My “unpublished” program notes.

Years ago, when I started imagining the weird implications of the phrase 'corporate carnies', I never would’ve imagined it would lead to me sitting in the audience of my own musical. And even though my name is underneath the title, there are certain people who provided guidance, advice, and support, without whom I would not have been able to do this.

I'd like to thank Professor Jamie Leigh Sampson, who helped me get the project moving at the beginning, and has served as a valuable source of compositional guidance ever since. I'd also like to thank Dr. Andrew Martin Smith, who likewise helped me manage the scope and workflow of the last few drafts, and has been a wonderful teacher throughout my college career. Dr. Rob Deemer and Dr. Paul Coleman have also helped me develop my abilities as a student and an aspiring professional since my earliest ventures, and for that I thank them profusely.

To the cast and crew, thank you so much for dedicating your time and energy to bring my ideas to life. You all display a tireless work ethic that inspired me to bring the best material I could, and for that, I truly thank you.

And to my friends and family, on-campus and off, who have kept me grounded and alive even when the going got nuts; I'm not always the most communicable with my adoration, but I hope you know that I love you all, and I am richer for having known you.

Once again, please enjoy our show, Midway: The Musical!