[0:03] [music] Everyone, welcome to the next [0:05] episode of the Inside Wisetta podcast. [0:08] We are probably in the coolest spot [0:11] we've ever recorded one of these. We are [0:12] on the set of Anything Goes at Wetta [0:15] High School and we are here to talk to [0:19] uh the crew and the stars of Anything [0:23] Goes, which is playing starting November [0:26] 14th through the 22nd. [0:30] And so I'm joined today by Justin [0:33] Spooner, who is a director for the show. [0:36] >> Great to be here. [0:37] >> And Lily Meyers, who plays Reno Sweeney. [0:41] >> Hello. [0:42] >> And Jacob Nielsen, who plays Billy [0:44] Cracker. [0:46] >> So, anyone can take this one. At its [0:48] core, what is Anything Goes about? Um, I [0:52] mean, I always thought of it kind of as [0:55] just about like a weird set of like [1:00] working together almost. is kind of a [1:03] whole show around um unlikely [1:06] friendships and togetherness because you [1:08] know you make it's throughout the show [1:10] people make unlikely friends and they do [1:13] unlikely situations [1:15] to um reach the common goal which I [1:18] don't know are we allowed to share what [1:19] the common goal is or spoiler territory [1:22] >> go for it it's love the common goal is [1:24] love [1:25] >> for me it's a lot about joy this show [1:28] features so many um kind of classic hit [1:31] songs and amazing tap dance taught by [1:35] Kathy Wind, our choreographer, who's [1:37] incredible. She's been tapping in the [1:39] Twin Cities um for many years and uh [1:42] does an amazing amazing job with this [1:44] show. And so, uh this music, these [1:48] dances just really bring a lot of joy to [1:51] joy to your heart. Um it'll make you [1:54] smile. The show is a a big farce of [1:57] mistaken identities and who's who's. and [2:00] it's funny and we have laughed so much [2:03] in our rehearsal process. So to me, this [2:06] one's a lot about joy and um uh being [2:09] able to come out with a whole family and [2:11] laugh together and experience something, [2:13] make memory here at a theater. [2:14] >> Kind of adding on to the joy, it kind of [2:16] shows like in love, it kind of showcases [2:20] the like fun that you can have with [2:22] that. Like instead of just like the [2:24] classic like, "Oh, I love you." And all [2:27] of this, it's like shows like having fun [2:28] and like joking around and like there's [2:32] just lots of like jokes in that. And I [2:34] think that's it's cool to see a more [2:37] like real portrayal of that than I see a [2:39] lot. [2:39] >> So, who can give me like a 20,000 foot [2:42] overview if someone's listening right [2:43] now and they're wondering, okay, what is [2:45] this about? What's like the plot? What's [2:47] the story line without giving it away, [2:49] but what's the overall uh what are they [2:51] going to be be watching? [2:53] >> So, it's it's basically it's like a big [2:56] love triangle. [2:58] >> Yeah. [laughter] [2:59] like [3:00] >> features Billy Cracker who's in love [3:02] with a girl, [3:04] >> but then Reno loves Billy at first, [3:08] >> but then finds someone else. Yeah, [3:11] >> maybe. [3:12] >> And the funny thing is, Hopeart, who is [3:15] in uh who Billy is in love with, is [3:18] engaged to someone else. [3:21] >> So, Billy stos away on the SS American, [3:24] which we have here on stage. He stows [3:26] away on the boat. It's an 1930s ocean [3:29] liner and um [laughter] all of the [3:31] shenanigans in the show take place [3:33] aboard the boat. Um there's also a host [3:36] of other fun characters, some gangsters [3:39] uh that have hidden away. Uh the [3:41] captain, the sailors, um and [3:44] [clears throat] [3:44] a a bunch of um amazing dancers that um [3:48] all kind of engage in this bar of who's [3:50] who. And uh you'll have to come see the [3:52] show to see who ends up with who and who [3:54] falls in love at the end. [3:56] >> Okay. So, Reno and Billy. Lily, can you [3:59] tell me, can you describe Reno Sweeney [4:02] to the listeners? [4:04] >> This may be kind of an oddly hot take. [4:07] Uh, but I definitely found this out [4:09] about her playing the part. Um, but [4:12] she's very oddly mysterious cuz, um, I [4:16] mean, you get kind of the overview. [4:18] She's in, uh, New York's most notorious [4:22] evangelist. That's her description of [4:24] herself. Um, yeah. So, she's an [4:27] evangelist and a