Our latest production, OF THEE I SING, pitted politicians and beauty pageant contestants in a battle to win the White House and pick a First Lady, all to a merry Gershwin beat.   The book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind tweaked all things romantic and political.   It was directed by Bryan McHaffey, with musical direction by Razy Jordan, choreography by Diane Collins and her associate Cara Perdon. 
Kelly Campbell, as Diana Devereaux, winner of the contest, but loser of the President's heart, becoming very French in an effort to regain the title of First Lady.  She stands before the  attractive backdrop created by Greg Guiteras.  The costumes coordinated by Diane Piro received favorable notice.
Saluting Our Latest Production
Lucy Apicello stepping forward to sing "Love Is Sweeping the Country," one of the highlights of the Gershwin score and a step forward from character woman to singing soubrette.
Alex Arruda as the French Ambassador who would declare WAR for the "Illegitimate Daughter of the Illegitimate Son of the Illegitimate Nephew of Napoleon."
Arthur Gruen, the Vice President, unrecognized till now, gets full recognition and the winner of the beauty contest.
The candidate, James Lane, has made his own choice, the secretary, Megan Petersen.
After a wedding at the White House on Inauguration Day, 9 months later, the country is saved from depression and the President from impeachment when the First Lady sings "I'm About to Become a Mother."