Power of Dreaming brings past highlights to life
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Editor,
Ronan's performing arts center was packed with magic last Friday and Saturday nights as four dozen children performed Rita Tingey's stunning "The Power of Dreaming."
Tingey's original tribute to Walt Disney began with Walt's modest background and showed how his dreams took him to the top of America's entertainment industry and brought his wholesome entertainment into nearly every American home. Assisted by the multi-talented Cammie Maughan, the children brought Tingey's script to electrifying life. Beginning with the 1928 animated "Steamboat Willie," the production stitched together an ambitious collection of Disney hits, including soloists with talent beyond their young years.
During intermission, we baby boomers shared remembrances of our dedication to the Mickey Mouse club, and the day we saw our first color TV.
The performance was a technical and visual tour de force. There were flying fairies, glowing flowers and of course Stokowski's music for the Fantasia sketch. The stage became an underwater scene as the little mermaid's colorful companions swam around her solo.
Thank you, all, for your hard work in giving Walt his deserved credit, and for bringing all those fond memories to life.
Carmine Mowbray
Polson
