NRHS to perform an original production

The New Richmond  High School music department will perform 'Revising Josie,' an original musical written by NRHS music/drama director  Mr. Doug Heflin, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 and two shows Saturday, Nov. 16 at 1 and 7 p.m. at the high school theater.

Jenny Roberts plays the lead role in the
NRHS original production of
'Revising Josie'

 "I've always wanted to do an original show and a full-scale production before I retire next year," said Heflin,  who wrote the story and the more than two dozen songs in the show. "The acting level and talent level of this group of students is awesome, and this is a great time to do this show."

The musical follows the life of Josephine Palmer who was a third grader was given the assignment of starting her life book.

In this video, Mr. Heflin and assistant director Mr. Errol Selsby explains the challenges of putting on an original production and cast members introduce themselves and describe their characters in the show.


"You don't hear of many high schools doing an original production," said Heflin, "Through the story we get to see the ups and downs of Josie's life and get to see some of the adventures she gets involved in during her life."

Mr. Shelsby, assistant drama director for NRHS, has the task of coming up with scenery changes to show Josie's life.

"The scene changes of going from one place to another is going to be very challenging for us but we'll get it done," said Selsby. "The locations go from a warehouse to a front porch to all over the place."