2:16 pm, August 22, 2013
Director Kevin Ryan stands inside the Performing Arts Center at the regional high school rehearsing for the Island Theatre Workshop’s latest production.
“Munchkins!” he calls to the group of children sitting the front row of the theatre. The kids talk and giggle and tick-tock their feet.
“Does everyone have a hat tonight?” Mr. Ryan asks. “We’re going to start in a minute.”