![]() The singer/performer has dyslexia, a medical glitch that he struggled with while growing up in Redlands, Calif. Little notes that he can identify and sympathize with the feared Phantom's intense, internal anguish. He has since become involved in efforts to preserve the African cheetah, which was the reason for the benefit concert.) Little, who was playing the role of Raoul in the Broadway production at the time he was promoted to Phantom in the touring company, was nearing the end of a three-month vacation and busy packing for a benefit concert in Cincinnati, Ohio, when he was interviewed by phone from his apartment in New York City.(Two years ago, playing the Phantom in Cincinnati, he befriended an ailing cheetah named Maya at the city's zoo. He'll be replaced, starting with the Wednesday night performance, by Brad Little, who's been touring with the company for the past two and one-half years. Ted Keegan, who's been playing the title role in the national touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera," now at the Capitol Theatre, is leaving Salt Lake City to return to the Broadway cast. Auditions will be the last week of October, but students can come see me at any time with questions! Tickets will be available for pre-reservation near the end of 2019.There's a changing of the guard this week in the dark, musty lower depths of the Paris Opera House. JC: You can keep up with the show process from our Instagram at and we will also have some live updates through the Indian Hill School District Facebook page. Emmons, ballet corps instruction by Jay Goodlett, and also individual drama coaching by Cincinnati all-star Ed Cohen, we know this will be a production not to be missed! Kimmins, to the iconic sounds that will be coming from our instrumentalists led by Mr. From our amazing IH Tech Crew to assist with the magical stage effects under Mr. ![]() JC: There’s so much to be excited about! We have an incredible team assembled to bring out the best in every facet of our students. As you know, our students are VERY involved in many sports and activities, so I also would like to make sure that if someone wants to be involved, even if in just the big “Masquerade” scene, that we find a place for them to be part of the Pow Wow experience. We’re hoping to have our award-winning Robotics team assist in some of the special effects, our visual artists help recreate iconic scenes, and our French Club be part of the process as we dive into learning about Paris near the turn of the century. JC: We’ve already reached out to other student groups to make this production involve the greater student community. IHSD: We understand there will be many Indian Hill students involved in the 2020 Pow Wow Production off the stage … can you explain? While it’s a love story, it’s also about acceptance, conquering your personal demons, and – spoiler alert – realizing that not all stories have happy endings! The songs and the story are timeless, and I think the mystery draws people in. Jeff Clark (JC): It is the longest running show on Broadway, and for good reason. Indian Hill School District (IHSD): Phantom of the Opera is so well known – what makes it so special? See what he has to say about the highly anticipated Phantom of the Opera production below, and mark your calendars NOW for the performances February 20-22! We are so excited about what is sure to be an incredible performance, we had our own pow wow with Indian Hill High School (IHHS) teacher and show director Jeff Clark to get the details! Clark – in his fourth year as a Brave and his 19th year in teaching – is best known for directing competitive show choirs he says he is ready to lead Pow Wow – a time-honored tradition of excellence in musical entertainment for our community. This school year – a Brave Pow Wow debut: Phantom of the Opera. ![]()
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