"When I was awarded the title role in Bird Millman, it was an honor and a challenge. As an actress, I had been on the stage my whole life, but had never performed a leading musical part. Ever. I always shied away from singing. When I first heard the score for this musical, that had never been performed before, I was enlightened by the charm of the music. It was sweet, beautiful and timely, and I was somehow confident I could sing it. It turned out to be one of the most joyous experiences of my career, and I still sing the songs and know most of the words years later. This is definitely due to the memorable melodies that Sam Stokes infused into the story of Bird."
-Cheri Hinz - the original Bird Millman
Bird Millman was premeired by the Fremont Civic Theatre in Canon City, Colorado on April 11, 2002. August Mergleman is the playwright and lyricist. Sam Stokes is the composer and wrote additional lyrics. The show was directed by Tom Ledbetter.
