Junior high musical was wonderful

I would like the thank the cast and crew of "Once Upon a Mattress" for a most enjoyable evening on March 22. Mike Dumey has a reputation, a gift, for directing many plays at Cape Girardeau Central Junior High School. It is amazing how he can organize this many seventh- and eighth-graders and pull off a very professional production. This year's play, "Once Upon A Mattress," was no exception of the quality of talent that resides within the student body at Central Junior High School.

Pat Renard did a wonderful job with the costuming. The student actors and actresses did a remarkable job. We have been to many high school plays, and the talent that these young people exhibited was equal to any high school play. Their acting skills were beyond their years. They fit into their roles perfectly and made each character bigger than life.

I know there also were many students in the crew and parents that help make this musical a very memorable night. Thanks to each of you, and we look forward to next year's production!

GREG ILLERS, Cape Girardeau