The singers are all extremely talented with exceptional vocal abilities, however, the decibel level for such a small theater is WAY TOO loud and it detracts from the emotional involvement one could have had if the sound board were backed off considerably - say 50 percent. At times I had to plug my ears, the overwhelming singing was so loud and painful - especially when the actor who played the governor was speaking or singing. With such a talented cast, I would provide far more piano and pianissimo singing as a singer has the most power, holding the audience in his/her hand, when singing softly with diction. Most of the time I felt everything was over the top and many of the actors were shouting. This play and its "not a week link in the bunch" cast, could make this one of the best plays ever to be performed at the Stoner Theater if they acted and sang as though they were in a room that seats 100 as opposed to 1,000. That said, my favorite moment was the song sung by the three black actors. Their exceptional voices were pleasing, the emotional ambiance was right on the money, and the rhythmic energy put me at one with their groove. I would have to say that the man who played the custodian acted and sang brilliantly and I enjoyed him each and every time he hit the stage. The actors who played Leo and his wife should also be commended.