nightclub singer. Um, [4:30] other than that, you pretty much don't [4:32] get much else like a backstory or [4:35] anything. But, um, I think like if you [4:38] were to dig deep, she's a relatively [4:39] mysterious type of character, but, you [4:42] know, she is also probably the kind of [4:44] character that like when she's on stage, [4:47] you pay attention to. Like, it's hard to [4:49] take your eyes off of her. Oh, yeah. No. [4:51] Captivating, funny, [4:53] >> eccentric. [4:54] um but knows how to tone it down when [4:56] she absolutely has to. [4:58] >> So Reno and her host of uh angels are [5:02] the entertainment aboard the ship and so [5:04] that big number um in act two is in the [5:08] nightclub on the ship. So the show [5:10] becomes a real party. [5:11] >> Oh yeah. [5:12] >> And what about Billy? [5:13] >> I would describe Billy he's he's very [5:15] confident um in himself but then at the [5:18] same time he's also a little bit [5:20] clueless. M [5:22] >> he [5:23] >> he doesn't really see Reno's hints. [5:26] >> Um [5:28] >> he misses some jokes and things, but he [5:32] he's he's very genuine. I really love [5:35] the character and is like I I hope to be [5:39] like him. [5:39] >> Yeah. So Justin, how did you choose [5:43] Anything Goes as the musical for Why We [5:46] High School? What was that process like? [5:47] >> Yeah. Um, every year selecting the [5:49] season uh for Wisetta Theater is always [5:52] like one of the most exciting and [5:54] biggest decisions that um the artistic [5:57] team makes. Uh this year anything goes [6:00] actually was a student suggestion. Jacob [6:03] McNelte, who plays Lord Evelyn Oakley in [6:06] the cast, was like, "We should do [6:07] anything goes." And it wasn't a show I'd [6:10] really thought about, but after I got [6:12] that suggestion, I was like, "Yeah, we [6:15] really should." Because um it features a [6:18] bunch of incredible music uh and all [6:21] this tap dancing and we have some great [6:23] singers and movers uh that are in our [6:25] program. So, I knew it was going to [6:27] offer lots of challenge for uh the [6:29] performers that are here and coming up. [6:32] Um, and also I I did want to do a show [6:35] that was fun and centered uh joy and [6:38] laughter and silliness. Um, for me that [6:40] is one of the best reasons to do [6:42] theater, to make theater, to be in the [6:44] same space uh to bring out your family, [6:46] to come see a show and get to laugh [6:49] together is actually really really [6:51] special and something that's different [6:52] than watching a movie at home. uh like [6:55] you get to make a real memory when you [6:56] when you come out. So, uh this one just [6:59] felt like a great way to showcase the [7:01] talent that we had, showcase all this [7:03] amazing singing and dancing that we're [7:05] about to put on on Friday. [7:06] >> Yes. [7:07] >> So, for the two of you, obviously it's [7:09] this is [clears throat] a high school [7:10] performance. How is the show relevant to [7:16] high school? Like, how would it be [7:18] appealing to your peers that you go to [7:21] school with? It's again as we mentioned [7:24] kind of part of the core values is just [7:26] having fun and you know you're making [7:28] friends along the way which um I think [7:32] uh at the center of high school it's [7:34] kind of like it's not graduation it's [7:36] the friends you make along the way you [7:38] know [7:38] >> I also think it's one of those shows it [7:40] was written a long time ago it's it came [7:42] out in the 30s it's set in the 30s so a [7:44] lot of references are kind of like they [7:48] may pass over your head at first but [7:50] like they're not so like out ofd that [7:53] you can't laugh at them. So, and you [7:56] know, everybody likes a good laugh, [7:57] especially right now uh as a senior in [7:59] high school. I would love to just go see [8:02] a good funny show cuz we're all under a [8:05] lot of stress. It's the start of the [8:06] term almost the end of the uh first [8:09] semester and um even if you can't really [8:13] relate to anybody in the show, which is [8:14] really difficult. every character is [8:16] different and you can definitely go [8:18] like, "Ooh, that's relatable." Um, so I [8:22] think it's relatability, it's the humor [8:24] of it, it's the um just going to go see [8:27] a show that's just so classic. It really [8:30] is so