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Forte Spring 2024


Directors Note

Every time we arrive at opening night for a new show, I'm filled with the same mixture of emotions: amazement, anticipation, awe, and gratitude. It's amazing to witness so many individuals generously contributing their time and talents to make this experience possible. I eagerly anticipate the moment when the audience can immerse themselves in the magic and joy that awaits behind the curtain. The talent displayed by these remarkable young performers in just four short months never fails to leave me in awe. And I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it all. Truly, I have the best job.

I've always been a firm believer in the power of music. It has a remarkable ability to transcend boundaries, evoke emotions, and tell stories that resonate deeply within us. Just a few notes of a familiar song from our past can instantly take us back to the sights, sounds and emotions of a long ago moment in time. Whether it's the song from a first dance, the soundtrack of a memorable road trip, or the melody that accompanied a significant life event, music has a unique ability to etch itself into the tapestry of our memories.

As you settle into your seats tonight and the curtains part, I hope you too will be touched by the power of music. May the familiar melodies carry you on a journey through cherished memories and happy moments, evoking snapshots of your past. Let your feet tap, your head bop, and your lips move along with the beats that have shaped over a century of music. Thank you for being here, enjoy the show!

Cast

Ashlyn Archibald

Manhattan Averett

Mary Biggs

Ben Brady

Riley Byrd

Rache lChandler

Naomi Christensen

Kaden Clayton

Roman Cleaves

Megan Curnutt

Brennon Dirks

Liliana Esplin

Brooklyn Fritch

Elise Holland

Lydia Kessie

Sage Latimer

Elena Lefler

Dayton McKay

Teancum Ostler

Hudson Ostler

Lyla Parker

Austin Phillips

Kaden Randall

Shay Sorensen

Madelyn Spurgeon

Sariah Tippetts

Jaron Tippetts

Kara Wangsgaard

Aimee Williams

Makenna Young

Peyton Yount

Show Line-Up

SING

IT HAD TO BE YOU

IT DON’T MEAN A THING

SING! SING! SING!

BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY

GIRLS ROCK THE 50’S

ROCK AND ROLL IS HERE TO STAY

DISCO SURVIVES

DON’T STOP

EYE OF THE TIGER

DANGER ZONE

DANCE EVOLUTION

YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT

Earlier Event: December 8
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