This week's rehearsals have been very exciting because we have now blocked and run through every scene! The show is coming together so don't forget to tell family and friends.

In between singing, dancing and trying to pin down that illusive Harold Hill, Jacey Squires (known to some of us as Darren) spared a few minutes to chat!

CPP: Welcome to the blog Jacey, what is your role within River City?
JS: Well, I'm a member of the school board and I'm sure you know that the education of our children is the most important job in any town. I am a highly respected elder of the community.
CPP: Of course, and I noticed you have some of your esteemed colleagues with you also?
JS: Yes, there are 4 of us on the school board and we find that most of the River City folks find it a comfort to know we are in charge.
CPP: Yes... I'm sure. Did I hear you all singing earlier? Is that really appropriate for a man in your position?
JS: Certainly it is! We have a gift for singing and we feel  that it is our job to share that gift with the community. Although some people might find it amusing to poke fun at 4 middle-aged and respected men running around town singing love songs, that won't deter us from sharing our wonderful voices with the general public here in River CIty.
CPP: Well, that's very... considerate of you all.
JS: Yes, it is. I'm afraid I must rush, the other members of the board are meeting to rehearse. Thank you for your interest. Good evening to you.
CPP: Ummmm, thank you for your time, Jacey Squires!

Darren is loving playing Jacey Squires in The Music Man and loves all musicals - too many to name a favourite! He is looking forward to opening night (and the after party!) and hopes that in the audience twill be..... no spare seats!!

So, keep Darren (and Jacey) happy and check back next week for more on how rehearsals are going!

     How did you find the auditions?
Although I am usually no good in auditions, I found it quite warm and welcoming.

·     Have you been in shows with CPP before?
Yes, this is my 5th show with CPP, with my first one being when I was 8.

     How long have you been a member of the group?
I have been a financial member on and off since I was 8, but I have been around the group since I was born!

·     How did you first find out about the group?
Through the active participation of my mother and father, teaching them their lines from age 3 :)

      What’s been the most fun thing for you so far?
Being in yet another show with my dad, my brother, my auntie, uncle and three cousins.

·     Tell us about your character. Personality, family, occupation…
My character is the ruffian of the town, the leader of the gang and like to cause a stir. He blows up Mrs Shinn, the mayor's wife and tries to get away with it. However, he is secretly seeing the mayor's daughter behind his back, and ends up working with Harold Hill in the band.

     What do you know about your costume so far?
It is an old fashioned suit, complete with waistcoat...very doctor who

·     What are you looking forward to most about the show?
The atomsphere during the show and before. Becoming another person and letting them "out of the box"

Thanks Mitch, we are looking forward to seeing you onstage in October!

Thanks to those who have commented here or who have sent us a message via the contact us page. We love to hear from you and are keen to have you involved in the group!

Last night we were working on Shipoopi. If you have seen the movie of The Music Man, you'll know this is a really fun and high energy song - we are keen to keep it that way in our show too! The younger members of our cast - the teenages of River City - are doing an amazing job of picking up dancesteps, blocking and singing in a very short peperiod of time. Well done team!!