This summer Presser Performing Arts Center will offer an exciting arts camp for children 4th through 12th grades (and graduated 2008 seniors). Music Man, Jr. directed by Deborah Baldwin from PACE (Performing Arts in Children's Education) from Columbia, MO. Summer Camp is also sponsored by Mexico Area Community Theatre and the City of Mexico.

Considered the quintessential American musical, Music Man harks back to the early 1900's with a story of love beating every trick a flim flam man can try.  If you haven't heard the score, you'll love "Seventy-Six Trombones", "Lida Rose", "Pick a Little Talk a Little" made famous by this beloved musical.  

Presser arts camp runs  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  from July 7 through 11th and July 14 through 18th at Presser Hall.   Dress rehearsal is July 19th at l0:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with  a performance that evening and also a matinee on July 20th.  Students must be available to rehearse at every class. Campers will bring a snack and lunch.  The cast will spend a major portion of their day rehearsing the musical by learning the songs, dances and script as well as study acting and character development.  There will even be time for games!  

In addition, Timothy Baldwin (Performing Arts in Children's Education) will teach a technical theater class for students grade 7 through 12th at the same time. Students will build the show's set, focus stage lights, build stage properties and serve as the technical crew for the show.  

Tuition is $ 250.00 which includes (tee shirt, two comps).  Tuition for the technical theater class is $150.00 which includes (tee shirt, two comps).

Show dates are July 19th at  7:00 p.m. and July 20th at 2:00.  For more information call  Deborah Baldwin, or go to www.presserpac.com.  To arrange an audition call Deborah Baldwin at 573-442-6932 or email her at: dramamomma56@aol.com. Scholarships are available.
Auditions we will host one more audition May 18th Sunday afternoon 2:00. you may call Debbie Baldwin at:
573-442-6932 or email her at: dramamomma56@aol.com. (we already had an open call audition in April, but we still have parts to fill)
Congratulations to CAST!!!!

Music Man, Jr. 
Cast Roster 

Abigail Gooch 
Jonathan Goodman 
Dylan Goodman 
Josh Bulson 
Sadie Frazier 
Sidny Groves 
Grace Maddox 
Emily Polacek 
Cheyenne Gatson 
Isaac Prior 
Austin Newman 
Zachery Kronquist 
Michael Dodson 
Grady Frazier 
Mahogany Thomas 
Elisabeth Gooch 
Mary-kate Shoemaker 
Brittany Shoemaker 
Brady McDowell 
Lillian Brace 
Abby Dick 
Sarah Smith 
Callie Cox 
Molly Frazier