Scarsdale Actors to Perform in The Music Man, Jr.

Nine Scarsdale students will perform in the Random Farms Kids' Theater production of The Music Man, Jr., adapted for kids from the classic, award-winning Broadway musical, at The Tarrytown Music Hall on January 28 through February 2, 2014.

The Music Man tells the story of fast-talking conman Harold Hill, and his escapades in a small town in turn-of-the-century Iowa. Famous songs include "Trouble," "Goodnight My Someone" and "Seventy Six Trombones." The show is performed by 85 young people from throughout Westchester, Putnam, Connecticut and New Jersey ranging in age from 7-18.

The Music Man is a bombastic musical full of classic songs, timeless stories, and fun for the whole family.

Featured in the show are Scarsdale residents Molly Bochner, Craig Carroll, Chloe Faegenberg, Maya Katcher, Julia Kawai, Hannah Lewis, Lauren Fialkow, Laura Paternoster and Sophia Roth.

Molly Bochner is in the fifth grade at Quaker Ridge Elementary School. She is having fun playing a salesman and a River City townsperson in casts A and B of The Music Man. This is Molly's second mainstage production at Random Farms Kids Theater.

Craig Carroll has performed in many Random Farms productions, including The New Kid, an anti-bullying show, which is currently touring the tri-state area. Craig enjoys performing in musical theater and has from a very young age. His acting strengths are in his comedic timing on stage, and The Music Man is no exception as Mayor Shinn is a very funny role. Craig is in 6th grade at SMS, Cooper House.

Chloe Faegenburg is a 8th grader in Scarsdale Middle School and is is thrilled to be performing in a Random Farms production for the first time.  She will play Maude Dunlop in cast C.  

Lauren Fialkow SMS 8th grade. Lauren loves performing at Random Farms and will be playing Mrs. Squires.

Maya Katcher is a second grader at Quaker Ridge School, and is thrilled to be performing in a Random Farms Main Stage production. She is playing a River City Kid in casts A and B.

Julia Kawai is a student at Scarsdale Middle School and is thrilled to be performing in a Random Farms production for the first time. She will play a Rock Island Salesman and a River City Townsperson in casts C and D.

Hannah Lewis is excited to play Marian. She is in 8th grade at Scarsdale Middle School and she loves to perform along with her friends.

Laura Paternoster is thrilled to be in her fifth production at Random Farms. She plays a salesman and a townsperson in this presentation. Laura is in the fifth grade at Quaker Ridge Elementary School.

Sophia Roth, an 8th grader at Scarsdale Middle School, is playing the role of Zaneeta Shinn in Cast C. The Music Man is Sophia's sixth mainstage production at Random Farms Kids Theater

Performances are January 28, 29, 30, 31 and February 1 @ 7:00pm; January 31 @ 10am; and February 1 & 2 @ 2:00pm. The theater is located at 13 Main Street in Tarrytown. Directions can be found at www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Tickets for The Music Man are $18 (adults), $16 (children under 12 and seniors), $14 (groups of 20+) and $10 (camps). Premium seating tickets (first four rows of center orchestra) are $23. To reserve tickets, go to www.tarrytownmusichall.org or call TicketForce at 877-840-0457. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information, visit the theater's website at www.randomfarms.com.