Streetcar Company preparing for spring production of ‘Barnum’

LACONIA — The cast and crew of The Streetcar Company's upcoming presentation of the circus musical "Barnum", have been hard at work preparing for opening night. "Barnum", a popular and long running musical both on Broadway and in London will be presented at Inter-Lakes High School Friday through Sunday, May 1-3rd.

After well attended auditions in January director J. Alward has assembled a cast of veterans and newcomers that include: Bo Guyer in the title role of Barnum (the same role he played 25 years ago), Lynn Dadian as Charity Barnum, Chris Fernandez as the Ringmaster, Karen Jordan as Jenny Lind, Patte Sarusky as Joice Heath, Ceci Zarella as the Blues Singer, and Abby Jutton as Tom Thumb. The ensemble is filled with talented local actors and singers who play the various people that come in and out of the life of Barnum, circus performers, and cool animal acts.

Providing the choreography and creating the circus acts will be long time Streetcar regular Erin Lovett Sherman. Another Streetcar regular Johan Anderson will provide the vocal instruction and Phil Bretton will be playing the piano and creating the other musical sounds.

Director Alward and producer Raelyn Cottrell are working with the production staff to fine tune the behind the scenes arrangements that help pull the show together. Some of those heading up the various positions include Aaron Witham designing the set, Peter Ayer will be collecting the props, and Yvette Lazdowski will be designing and making the costumes.