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Take Two - Cavod To Present “The Music Man Jr.” “The Music Man” has been a staple of musical theater since it fter more than a decade debuted on Broadway in 1957. The bringing musicals and dra- show is known for toe-tappers such mas to the New Holland as “76 Trombones” and “Ya Got area, Cavod Theatre has looked Trouble,” along with the softer back to the organization’s roots melodies of “‘Til There Was You,” to stage a junior version of one of and “Goodnight, My Someone.” the theater’s first productions Because “The Music Man” is “The Music Man.” such a popular show, Weaver is Last set to play in December planning to deliver the classic tale 2020 but postponed due to COVID- but still offer audiences a bit of a 19 restrictions, the show, “The fresh take by encouraging his Music Man Jr.,” will be presented at actors, ages 9 to 17, to look into Cavod Theatre, 641 W. Main St., the depth of their characters. “I New Holland, at 7 p.m. on Fridays, am a big fan of character developMarch 19 and 26; at 2 and 7 p.m. on ment,” said Weaver. “I am trying Saturdays, March 20 and 27; and at to help them understand that 4 p.m. on Sundays, every line in the “ T h e m e s s a g e script is in there for March 21 and 28. “It’s one of the behind the show a reason to help more fun junior i s b e i n g a b l e t o them … understand shows,” said director f i n d y o u r t r u e their character a litAlex Weaver, who self ... “You don’t tle better.” grappled with the have to lie or be Weaver noted challenges of f a k e . I t ’ s O K t o that it has been satrehearsing under isfying to see stube who you are.” COVID-19 restricdents take a break tions. Weaver divided the 36-mem- from what is happening in the ber cast into “family groupings,” world when they come to and taught the show’s lovebirds, rehearsals. “(I enjoy) seeing the Harold Hill, played by Derrick Lam- kids come in here and have fun for bert, and Marian Paroo, played by three or four hours and forget Soren Lefever, how to portray emo- about everything else in a safe tion without getting too close or environment putting on a show,” looking directly at each other while he said. singing. After having to reschedule, the The plot of the musical revolves director is especially looking foraround Hill, a con man who pre- ward to sharing the hard work of tends to be a band leader. He sells the cast with audiences. “I really musical instruments and band uni- hope audiences can see there is still forms to the residents of River City, fun to be had in bad times,” he said, Iowa, while promising to train the adding that he also hopes the members of the new band. The theme of authenticity will shine townspeople, with the exception of through. “The message behind the librarian and piano teacher Paroo, show is being able to find your true fall for Hill’s tricks. Although Paroo self,” he explained. “You don’t have sees the truth, after witnessing Hill to lie or be fake. It’s OK to be who helping her younger brother, you are.” Winthrop, played by Brandt Esh, Tickets, which are limited, are overcome his lisp, Paroo begins to available at https://cavod.org or by fall for the trickster. calling 717-354-3355.
BY ANN MEAD ASH
BY ANN MEAD ASH
“We think it’s important for people to know about (human) trafficking and to know it happens right here in Lancaster County,” said Janelle Esbenshade, director of development with North Star Initiative, “with the hope that once they understand … if they come in contact with (someone who is being trafficked), they will be educated enough to know what to do.” To help make community members aware of the signs of trafficking, North Star Initiative will hold an awareness event, Welcome to the Battle, at Petra Church, 565 Airport Road, New Holland, on Friday, March 19. The event, which will feature a panel discussion, will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets, which are limited, may be purchased up until the day of the event. Proceeds raised from the event will help provide trauma therapy for the survivors at The Harbor. See North Star pg 7
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Ease The Burden . . . . . . .2 Business Directory . . . . . .2 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 More Than A Ride . . . . . . .6 Heifer Sale To Benefit MCC . . . . . . . . . .13 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .14 Derrick Lambert will play Harold Hill in the rescheduled production of “The Music Man Jr.,” set to play at Cavod Theatre, New Holland, on two weekends in March.
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