June 2017 | Vol. 4 Iss. 06 FREE WHAT TO EXPECT from Taylorsville Arts Council this summer By Carl Fauver |
[email protected] he Taylorsville Arts Council will make Thistory this month with its first-ever youth theater production. “Every member of the cast is 5 to 18 years old,” Director Wendy Smedshammer said. “We had about 75 try out for the production, and we didn’t ‘cut’ anyone. A few have dropped out, but the cast still has more than 50 members.” Tryouts for “Seussical the Musical Jr.” were held in early March. Since then the cast has been practicing three nights a week in various locations. For Smedshammer, who’s been the arts council theatrical performance director for six years, the city’s summer productions are a family affair. “All three of my daughters are involved in the show this year, which is fun,” she said. “My oldest, KarLee (17), plays a violin in the orchestra. RyLee (14) is a member of the cast. And my youngest, SaLee (11), will be keeping an eye on our family dog, who is also in the show.” More than 50 children will perform in “Seussical the Musical Jr.” (Wendy Smedshammer) By the way, yes you did read KarLee, RyLee and SaLee, but that’s a whole different story. on zoo, arts and parks (ZAP) funding from Salt in both shows, including Smedshammer’s to 70,000 square feet and will feature two “Many shows don’t have a lot of Lake County to help keep it afloat. daughter Rylee (14), Sam Bates (15), Kori performing areas: a 500-seat main theater and opportunities for kids,” Smedshammer added.