Amphibians take the stage at SCT - Salina Journal

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The Salina Community Theatre is being invaded — by amphibians.

But it’s to be expected, with their upcoming production of “A Year with Frog and Toad.”

The production is based on the book of the same name, featuring lyrics by Willie Reale and music by Robert Reale. The story revolves around Frog and Toad, who have awoken from hibernation. They frolic throughout the four seasons and celebrate the differences between their species. This heartfelt classic is a tale for the whole family.

" 'A Year with Frog and Toad’ is based on the beloved books by Arnold Lobel,” said director Megan Coberly. “It tells the tale of Frog and Toad's friendship throughout the spring, summer, fall and winter. The music numbers are upbeat and entertaining, and the kids are doing a fantastic job of portraying their characters.”

Coberly, a born and bred Salina resident, has been with SCT since she was 8 years old. Now, she holds a bachelor’s degree from Friends University in education and a master’s degree from Emporia State University in curriculum and instruction. Her long history with the theatre includes volunteering, acting, choreographing and teaching. A three-time Music Theatre of Wichita Jester Award-winning choreographer and two-time Kansas Board of Regents Teacher of Promise, she is now an employee of the theatre as the education director and behind the scenes of this production.

“I chose this musical because I knew it would be a show that the students coming to it would relate to, because they would be familiar with the books,” Coberly said. “I also love that the show is about friendship and what it means to be a good friend.”

This production features new talent. The lead characters are learning the ropes at nearly the same age Coberly did.

“My favorite part of working on this production has been seeing the cast grow. The two leads are very young and in fifth and sixth grade,” Coberly said. “That is young to undertake large roles like Frog and Toad. I have loved watching them grow and develop as performers during this process. What makes this show unique is that the cast is purely fourth- to eighth-graders. There are no adults in this cast.”

The youth of the cast produces its own set of challenges, though perhaps not the ones people might think of. The challenges are unique to the show itself.

“A challenge has been teaching the cast about being true to the books as I develop the show,” Coberly explained. “Some of the cast had never read the books, so we talked a lot about the tone of the books and how to portray that on stage.”

The production has created friendships and relationships that only the stage can make. The cast and crew are having a great time bringing this show to life.

“This cast has a lot of fun together,” Coberly said. “It has become like a family.”

A timeless tale of toads and frogs and friendship, this show has something for everyone, and it shows in the fact that all of the school performances, eight in total, have sold out. Tickets are still available for the public Oct. 5 performance that begins at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at etix.com or at the SCT Box Office, 303 E. Iron Ave. in Salina.

“People will love the music in this production. The songs are upbeat and catchy,” Coberly said. “This show is appropriate for all ages, it is family-friendly and has a great message centered around friendship.”



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