classic. And it's just if you're [8:32] there for a good time, you're there for [8:33] a good time. [8:35] >> It's kind of relatable um in the sense [8:38] of like when you're on the boat, it's [8:40] like all of the passengers like this is [8:42] like the time of their lives. like [8:44] they're just there. They're having fun. [8:47] They can kind of do whatever. They fall [8:50] in love and it's all just because [8:52] they're all on this one kind of shared [8:55] space and it's like if it doesn't work [8:58] out then you get off the boat and you [9:01] just kind of forget about it. And so I [9:02] think that's can be kind of relatable [9:05] for like a high school student where [9:08] it's kind of like the time in your life [9:10] where you can like try things and maybe [9:13] make mistakes and you know maybe try to [9:16] find love or maybe not. But it's just [9:19] kind of relatable in that sense of like [9:22] it's kind of like the the peak at least [9:26] it feels like to me at least right now. [9:28] Mhm. [9:29] >> This also connects to our process, [9:31] right, in that we we had auditions for [9:33] this show on the second. [9:34] >> I was going to ask you, can you can you [9:36] walk me through like all right, we [9:38] selected anything goes, like start to [9:41] performance. I I would just love to hear [9:44] like the whole process. [9:44] >> We selected anything goes [9:47] uh you know some way mid midway through [9:49] last school year. Okay. Um, so, uh, I've [9:53] been percolating on the set and the [9:56] design and, um, how how we're going to [10:00] bring this whole show together for a [10:01] while. Um, then over [clears throat] the [10:03] summer, a lot of set design and costume [10:05] renderings and, um, this set was donated [10:08] to us by Lori and Tim Line. A lot of [10:10] these platforms were um, so if you know [10:12] Lorie Line and you've you're familiar [10:14] with her uh, touring show, you might [10:16] recognize the shape of our platforms and [10:18] set was very generous of them. Um but [10:21] then that became part of the process [10:23] this summer like okay how do we build on [10:24] to that and add these elements together. [10:27] So over the summer there's a lot of [10:28] admin work but we auditioned uh the very [10:31] well we have a meeting the first day of [10:33] school and then the auditions were the [10:34] second day of school [10:36] >> and here we are a quarter of the way [10:37] through the year and we're we're opening [10:40] this Friday. Um so it's been a huge [10:43] project with um we have had technicians [10:47] in everything you see was built by [10:48] students um and the costumes uh pulled [10:52] found arranged sewn by students uh the [10:56] tap you know the performance on stage [10:58] all students. So um there's been [11:00] probably about 100 students that have [11:01] all been collaborating uh the past 10 [11:05] plus weeks. Oh there's a dance camp we [11:07] do before school. So, we were p students [11:09] were practicing their tap skills um and [11:12] getting ready the whole couple weeks [11:14] before school. So, it's been a huge [11:17] process. And going back to what you're [11:18] saying about being on the boat, um it [11:20] kind of does feel like when you're in a [11:21] show, you're with all your friends like [11:23] we're on this ride trying to make this [11:24] big project um come come together. And [11:27] uh we're excited to kind of reach port [11:30] this Friday. [11:31] >> Oh my goodness. [laughter] [11:33] >> You can't not. Those the puns are so [11:35] easy with this one. [laughter] [11:37] Uh yeah, my they really are. It's either [11:41] sink or swim here, guys. [laughter] [11:44] But Jing, [11:46] >> that's great. Okay, so for the two of [11:47] you, [11:49] when [11:51] I guess what was it like to all right, [11:54] you you hear about anything goes and was [11:57] there a moment of like, yep, I want to [11:59] do this and I want to be Reno or Billy [12:02] or what was that process like for the [12:04] two of you? [12:05] Um, so I think for me, um, I always kind [12:09] of knew like from last year that I was [12:12] going to do the fall musical no matter [12:14] what. Um, and I saw it was Anything [12:16] Goes, which to be honest, I had not [12:18] really heard of uh, at the time, but [12:21] then, um, I watched a recording of it. [12:26] Um, I can't remember exactly what [12:29] version, but I just I fell in love with [12:31] it and I like all the the music [12:34] >> and just like and then I really I really [12:37] hoped I would get Billy and so yeah, [12:41] it's been really [12:43] cool to kind of live that out. [12:45] >> Yeah. What about you? Um, so I had heard [12:49] of Anything Goes and I actually during [12:53] the fall musical last year was like to [12:56] one or two people, that would be so fun [12:58] if next year's show is Anything Goes. [13:01] Uh, I would love to play Reno Sweeney at [13:03] one point ever in my life. I [13:05] >> I gave credit to Jake, but there was a [13:07] couple people who came up and said, [13:08] "Hey, we want to do this classic show." [13:10] So, um, [13:11] >> yeah, Golden Age. I had known it it was [13:13] either going to be a Disney show or a [13:14] golden age musical and I was like golden [13:17] age musical please. Um and well ta um [13:24] and when uh it was announced there had [13:27] already been hints going around that it [13:28] was going to be anything goes. So it [13:30] when it was announced I I was like yes [13:34] [laughter] my dreams are coming true. [13:37] But um you know there's the whole [13:38] process of like well I mean I still got [13:41] to audition and get called back and you [13:43] know there are a lot of talented girls [13:45] who have been doing theater at this [13:47] school longer than I had and they had [13:49] already made a lot of connections and so [13:52] I knew deep in my heart that my chances [13:54] of getting Reno were really really high [13:56] but I also kind of knew that like I [13:59] wouldn't be disappointed if someone else [14:00] got it. Everyone else here is incredibly [14:02] talented. And then I got the part and I [14:05] was like, well, [14:08] wow. I don't know how that happened, but [14:09] it did. Here we are. Uh, and it's always [14:13] the hardest part of the process is [14:15] making that cast list because we have so [14:18] much talent here at Wet High School. [14:20] And, uh, uh, there can there's only so [14:24] many parts in the show. Um, so it's a [14:26] really competitive program and every [14:29] single actor who you see on the stage [14:31] has earned this part. um from from our [14:34] leads here, but down to every member of [14:36] the ensemble. Uh they they all bring a [14:38] ton of talent and and could really hold [14:40] down a the big parts on their own. Um [14:44] but part of it is coming together as a [14:48] ensemble, coming together as a community [14:50] and saying, "Okay, we're all here. We're [14:52] all going to hold to our parts and make [14:53] the best show we can." Mhm. And [14:54] everybody has It's like really really [14:59] stinking good character-wise as well as [15:01] everything else. Like it is near [15:04] impossible not to laugh. Um I I've been [15:09] doing theater a very long time. I don't [15:11] crack on stage, but the amount of times [15:13] I have just been like, "Don't laugh. [15:15] Don't laugh. Don't laugh. Don't laugh. [15:16] Dang it, Jake McNolte. I love you to [15:18] death, but you're making me laugh." Um [15:21] it's and [15:22] >> oh there's so many there's some very [15:24] very funny performances here. We've had [15:25] a lot of fun. [15:26] >> Our Moonface Martin. Oh my gosh. If you [15:30] um if you're going to come for any [15:32] character, you're going to come for [15:34] Moonface Martin. Our our Moonface Martin [15:37] is just so great. I don't know how you [15:40] get through those scenes with [15:41] >> Irma hardcore the angels. [15:44] >> There's [clears throat] so there's so [15:46] many. [15:46] >> Oh yeah. [15:47] >> Um yeah, it's good. [15:48] >> He's he's laughing now. [15:49] >> [laughter] [15:51] >> So Justin, obviously looking around the [15:54] set, there's there's a lot going on here [15:56] and and from what I'm hearing, it's [15:59] technically complex, like the the entire [16:02] production. What is the most challenging [16:05] part about bringing this all together [16:08] from like a technical standpoint of the [16:11] set, the dancing, the singing, like [16:14] >> Yeah. Well, you know, all everything [16:16] that you see on stage happens after [16:19] school. [16:20] >> So, all the students have already gone [16:22] to school for a full day and and then we [16:25] start our second full day um of work [16:29] together. Uh so, the coordination of so [16:34] many different groups. I mean, we have a [16:35] complete live orchestra that actually [16:37] will be revealed um behind the behind [16:41] our set. There's this cutout in the ship [16:43] um that you can see because there's a [16:45] scrim there and so when we light it up [16:47] behind you see the orchestra for the for [16:49] the um club scene right there in the [16:51] background. But getting that group [16:53] working, getting all of our tech crews [16:56] working, getting our costume crews [16:58] working, having dance rehearsals, vocal [17:00] rehearsals, just the amount of [17:01] organization [17:03] that that takes is kind of the first big [17:05] challenge. And um I feel really lucky [17:08] that we have some amazing student stage [17:10] managers who have helped put that [17:11] together and we've got some really good [17:13] systems to keep those things uh rolling. [17:16] And then this show has the added um [17:19] challenge of tap dance. Uh so [17:22] so we we haven't done a tap show since [17:25] I've been here. So it's a whole new [17:28] technique and uh our cast was really up [17:30] to it. But um being like, "Hey, by the [17:32] way, you have to learn to tap and any [17:34] misstep we can hear." not just see, we [17:37] will hear it, you know. Uh so you really [17:39] have to uh drill those dances that that [17:42] also was um a huge element and kind of [17:45] keeping all those plates spinning is the [17:48] biggest challenge. But we have a great [17:50] team. [17:51] >> Uh Nathaniel Apple who's um helping [17:53] direct the show and also is our customer [17:56] and deer Poppin who's our TD and so many [17:58] others um really help keep everything [18:00] moving. So, Jacob, did you know how to [18:03] tap dance before uh before this show? [18:06] >> Um, so I had zero tap experience [18:09] [laughter] before this show. [18:11] >> Um, [18:12] >> was that the hardest part for you in [18:14] terms of this role was learning that [18:17] skill or what what would you say the [18:18] biggest challenge was? [18:20] >> Um, I kind of I kind of lucked out. I [18:24] think the sailors and the angels [18:26] probably do the most tapping in the [18:27] show. [18:28] >> So, I didn't quite have to put in the [18:32] ridiculous amount of time to learn like [18:35] some of the steps like our dance [18:38] captains like Owen uh Piaowski and [18:41] Pavven Cartik have this crazy tap solo. [18:46] >> Um, and it's [18:48] >> Yeah, I I don't know how they do it. I I [18:50] will say there's been so many different [18:52] versions of this show and I believe a [18:54] lot of the music kind of predated the [18:56] the show itself or was in was kind of [19:00] out there and so this the acting almost [19:03] glues together all these really classic [19:06] amazing musical numbers. uh and so uh uh [19:12] I think kind of in the structure of the [19:14] show, not every character who's [19:17] delivering text is going to also be in [19:20] the show written to do a huge dance. Um [19:22] we have a whole ensemble that's there. [19:24] So that's that's also really exciting is [19:26] that um the kind of spectacle of the [19:30] show, the comedy, the the dance is [19:33] spread out so that hopefully everybody [19:35] gets a chance to shine um in the show. [19:39] >> What do what was the biggest challenge [19:41] for you in this role when you're [19:43] preparing? [19:44] >> It is a hard hard role to play and I [19:47] knew that going into this. I mean I [19:49] already had a whole lot of these [19:51] elements down. Um, I already had a lot [19:54] of tap experience, plus being able to [19:57] tap in heels. Um, I already knew how to [19:59] do that going into it. Um, and you know, [20:02] I've expanded my range over the years [20:04] and my acting over the years, comedic [20:07] timing, but um, this is probably the [20:11] first role I've had where all of the [20:14] elements come into play in every sing [20:17] almost almost every single scene that [20:20] I'm in. Like I' I've played big big [20:22] roles in the past. Um but none really as [20:26] big and as challenging as this part cuz [20:30] there are three songs well um yeah [20:33] three-ish songs kind of back to back [20:35] that are um it's kind of a sandwich. [20:39] It's intense number singing number and [20:41] then immediately into another intense [20:43] number. And so it's a lot of uh I [20:46] realized