The Music Man Staged Reading
- Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson
- Based on a Story by Willson & Franklin Lacey
- Directed by Marissa Wolf
- Music Director & Accompanist, Eric Little
- Stage Manager, Janine Vanderhoff
- Vin Shambry as Harold Hill
- Leah Yorkston as Marian Paroo
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Only two chances to catch this exploration of the classic musical!
Con man Harold Hill means to make a quick buck and be on his way, but when he brings music to a small, conservative town, it bursts open the imaginations and hearts of everyone in it — including Harold himself! This staged reading will investigate the surprising central love story between Harold Hill and Marian Paroo, whose worlds are turned upside down when they find connection in the midst of a glorious upheaval.
"The Music Man offers a spirited and moving look at the way the arts can transform a community.” –Marissa Wolf, Director
About this Staged Reading
This virtual reading will be broadcast live, featuring two performers and an accompanist in the classic workshop format, with scripts on music stands. This is your chance to enjoy a selection of songs and scenes between the romantic leads, as well as some of the fabulous ensemble music. You’ll also enjoy insights on the world of the musical from the artistic team!
Meet the Cast & Creative Team
The Cast
| Vin Shambry | Harold Hill |
| Leah Yorkston | Marian Paroo |
| Eric Little | Accompanist |
The Creative Team
| Book, Music & Lyrics by | Meredith Willson |
| Based on a Story by | Willson & Franklin Lacey |
| Directed by | Marissa Wolf |
| Music Director | Eric Little |
| Dramaturg | Kamilah Bush |
| Stage Manager | Janine Vanderhoff |
| Video Engineer | Katie Cronin |
| Audio Engineer/Mixer | Sammi Kelly |
| ASL Interpreter | Pam Cancel |
| ASL Interpreter | Edwin Cancel |
Select Bios
Marissa is currently in her fourth year as artistic director of Portland Center Stage, where she launched her first programmed season in 2019-2020 with two world premiere productions and work by notable artists including Lauren Yee, Lee Sunday Evans, and May Adrales. Marissa previously served as associate artistic director/new works director at KCRep and artistic director of Crowded Fire Theater in San Francisco. Select directing credits include Fire in Dreamland by Rinne Groff (The Public Theater; world premiere at KCRep); Man in Love by Christina Anderson and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens (Portland Center Stage and KCRep); 77% by Rinne Groff (San Francisco Playhouse); Precious Little by Madeleine George (Shotgun Players); The Lily’s Revenge (Act II) by Taylor Mac (Magic Theatre); and The Late Wedding by Christopher Chen (Crowded Fire Theater). She’s been nominated for Best Director by Broadway World San Francisco and the Bay Area Critics Circle. Marissa held the Bret C. Harte Directing Fellowship at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and has a degree in drama from Vassar College, with additional training from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Eric is a musician and theater artist from Portland. Past shows at Portland Center Stage include Fun Home, The Last Five Years, and Sweeney Todd.
Kamilah is a dramaturg, playwright, and educator originally from North Carolina. She holds a B.F.A. in Theater Education from UNC-Greensboro. Most recently, she served as the artistic assistant at Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ, and formerly spent several seasons at Asolo Repertory Theater in Sarasota, FL, and Triad Stage in Greensboro, NC.
Janine is thrilled to be in her sixth season at Portland Center Stage at The Armory. Previous credits at The Armory include: Hedwig & The Angry Inch, Macbeth, The Breath of Life, Tiny Beautiful Things, Christmas Memory/Winter Song, Wild & Reckless, Lauren Weedman Doesn't Live Here Anymore, The Santaland Diaries, The Oregon Trail, Little Shop of Horrors, JAW, Great Expectations, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Our Town. Other Portland credits include Portland Opera’s Sweeney Todd (followspot caller); DC Copeland's Play (stage manager/production manager); Portland Playhouse's How to End Poverty in 90 Minutes and The Other Place (stage manager). Touring stage management credits include: The Graduate (starring Morgan Fairchild), Cats, The Vagina Monologues, Jekyll & Hyde and Show Boat. While in New York, Janine had the opportunity to work on The Lion King on Broadway, as well as with many Off-Broadway and regional companies. Production management credits include: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart for “Democalypse 2012 Republican National Convention” (Tampa, FL); Straz Center (Tampa, FL); The Fox Theatre (Atlanta, GA). Proud NYU graduate and AEA member.
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