Levitt, author of the play's script, has been writing dramatic material for over 12 years. His credentials include a number of radio plays created for the BBC and stage plays in Boulder and Denver. In casual conversation, Fink mentioned to Levitt his boyhood fascination with the story of Houdini's life. Professor Fink chose ragtime as his musical inspiration because, as the preeminent music of the 1920s, it would set the scene. Vaudeville shows, including those in which Houdini appeared, usually included the music of a ragtime band in the background.
Fink is very pleased with the way that the talented cast and orchestra performed.
Although the students perform complex music all of the time, the ragtime style presents a different kind of challenge in staying together. Fink is also delighted with the work of Director James Gale, Choreographer Anna Baykova, Assistant Music Director and pianist Varvara Fitisova, and the entire talented cast and crew. Fink insists it's time to get a bit of rest while in retirement. Both are enthusiastic about the possibility of collaborating again in the future.