To the editor:
Say what you may about the Marblehead Public Schools’ recent and various controversies, but, after having seen this weekend’s production of “The Prom,” my wife and I were simply astounded by both the professionalism and the innocence of teen actors who were willing to be a part of what could have been termed a controversial play by any others’ standards. The courage of nearly 1000-plus townspeople to attend and the bravery of a group of actors, actresses, and crew to appear on stage were, simply put, praiseworthy. The storylines speak for themselves and so did the entire cast who was a part of this creation. From the perfectly synched choreography to the harmonious sounds of a band on a riser above the stage (which in and of itself was a production marvel) to the spectacular singing, dancing, and acting of the major and minor roles to the spot-on (no pun intended) lighting embellishments… this was a work of art not to be missed.
Bravo to all who made this little oasis surface in the desert. Everyone (audience included) should be proud of the achievements that were on display over the course of five performances. No doubt they were by the expressions of fulfillment and exuberance that we witnessed upon
exiting the theater! Thank you “The Prom” for a job well done and, to be sure, well remembered for years to come.
Sincerely,
Steve and Suzanne Quigley
Leicester Road