John Miller
Technical Director
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes highlights the backstage activity and the people who play a vital role in every performance at the Reif Center. From technical preparation to set construction, each production relies on the work happening behind the curtain.
First Impressions – April 2025
A warm welcome at the door, a friendly smile at the Lakewood Café, and a pleasant usher to help you find your seat; priceless amenities when you visit the Reif…
Newsies: Flop to Hit – March 2025
Sometimes it’s all about timing. In 2002, the movie musical Chicago was released, winning six Academy Awards including Best Picture. The success of Chicago paved the way for a new generation of successful live-action…
It’s been said that “Everyone knows how to do two jobs, their own and sound.” OK, it was me, I said that! But it’s true! I’ve never had anyone come…
Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin: An Ojibwe Story – January 2025
Did I tell you what happened at the play? We were at the back of the theater, standing there in the dark, all of a sudden I feel one of…
The Nutcracker – Nathan Mariano Update – December, 2024
“Amateurish”, “lopsided”, “ponderous” and “insipid” are just a few critiques that the Saint Petersburg premier of The Nutcracker ballet received on December 18th, 1892. What went wrong, and how did…
Disney’s Frozen Jr. – Let It Go – November, 2024
Let it go, let it go And I’ll rise like the break of dawn Let it go, let it go That perfect girl is gone Here I stand in the…
Theater Superstition – October, 2024
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, That are dreamt in your philosophy. Hamlet Act I, Scene 5 Summer days are getting shorter and soon those crisp cool…
In is down, down is front Out is up, up is back Off is out, on is in And of course – Left is right and right is left A…
My Letter to Santa – July 2024
Dear Santa Dewey, I know you are very busy around the holidays, so I thought I’d write in July with my Christmas wish list. I hope I’m not interrupting your…
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