This year, the extended family gathering fell on the day after the big day when everyone could fit it into their schedule with their other festivities. Get us all together and it is bound to be a fun-filled event. The hilarity began when my brother dropped his plate of food on the floor on the […]
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I LOVE CHRISTMAS. I still look at the holiday with the wonder of a child. For the entire month of December, I still do believe in the magic of Jolly Ol’ St. Nick but still marvel at the wonder of the true meaning of the holiday. I even have my sister wrap my presnts and
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Since none of the channels I get are bothering to show the glorious original 1947 version this year, I decided to spend my nine dollars on the Miracle of 34th Street DVD. There is a treasure trove of added features including a very rare 1955 broadcast on the “20th Century Fox Hour of Stars” of
Is only what you put into it. I don’t know if it is the play, the cast, the character, the direction, but it is probably the whole lot combined into one that makes a production completely worthwhile. It’s A Wonderful Life is so brilliant because it tells the tale of an everyman who is shown
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Well.. “Once again we have saved humanity as we know it. And the good news is they are not going to prosecute.” (Anyone care to take a stab at that?) Today wrapped up one of my favorite stage roles and experiences. Although I have become almost used to a one weekend run this year, it
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Well… Friday night began our final weekend of performances and this was another dandy. My goon had to take over the lights and sound, so I had to hire a new man. Good help is sooo hard to find. I am happy to say that my new employee did an admirable job… except for one
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tonight, the cast had a brush up rehearsal. Necessary when you have a two weekend run to keep it fresh in our minds so it doesn’t become stale. Well… it may not have become stale, but it was far from sane! It was just a fun, goofy time something that could have definitely made the
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Quite a switch actually sitting and watching others perform on the gem that is the Huber Opera House. Joshua had his Jr/Sr High music program tonight. Sitting in the audience, I still am in awe what a treasure we have in our neck of the woods and not too long ago it was an eyesore.
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I have always loved this holiday special although it has not been aired for years. I just found the entire special listed on youtube. Here is my favorite piece. Happy Holidays! Jamy Shaffer
WOW! This show is definitely number two on my list! The audience reaction each show gets better and better! We had 124 in the audience for a Sunday matinee which is tremendous! The boos get better and better each time! “We love to hate your Potter!” After the curtain, we had our cast photo taken
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