Note From the Director:
Welcome to the Smith County Playhouse production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. This story is, in my opinion, one of the greatest theatrical stories ever told and it has been incredibly worthwhile for all involved. It’s a show that could not have been made possible without the support of our community, including our DIrector of Schools Barry Smith, our administration at Smith County High School, and the dedication of our SCP board and parents who allowed their children to participate. I’d also like to thank my wife Allison for being supportive and allowing our infant son Silas to sit in on rehearsals, showing him the value of musical theatre.
I am incredibly proud of everyone who had a hand in making this production possible. The quality of the cast, crew, adult volunteers, and our SCP board is outstanding. A truly successful production however, involves more than what is presented on stage. It should not only be an artistic learning experience, but a personal one as well. I'm especially proud of the cooperation, mutual respect, the level of the commitment, and the teamwork that has been demonstrated by everyone involved in this production. Everyone has put egos aside and discovered that whether they had one line or fifty, that everyone shares equally in the pride and success of such an accomplishment.
I hope this opportunity serves as a springboard for those interested in returning for our spring productions (which will serve as our competition show for the 2025 Spotlight Awards). Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication these last few weeks. Students, you are continuing to lay the foundation for our program and you are why the program is as successful as it is and will continue to be in the years to come.
-JR Smith
