com.
If you have any questions regarding tickets please email us at mailto:ohs.theatre@okemosk12.net.
Order tickets as soon as possible. I got my password email about an hour after I got my receipt for the $5. You will have a two hour window during which to watch this 25 minute show as many times as you want. And you really might want to watch it more than once; it’s adorable!