When a small-town girl, determined to make a new life for herself, comes to the Big Apple, she discovers life is more complicated than she first thought.
South Valley Civic Theatre’s portrayal of Thoroughly Modern Millie starring Live Oak High School senior Brianna Pember as “Millie Dillmount” offers a fun, uplifting look at a young, modern woman coming of age.
“It’s a complicated story about love, coming into your own, and figuring out what you want out of life,” says producer Marianne Snook. “It’s like you have a list, but your list changes when you open your eyes and see all of the other possibilities.”
Like many of the playhouses’ performances, this musical includes many seasoned actors, orchestral accompaniment and a top-notch set design, which Snook says are on par with Broadway.
“The whole setting will draw you into the story,” Snook says of Andrew Cummings high-quality set designs.
In the end, Snook says when people think they are looking back upon “simpler times,” people are really dealing with the same issues we are now: “Where does work fit in? Where does money fit into your life? Who do you know? What’s truly important? If I just find a rich man, my life is going to be complete.”
But, it’s a lot more than that, Snook says.
“It’s about who makes you happy. It’s friends and family that are there to support you. And, all of those things that were important in the ’20s are still important now.”
South Valley Civic Theatre presents ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie.’ Performances run Feb. 23-March 17 at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. For tickets, call (408) 842-7469 or visit svct.org.
