Q&A: Crofton Middle 'Music Man' Star Paul Tortora

"The Music Man" will debut at Crofton Middle School on March 8 and in preparation for the show Patch caught up with several members of the cast.

Eighth-grader Paul Tortora, spoke with Patch about the show and why you should make sure you have tickets.

Crofton Patch: What is your character or role in the production?
Paul Tortora: I play the character Marcellus Washburn, who is the comical best friend of the main character, Harold Hill.

Crofton Patch: What is your favorite part of the show or why should people come see it?
Paul: My favorite part of The Music Man is actually my friend Colleen Roy's role as Eulalie Shinn who is the mayor's wife.  Of course, I also like my number "Shipoopi", as well as "The Sadder but Wiser Girl" song, which I sing with the character Harold Hill.

Crofton Patch: What is your favorite show or musical you have ever seen or heard performed?
Paul: My favorite musical I've been in so far would either be this one (The Music Man) or The Pajama Game, which we did in 2011.

Crofton Patch: What do you like to do besides performing?
Paul: I also like to play the piano and draw.

Crofton Patch: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Paul: When I grow up I want to be a graphic designer. I still would like to do something in singing and acting as well.

"The Music Man" will run March 8-10 and then March 15-17 at Crofton Middle. Those interested in purchasing tickets can do so by emailing CMStickets@gmail.com. Tickets are $7 a person.

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