As we close #Chicagothemusical, I want to take a moment to recognize the people who made this production what it was.
@seanmcdonalddance (choreography) — on a show like this, you weren’t just a collaborator, you were a true partner in telling the story. Your work shaped the heartbeat of the piece.
@thejettybane (costumes) — your eye, your care, and your artistry gave this show its texture and authenticity. Every detail mattered, and it showed.
@thejakewilliamsonclark (Technical Director & Set Decorator) — nothing about the look of this production would have existed without you. You took what was in my head and made it real in ways that exceeded anything I imagined.
@stenma (Music Director) — you built the musical spine of this show with precision and heart. The sound, the style, the discipline—you held it all together.
@therealbradfetter (Lighting Design) — your work didn’t just light the stage, it defined the mood and sharpened the storytelling in every moment.
@mymomsaysconscool (sound) — steady, dependable, and always willing to step in wherever needed. I trust you completely, and that matters more than you know.
Our Theater Boosters — a force of nature this time around. You managed an overwhelming, sold-out run with generosity and care, creating space for the artistic work to stay the priority.
To the cast and crew of students — I love every one of you. What the audience sees is only a fraction of who you are. Your willingness to rise, to lead, to give more than expected—often before being asked—is what makes this program what it is.
Our Seniors - I wish you knew how good you are.
And to our parents — thank you for trusting me with your children. They are my greatest joy (and, at times, my greatest challenge), and I don’t take that responsibility lightly.

I’m deeply grateful for all of you.

— Sean Paris
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