FORTVILLE — Lindsay Davis’ road to drama director at Mt. Vernon High School included a little defying gravity.
Seven years ago, she sent a cover letter and a resume to Marybeth Abel, then production stage manager of the musical, “Wicked,” to apply for a theater education internship position behind the scenes at one of Broadway’s biggest hits.
She received a return letter from Abel stating there was no such position — but Abel would create one because she, too, believed in the value of theater education.
This rare opportunity gave Davis a stronger understanding of how to produce, choreograph and direct a multi-million dollar musical. She had fun, too.
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“I got my picture taken with one of the cast’s Tony awards,” Davis said, “and I got to go in and out the Broadway stage door every night. It was the greatest theatrical experience of my life.”
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Mt. Vernon High School presents “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at Mt. Vernon High School, 8112 N. County Road 200W in Fortville. Adult tickets are $10, and student tickets are $7 and can be purchased online at mvtheatre.brownpapertickets.com.
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