Lafayette Elementary is staging a production of the classic musical The Music Man Jr. March 11 and 12.

The play begins at 7 pm, refreshments will be served and there is a $5 requested donation for admission.

Nearly 100 children are involved in the production and all costumes, sets, and props were donated or constructed by volunteers.

The play is directed by Lafayette teacher Meila Scranton, the art teacher at the school. She has been working on the play as an afterschool program since November. Sara Jaecks is the Stage Manager.

A gallery of play photos is available online here.

The music is provided with the scripts and volunteers from West Seattle High School are helping the production in the sound booth

Jaecks said,"Since our play is volunteer based (a lot of parent volunteers!) we are asking for donations at the door (which pays for our scripts, costumes, sets, etc. and possible for a stipend for Melia next year because funding is tight). The costumes (which are fabulous!!!!) are designed and built by Kathy Wimer, Sara Jaecks, Jennifer Leigh and Gael Young."