I'm going to have to be doing a [20:48] lot of outside prep to be able to do [20:51] this. Um thankfully though, I was able [20:55] to kind of schedule my day uh throughout [20:58] the school day as well. I was able to [21:00] figure out a routine to get work done so [21:02] I could also work on my lines and my [21:04] songs and um dancing. Well, I had I had [21:07] to wait to come in here to do the [21:09] dancing. I didn't want to break out in [21:10] the middle of my econ class and just go, [21:12] "Hang on, I need to practice my uh flaps [21:15] over here." But, [laughter] um, it was [21:18] definitely a really challenging role [21:20] because it's such a you have to be high [21:22] energy all the time. Um, but I think [21:26] we're nailing it. Nobody's complained [21:28] yet. So, [21:29] >> [laughter] [21:29] >> um, [21:29] >> you're doing a great job. [21:30] >> Thank you, [21:32] >> Justin. As we kind of close here, what [21:36] are you most proud of in terms of start [21:39] to finish watching not only these two, [21:42] but all the students involved prepping? [21:44] >> I'm just blown away by this cast and [21:46] crew. Um, and I'm I'm most maybe [21:49] impressed by the way that they support [21:50] each other and hold each other up. done [21:52] a lot of work um because I think the [21:54] best performances come out of the [21:56] strongest cultures and communities and [21:59] uh the care that these students take [22:02] with their peers and uh the way they [22:04] support each other, the way they [22:06] encourage each other, the way they push [22:08] each other to always um keep trying to [22:10] improve uh has been astounding and I [22:13] think it's going to show up on stage [22:15] when you come see the show. you're going [22:17] to see that these students are having [22:19] the time of their lives and that they're [22:21] showing you their best work. And uh for [22:24] me, that's always one of the most [22:25] satisfying experiences in the audience [22:26] when you see that they're having fun up [22:29] there. You feel the fun out um on behind [22:32] the fourth wall. And so, yeah, the hard [22:35] work and dedication that each and every [22:38] not just the cast, also the crew. I [22:40] mean, we have crew that are backstage [22:42] finding every little piece of paint that [22:44] they can touch up or uh you know, things [22:46] to add even though our set is kind of [22:48] ready to go at this point. Um, uh, their [22:51] their dedication is making it all come [22:53] together. So, that that level of [22:55] commitment and hard work and community [22:57] building has been really inspiring. [23:00] >> For the two of you, what are you most [23:03] excited about for, you know, all the [23:05] work you've put in and now it's it's [23:07] it's go time. Um, I think for me the [23:12] thing I'm most excited about is um just [23:15] being able to perform in front of an [23:18] audience. Like it's one thing to be [23:20] singing and dancing and acting to the [23:23] empty house, but once the once the [23:25] audience is there and you can kind of [23:28] feel the tension of the energy going [23:30] back and forth um [23:33] >> like and you can hear the laughter and [23:35] the cheering. It's just like there's [23:37] there's just no other feeling like it [23:39] and that's I'm just I'm so excited to be [23:42] able to perform this incredible show. [23:44] >> What about you? [23:46] >> I mean, yeah. I feel like that's almost [23:48] every single actor is like finally [23:51] getting to show it off. It's like again, [23:55] we put a lot of work and a lot of effort [23:58] into this. Every single like second of [24:00] every single scene is tweaked and then [24:03] untweaked and then tweaked again. It is [24:05] like handstitched with love, literally [24:08] and figuratively. All the a lot of these [24:10] costumes are literally handstitched with [24:12] love. But um it's like, you know, I [24:15] don't want just like people to look at [24:17] me. I want people to wa look at Jacob [24:19] and see how much this kid has grown. And [24:21] it's the same with uh Olive, who plays [24:24] Hope. She did a she's doing great. And [24:26] you know, it's like, "Hi guys, look at [24:30] this finished painting we've made." And [24:32] you know, I'm like, you know, it's [24:34] really exciting to go backstage and be [24:36] completely out of breath and then