Record Numbers for Normandy Park Musical Cast

Friends and family filled the Morristown High School Auditorium on Friday night for a Normandy Park School musical that included characters such as Paul Bunyan, Molly Pitcher and John Henry.

The musical Tall Tales and Heroes was a student performance by the Normandy Park Players. The 175-member student cast was the largest in the school’s history.

“This play is so much fun because it teaches the children about American folklore and legends of people throughout history who were depicted as exaggerated examples of goodness and bravery,through a production of dramatic storytelling and catchy songs,” says Kelly Harte, principal at Normandy Park School. “The students also learned that a hero is not just someone from the past,but that anyone today can possess these qualities – even them.”

Following the performance, several local heroes were honored for their work in the community,including U.S. military veterans, police officers, teachers and nurses.

Some of the characters portrayed in Tall Tales and Heroes are well-known folk heroes whose actions or character traits became exaggerated over time. Others are important historical figures whose bravery and patriotism helped to shape our country.