“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown!” runs Thursday – Sunday!

Shu/Snoopy curses the Red Baron once again...

Last weekend, I dropped by to catch the Saturday production of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and as noted earlier, loved it.

For starters, the show is funny. The crowd was laughing along with the sight gags (which is why you can take the kids – they’ll get it!), as well as smiling knowingly with the little pearls of wisdom that are the trademark of Charles Shultz’s Peanuts gang. It’s a fun show.

The thing that makes this work is on this stage is the cast – they play the show full speed & full energy. The six actors – Scott Mapstead as Charlie Brown; Jim “Shu” Carroll as Snoopy; Amanda Lee Smith as Lucy; Jill Urbach as Sally; Doug Schirmer as Linus; and Nicholas Zervas as Schroeder – carry the show.

Amanda/Lucy helps straighten Scott/Charlie Brown out, for only 5 cents....

All are strong singers who are even stronger singing together – the occasional song with six-part harmony is right on – and the choreograpy is spot-on as well, thanks to choreographer Lisa Duke.

In addition, they’re backed by a tight orchestra, directed by Rob Simpson (who also plays the synthesizers) featuring pianist Jim Collado, clarinetist Sue Collado, Jonathan Piff on the bass, and Dennis Willows playing drums. Director Margaret Hall has a winner here!

People tend to say that we have a lot of talent on the island, as they look around at the books we write, the songs we sing, the dancing, the art, the wit & humor…you know. You’ve seen it – this show is a chance to see islanders at their best. Don’t miss it!

Here’s the ticket info, including the deal for Bargain Night tonight….

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