If you ask James Beam, it’s a perfect time of year for a trip to the islands.
The islands in this case may be found at the Tennessee Valley Theatre, where the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific” opens today.
“It’s a fun play with a great message,” said Beam, the production’s director. “It deals with racial issues that were prevalent in the day. It’s good to see how far we’ve come.”
With 31 cast members and a set that uses the entire theater, with even a stage at the rear of the auditorium, “South Pacific” is the Spring City venue’s biggest play to date.
“We want to make it as interesting as possible,” Beam said.