Stars in their eyes music

Con man Harold Hill might not have any real musical skills, but the same can't be said for the 15 youth actors and actresses bringing Meredith Willson's “The Music Man” to life.

The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse's third production of the 2006 season - a play about youth in River City, Iowa, being conned by the music man who promises he can create a boys' marching band in town, yet only collects their money - cast these young actors based on talent. It wasn't only that they can sing, dance and act, but also because each is also an instrumentalist of some kind, said director of marketing and communication Tim Fox.

But not all are as naturally inclined for a role in “The Music Man” as Jeff Kringer.