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Based on the historic 1925 Scopes "monkey trial," this riveting courtroom drama pits the values of faith, religion, and tradition against the ideals of science and free expression. The play is remarkable for the depth of humanity with which it portrays each of the players in this epic, and shockingly timely, American debate.

October 19-28, 2012
performances:
October 19 & 20 at 8 PM
October 25 at 7:30 PM
October 26 & 27 at 8 PM
October 28 at 2 PM
Special student matinee performance: Tuesday October 23, 10:30 AM

Mendocino College Center Theatre
1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah
Call 468-3172 for tickets and information.

book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson
based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey
directed by Reid Edelman
choreography by Maria A. Monti
music direction by Les Pfutzenreuter
vocal direction by Marilyn Simpson

An affectionate paean to Smalltown, USA of a bygone era, The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy's band he vows to organize - this despite the fact that 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 the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best.

April 12-21, 2013
performances:
April 12 & 13 at 8 PM
April 18 at 7:30 PM
April 19 & 20 at 8 PM
April 14 & 21 at 2 PM
Special student matinee performance: Tuesday April 16 at 10:30 AM

Mendocino College Center Theatre
1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah
Call 468-3172 for tickets and information.