like, [24:39] oh, I have another scene. Hang on, guys. [24:41] And then go back out and then get the [24:43] big round of applause at the end of it. [24:44] It's very fulfilling in life and the [24:48] show. [24:48] >> Yeah. [24:50] All right. So, if someone was listening, [24:52] I'm going to make all of you answer this [24:54] question [24:55] and they're kind of on the fence. Why [24:58] should they buy a ticket and come see [25:00] anything goes here in the next couple of [25:02] weeks? [25:03] >> I think that uh the fall musical at your [25:07] local high school is like an iconic [25:08] event. If you're a Wisetta High School [25:11] student, uh you definitely need to check [25:13] this out. Uh seeing your fall musical is [25:16] like homecoming or going to prom. It's [25:17] like a part of your uh uh high school [25:21] experience. And if you're in the [25:24] community, we also want to invite you [25:26] into that uh to come see what the [25:28] students in your community, what the [25:30] young artists in your community have [25:31] made. Uh they have so much uh energy and [25:35] they're so excited to share with you. I [25:37] promise uh it'll be a good time. [25:39] >> I mean, kind of reiterating all the [25:41] points we've made previously, it's a [25:43] good classic funny show. Um, like you [25:48] can go watch Sutton Foster do it or [25:50] Patty Leone play Reno Sweeney. You can [25:54] go see everyone playing these characters [25:56] on Broadway, but like that was a long [25:59] time ago and this is now you're getting [26:01] and I I say this with 100% authenticity. [26:05] You're getting professional level like [26:08] um storytelling here. Like no, it's not [26:11] like perfectly flawless, but it's just [26:14] it's messy. It's fun. And again, it's [26:17] quintessential part of high school is [26:19] going to see your fall musical or the [26:21] fall play. And you know, like I don't [26:25] want to toot everybody's horn, but we're [26:27] pretty dang talented. So, it would be [26:29] great to finally get to show that off. [26:31] Thank you. Um, but again, it's it's [26:35] classic. It's fun. And I would be [26:39] hardressed to see an audience member not [26:42] like smiling at the end of it. It's just [26:45] a feel-good kind of thing. [26:48] >> I think like it is such a classic show, [26:52] but also um it's [clears throat] like it [26:55] stayed relevant. Like it's still really [26:57] funny even if you don't get all of the [27:01] um references that it makes in the [27:03] script. Like there's still um some very [27:06] funny bits like there's some innuendos [27:10] in the show as well. [laughter] [27:11] >> Um [27:12] >> PG. Yes. [27:14] >> Inuendos. [27:14] >> RIP Cheeky. Um, [laughter] [27:18] uh, so it's just it's just very funny [27:20] and I think to be able to see like if [27:23] you go and watch it professional actors [27:25] perform and like have fun on stage, like [27:28] that's one thing, but I think to be able [27:30] to see like your friends and the people [27:32] that you've seen throughout high school [27:34] having fun, it's just like this extra [27:36] layer of like connection that you feel [27:38] to the show. [27:40] Well, the show is [27:43] November 14th, November 15th, November [27:47] 21st, and November 22nd. You can find [27:50] more information and buy tickets on [27:52] whtheater.com. [27:54] Tickets are just $15 for adults, $12 for [27:58] seniors and students and staff. It's [28:01] just $10. It is the best ticket you can [28:04] buy this fall in Plymouth. That's what I [28:08] heard. I'll also say um we are offering [28:11] a BOGO ticket deal for seniors. So if [28:14] you use the code uh SR B O G O at [28:18] checkout, you can get buy one uh get one [28:21] free tickets. And we're offering a [28:23] similar deal to students at the middle [28:24] school. So, if you're uh at the middle [28:27] school uh middle school family here, [28:30] West uh Central or East, you can uh buy [28:34] that middle school family ticket and use [28:36] promo code CMS family, WMS family or EMS [28:41] family. Uh and uh that you get two free [28:44] student tickets. So, come out and join [28:46] us. [28:47] >> So, pretty much you have no excuse not [28:48] [laughter] to see it. Um [28:52] >> thank you so much. This has been great. [28:53] >> Thanks for joining me. It was a lot of [28:54] fun. Good luck. Thank you. [29:01] [music]