Highland Park Players this past weekend closed their theatre for young audiences production of Snoopy! I went this past Saturday to the 1pm show with one of my child actors from my upcoming production of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Thus the reason to go see Snoopy!
The show it self is not the greatest. It does not even compare to the fun and good tunes of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, but it does have its spirit! The show has a similar style to that of its counter musical, snippets of a day in the life of Charlie Brown. There wasn’t much from the view point of Snoopy to give the title of the show his name. The songs are short and easy and no song sticks out.
The set was very minimal, a few clouds, some grass, and the doghouse. The props were exceptionally fun and creative. Cutout foam board with a cartoon stylized drawing from lunch bags and cloud shapes, to note books and Woodstock signs. The costumes were cartoon stylized as well. T-shirts with black fabric marker to outline collars and dots. Lucy and Sally wore t-shirts as well. It worked but I wish they had been more true to the comic and wore dresses.
The show was well sung and acted. Even the dancing Woodstock added a great bit of fun to the show. Over all the show was cute, fun, and good for children. There were a few vocal problems and dark spots center stage. The choreography was simple, but executed well. My play date (age 12) enjoyed the show as well. She made mention that the show was short and so were the songs. She thought Lucy was perfectly cast.
I think Highland Park has a great group in their city. I am excited to see an ‘adult’ show done by this group. For more info, check out www.highlandparkplayers.com
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