Here's
what YOU had to say about this year's
musical production, "Thoroughly
Modern Millie"! The most recent comments appear
at the top.
You
can now order your own DVD of
the Upper Arlington Vocal Music
Department's production of "Thoroughly
Modern Millie" Just print
this form, complete it,
and send it with payment to Nutter
Video Productions (address on
form). DVDs are $25 each.
From
Cathy Ferritto:
To cast and crew: I was in the
audience for every performance
of “Millie” and each
time it was a thrill! The sets
were perfect, the orchestra was
professional and the singing,
acting and dancing were beyond
description. Each part was perfectly
cast and each person did their
best every time. I was not familiar
with this show or the music and
so was very anxious to see the
results of all the hard work put
in by everyone involved. I was
not disappointed! The dancing
was incredible, and I was humming
the tunes for days. Even now I
can still think back to some scenes
and laugh. You have all made my
year with another Broadway worthy
musical. Thank you.
From
Elizabeth Floyd: I thought
Millie was fabulous! Very
well cast, very professional from
the performers to the costumes
to the sets. Some of the comments
I have heard during and since
the show include: "Best high
school performance I've ever seen"
(from someone who has seen a lot,
including other schools); "I
thought I was on Broadway";
"Best choreography I've seen
in years, better than the recent
Broadway shows I've seen";
"amazing" ...and I could
go on and on.
From
Deb Stype: We brought lots
of family and friends to see the
show and, even though I told them
they would be surprised, all were
amazed at the quality of this
musical production. They were
really blown away by the vocal,
acting and dance talent they saw
on stage. One gentleman said he
has seen professional productions
that were not as good. So, kudos
to the entire cast, the tech crew
and all the musicians! You gave
your audiences one heck of a show!
David Bahgat, from overture
to the curtain call, you created
a truly magical theatre experience.
Chelsea Pyrch, thank you for
incredible choreography that one
does not expect to see in a high
school musical. Margaret Pease,
your costumes were a character
all their own and made the production
look truly professional. Thanks
to Eric Kauffman, Amy Leacock
and John Deliman for
their dedication and commitment
to UAHS’s music program.
Just when you think you can’t
top the last musical you do! The
students are fortunate to have
you. And thanks to the dedicated
team of Dave Hammond, Don Gallucci,
and Eric Leininger
for creating another beautiful
set. Jason Pritchard and
Robert Vance, the lights and
sound were great – everyone
looked and sounded great thanks
to you. Last but not least, a
round of applause for the committee
chairs and co-chairs who gave
so much time and effort. In the
end, I’m sure I’m not
the only one who wished they could
have joined the entire cast as
they sang and danced the reprise
at the curtain call. Such was
the thoroughly wonderful experience
you gave all of us!
From
Carol Prebihalo, UAHS Parent:
To everyone involved with "Millie"
-- What a wonderful production!
I was so impressed with the quality
of the singing, dancing, and acting
of all the participants, as well
as the orchestra, staging, lighting,
sound, and set operation. Everyone
involved should be very proud.
From
Lois Moor: Please thank all
the persons involved with the
outstanding presentation of Millie.
The students who memorized pages
of text and choreography, the
orchestra which spent hours in
rehearsal, the many teachers who
gave up precious after-school
time, and the stage hands worked
together to make an unbelievably
wonderful production. Thank you
for the memorable experience of
being part of the appreciative
audience.
From
David Bahgat, Director: I
just want to say again how proud
I am of everyone who was involved
in "Thoroughly Modern Millie".
You all made my directorial debut
an amazing experience. To everyone
in the cast. You really didn't
look like a bunch of high schoolers
up on that stage. You looked like
professional performers. I must
send a special thanks to Margaret
Pease, who without her no one
would have looked as great as
they did onstage. Keep up all
the good work everyone and know
that I will always be a HUGE supporter
of UA vocal music. -David Bahgat
From
Louise Fenner: I congratulate
one and all on "Thoroughly
Modern Millie! Everyone did an
outstanding job on the stage as
well as behind the scenes. The
costumes, sets, lighting, sound
were all so well done. The orchestra
was outstanding. I told your principal
that I feel our world is in good
hands when I see those young people
doing such an outstanding job.
It was opening night when I was
there, and I do not see how it
could be improved upon. Everyone
was a "star" that evening!!!
I'm thrilled that my grandson,
Jeff Nygren, has been able to
be an integral part of the UA
music program led so ably by Mr.
Kauffman.
From
Barb Nygren:
Bravo to the everyone involved
in Thoroughly Modern Millie.
From start to finish the performance
was top-shelf. It is exciting
to see Arlington alumnae return
to continue their participation
in the fine music program UAHS
has to offer.
From
Ellen Clark:
Every year, as I watch the UAHS
musical, I forget that I am watching
high school students performing!
Every single participant in this
production, from the leads to
the supporting cast to the chorus,
to the orchestra and crew, were
outstanding, and once again amazed
the audience. Mr. Kauffman,
you did it again! I especially
want to congratulate David
Bahgat, the Director, on his
excellent job in providing impressive
and strong leadership for the
musical. Congratulations to everyone
who contributed to this wonderful
evening of entertainment. This
show seemed particularly professional,
and the casting was spectacular!
This will certainly be considered
one of the finest musicals that
UAHS has ever brought to our community
... and believe me, I have seen
a lot of them through the years!!
You
can now order your own DVD of
the Upper Arlington Vocal Music
Department's production of "Thoroughly
Modern Millie" Just 