Sarah Goodman Strobl, director/creator of Goodman Productions of Byron, said this was a wonderful experience performing the annual Christmas celebration concert at the State Theatre. “We auditioned children from the area who love to sing. We found so much talent and inspiration in this cast,” said Sarah.
The cast put in over 40 hours of extensive rehearsal time in preparation to perform an hour of non-stop Christmas favorites. There were soloists, duets and group numbers. The cast had over 50 costume changes, some of which had only seconds to change.
The children in the cast received professional vocal advice, theatre training the production included professional lighting and a sound system. “They gained self discipline and confidence at no cost,” said Sarah. “We wanted to make sure every child had the opportunity to perform if this was their passion.”
Sarah said the State Theatre was also very generous. They added electrical outlets so the building could handle the additional electrical needs. They even cut a doorway in the side of the stage, making an accessible entrance from backstage for the children.
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