Additional Information

Original Director’s Note From Bobbi Smith ( 1993)

In 1987, Steve Evans, Sue Centerelli, Morey Norkin, and 1 were pondering the dilemma of AST’s, not having a show with any roles for the children.
We decided, a la “Mickey and Judy”, that if we had a theatre, we could dig up costumes, music, props, and “put on a show”. Steve and Mike Gilles put together an outline of a script and away we went. We began meeting at MacDonalds midway between our homes and worked to exchange script changes and ideas. Since the show is geared to the individual strengths of each cast, the MACHINE must be re-tooled every year, and while the first act pretty much remains the same, the second act will change yearly. The first year, we had four boys show, and we begged a couple more to be in it this year over fifty talented boys auditioned! In all, this year almost 250 kids auditioned; it was hard to cut to the 47 you will see tonight. I called in favors from Arena Stage, New York, and many local professionals who worked with them on improv, “T.V.” dancing, singing, etc. our goal is that eventually our own grads will come back to teach and share their new skills. This year, Nicole Roblyer and Heather Snyder are holding musical & choreographic rehearsals for the POWER TOWER’s production of 42nd STREET, opening in July. Karen Zucco prepared the Co. for the prestigious performance at The ALL FOR THE HALL concert, and Tiffany Baldwin assisted with T.M. While we only hoped to make this a kind of free theatrical company, (there is no charge and we provide costumes), the show became so popular that we now have waiting lists and last year, we were featured at the opening ceremonies for the International Olympic Trials, produced our own CHRISTMAS MAGIC, and KIDS KABARET series at the Dinner Theatre, The Saturday series will resume in the fall, and of course. look for our HOLIDAY MAGIC opening in November for the Xmas holiday. – at a new location. 1, as well, as all the professionals who have helped me over the years, am thrilled with the abundance of talent in the Annapolis area, but beyond that, I have found the most committed, focused, caring kids and parents with true Espirit de Corps, camaraderie, positivity, and respect, both professional and personal. We have worked around la cross, field hockey,
softball, piano lessons, recitals, homework, et al, in order to have these incredible kids in this show. I know, without a doubt, that they will be starring in whatever career they pursue….THIS IS THE METTLE OF THE T.M. KIDS!! Tonight you’ll see our youngest group of kids along with some old favorites. In an effort to continue to grow, I have changed some of the numbers, allowing the little ones to do some of the “bigger” numbers, and the dancers to sing, and the singers – to dance. I want to thank Tom and Sandy Crouse for their invaluable talent, energy, and commitment, as well as Duane Dahl, Richard Brill, Rose Flippo, Ruth Klein, Katie Sontag, and the entire crew, plus the ALL-STAR CAST of parents and kids. And of course, the rest of the original team, Steve, Mike, Morey, and Sue, and the love of my Talent Machine life — Matt Garrity! Special thanks to the apprentices who taught this year, and of course, the first love of my real life, VICKI SMITH for her ever-powerful finales, and of course, for their unceasing
positive re-enforcement, the lights of life. that DYNAMIC DUO. LISA & LEA – and the Lad who started it all – my mom, JOSEPHINE, who was a born dancer, but never learned how.
And to each and every one involved, 1 give my deepest appreciation for allowing us to
“CATCH THE ENERGY”, and for giving us the memories which are the flowers that get us thru the cold winter!

 

NUMBERS IN THE SHOW AND THEIR CORRELATING NUMBERS 

COULD BE… 

“Prologue”
The “Prologue” from the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice. 

THE AUDITION 

“I Hope I Get It”
The song “I Hope I Get It” from the musical A Chorus Line was written by composer Marvin Hamlisch and lyricist Edward Kleban. 

SIBLING RIVALRY 

“Automatic Rainy Day”
The song “Automatic Rainy Day” from the jukebox musical Head Over Heels was written by Steve Plunkett, Regina Schock, and Jane Wiedlin. 

CHEER UP 

“Hygge”
The song “Hygge” from the musical Frozen was written by the husband-and-wife songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. 

SUMMER ROMANCE 

“I Can Hear the Bells”
The song “I Can Hear the Bells” from the musical Hairspray was written by Marc Shaiman (music and co-lyricist) and Scott Wittman (lyrics). 

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES 

“When I Grow Up”
The song “When I Grow Up” from Matilda the Musical was written by Australian musician, composer, and comedian Tim Minchin. 

ON TO THE PROFESSOR 

“Travel Song”
The song “Travel Song” from the musical Shrek the Musical was written by composer Jeanine Tesori and lyricist David Lindsay-Abaire. 

BELIEVE 

“Believe in Yourself”
The song “Believe in Yourself” (also known as “If You Believe”) from the musical and film The Wiz was written and composed by Charlie Smalls. 

…A STAR 

“Pharaoh Story”
The song “Pharaoh Story” from the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics). 

SPELL IT OUT 

“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”
The song “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from Mary Poppins was written by the songwriting duo Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, known as the Sherman Brothers. 

BORN FOR THE STAGE 

“Broadway Baby”
The song “Broadway Baby,” written by Stephen Sondheim, is from the 1971 musical Follies. 

RICH KID PROBLEMS 

“Great Big Stuff”
The song “Great Big Stuff” was written by composer and lyricist David Yazbek. It is from the 2005 Broadway musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, which was adapted from the 1988 comedy film of the same name. 

TAP YOUR CARES AWAY 

“I Can’t Be Bothered Now”
The song “I Can’t Be Bothered Now” from the Broadway musical Crazy for You was written by the legendary songwriting brothers George Gershwin (music) and Ira Gershwin (lyrics). 

GIRLS UNITE 

“Holding Out for a Hero”
The song “Holding Out for a Hero” was written by Jim Steinman (music) and Dean Pitchford (lyrics) for the 1984 film Footloose. 

OPPOSITES ATTRACT 

“Suddenly Seymour”
The song “Suddenly Seymour” from the musical Little Shop of Horrors was written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist/bookwriter Howard Ashman. 

WHAT GLITTERS ISN’T GOLD 

“The Sparkling Diamond”
“The Sparkling Diamond” from Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a mashup of famous pop and theater songs. It was arranged for the stage by music supervisor Justin Levine. 

BETTER TOGETHER 

“Sister Act”
The songs for the Broadway musical Sister Act were written by composer Alan Menken (music) and lyricist Glenn Slater (lyrics). 

SHY’S TURN 

“This Is Me”
The song “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman was written by the award-winning songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. 

WE’RE ALL STARS 

“I See Stars”
The song “I See Stars” from the Broadway musical Mean Girls was written by composer Jeff Richmond (music) and lyricist Nell Benjamin (lyrics). 

JAZZ FINALE 

“Canned Heat” 

The 1999 disco-funk song “Canned Heat” by Jamiroquai was written by band members Jay Kay, Sola Akingbola, Wallis Buchanan, Simon Katz, Derrick McKenzie, and Toby Smith.