Master showman Harold Hill is in town and he’s got “seventy-six trombones” in tow. Can upright, uptight Marian, the town librarian, resist his powerful allure?  The story follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize. The catch? He doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, whose belief in Harold’s power just might help him succeed in the end in spite of himself.
Meet the Staff
jackson Fisher (Director)
​Jackson is thrilled to be directing The Music Man JR. He has been a part of Firebird for 13 years, and directed Beauty and the Beast Jr and Oliver Jr. Jackson played as Sonny in Grease and Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. He is excited to begin this summer with the stellar staff of The Music Man JR!
Sophie Sullivan (Assistant Director)
​Sophie Sullivan is a graduate of Susquehanna University, where she earned a B.M.in Music Education. She has been working creatively with Firebird Theatre since 2017 and is thrilled to be directing her first production with the Firebird. Over the years, She has music directed and choreographed a number of productions, including The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition, High School Musical Jr., Descendants the Musical, and more. Sophie is thrilled to bring the magic of theatre to life this summer!
Peter Boretskii (music director)
​Peter is so excited to be returning to Firebird for his fourth year this summer. Previously seen directing, music directing, and lighting shows such as Mean Girls (Uptown Knauer), Mamma Mia (Phoenixville High School), and Beauty and the Beast Jr (Firebird) he is excited to be back working with such a talented group of kids. Peter is an active member in many local theaters around the area, and will be pursuing a Masters degree in Theatrical Design and Production with a focus in lighting, as well as his music education certification from Temple University starting this fall. Peter would like to thank his family and friends for always supporting his endeavors and supporting him every step of the way.
Liv Grate (choreographer)
​Liv Grate is thrilled to be back for her third season of Firebird Productions! She is a junior at Perkiomen Valley High School, and participating in clubs such as Link Crew, the Spring Musical, and Best Buddies. Liv has previously worked as  Assistant Choreographer and Intern (Aristocat KIDS) and Choreographer and Intern (The Suessification of Romeo and Juliet. She has recently preformed as Dance Captain (Cinderella) and Frenchy (Grease). Liv is so excited for the summer workshops!
Alicia Skipwith (Stage Manager)
​Hi I’m Alicia! I am a Stage Management major at Ithaca College. My institutional work includes ASMing for plays like Men On Boats, Fever/Dream, and The Little Prince. Aside from educational theatre, I have stage managed musicals like Frozen Jr and Singin in the Rain Jr at the Montgomery Theater. I enjoy being a part of the creative process of theatre and am excited to make my debut with Firebird with this production!
Joey Curry (JR Intern)
​Joey is very excited to be apart of the team helping out with music man. This is his first time helping behind the scenes and working on the tech/stage crew side of things. Joey just recently finished the run of the Seussification of Romeo and Juliet (Romeo) and will later be playing the role of Crutchie in firebirds Newsies this July.
Janet Hoehl (Costume Designer)
Janet has worn many hats as an actress, director, producer, lighting and costume designer over the past forty years. But by far her favorite role has been the President and Founder of Firebird Theatre. She lives in Collegeville with her family, who have been her biggest inspiration, and her hardest working crew. Jane is also the Costume Shop Manager at Arcola Intermediate School Theatre.
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