Spotlight on The Music Man

Join the Friends of Theatre + Dance for Spotlight on The Music Man, a benefit to support the School of Theatre + Dance. This event offers a pre-show reception including a Conversation with the Creative Team, drinks and libations, and a photo area; preferential seating for The Music Man; and a post-show reception with the faculty, cast, and crew.

Due to renovations in the Constans Theatre, The Music Man will be intimately staged in the Black Box theatre. Every seat offers an up-close look at the incredible production and talented cast. Seating is limited, so don’t wait to secure your ticket or sponsorship.

Evening Agenda

6:00 Reception begins, G-6, Nadine McGuire Pavilion
Check-in, photo opportunities, drinks & heavy appetizers

6:30 Conversation with the Creative Team
Tiza Garland, Director of the School of Theatre + Dance, will faciliate a conversation with The Music Man director Colleen Rua and choreographer Andrew Cao, including an interactive Q&A period with attendees. At the end of the Q&A, the MFA Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Design students who have worked on The Music Man will briefly share how their designs amplify the themes of the show, and note some “hidden gems” to keep an eye out for during the performance.

Once the conversation is over, attendees will have additional time to mingle, talk personally with the Creative Team, and enjoy the reception before the show begins.

7:30 The Music Man, Black Box, Nadine McGuire Pavilion
The runtime of the show is about 2.5 hours including a 15-minute intermission.

10:00 Post-show reception, G-6
Coffee & desserts with the faculty, cast, and crew involved in The Music Man!

Suggested dress: cocktail attire.

Parking Information

Please be aware that some areas on the UF campus are under construction. Click here for a map for parking on campus with suggested lots and garages close to the School of Theatre + Dance, all of which are about a 5-minute walk. 

Make Your Gift to Spotlight

Set the stage for the School of Theatre + Dance’s lasting success: become a sponsor of Spotlight! Your support directly benefits students in the form of scholarships, travel funding, masterclasses, and professional development.

Click here for information on support levels and payment options.

Program ads are also available for purchase. All program ads will run in the 2024-2025 season program at the School of Theatre + Dance, and will be viewed by patrons, donors, performers, faculty, and staff. Please note that program ad purchases do not come with tickets to Spotlight. The print-ready file must be received by September 26 for inclusion in the Spotlight program, but may be submitted after that date for annual inclusion.

Click here for more information on program ads, including specs, rates, and submission.

Click here to purchase tickets, sponsorships, or program ads online.

About The Music Man

When smooth-talking con man Harold Hill arrives in a small, tight-knit town in Iowa, he expects to dupe its residents with his elaborate moneymaking scheme. The problem? Some of the town members, especially the stern librarian, Marian Paroo, don’t quite buy Harold’s story. As Harold struggles to keep his scheme afloat, he also finds himself increasingly attached to the townspeople, who have all experienced a positive change since Harold came to town.

UF School of Theatre + Dance’s production of The Music Man is directed by Colleen Rua and choreographed by Andrew Cao.

Room #

Studio G6

Address

1800 McCarty Dr Gainesville
FL 32611

Phone

(352) 273-0500

Website

Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion Website