The stage is alive during a production. Actors are relaying a story, sometimes dancing and singing, with much moving about. But for others involved in a production, it’s the back stage where the action is also taking place. Just as Andy Tollin, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’s assistant director, stage manager, and props master.

This Alexandria Area High School senior is making the props, writing notes of what actors need to do/when/how, as well as running and “calling” (starting and stopping) the show. Andy does this all! Why? He loves theater. After being cast as Peter Pan in the 5th grade, “the rest was history.” Andy has gone on to do