Sept. 13-15, 2002
New Salem, IL
Director: Sandra Fritz
Vocal Director: Ann Collins
Choreographer: Susie Collier
Musical Directors: Dia Langellier and Dave Barnes
Ed MacMurdo (PT Barnum) and Joan Sestak (Mrs. Barnum)
Cast also included: Jennifer Allen, Rob Cameron (a six-footer playing twenty-five-inch Tom Thumb!), Grant Estes, Eric Huber, Johna Keen, Tammi Latham, Carlyn Shank, Matthew Vala, and Tiffany Williams. Paul Presney, Jr. played the show’s Ringmaster and led the audience through all the chapters of Barnum’s life.