Theatre Thursday, Thought Tuesday

Attend the Tale… 

I came home from Seminary a few months ago and quickly became a little confused.  John was still home.  He left a message on Facebook that I had the day off.  My response was, “I don’t think so.  I've got responsibilities.”  But I went with it. John had arranged for Kimber to hang out with the little… Continue reading Attend the Tale… 

Scripture Sunday, Theatre Thursday

A Masterpiece of Law vs. Grace 

Oh, so long ago I fell in love with the incredible story penned by Victor Hugo's Les Miserables .  Such a literary powerhouse long before Alain Boubeil and Claude-Michel Schonberg wrote their musical based on the story in 1980. I fell in love all over again.  This time with haunting melodies and an exquisite score.    I loved it… Continue reading A Masterpiece of Law vs. Grace 

Theatre Thursday

Little Mermaid 

 This is the first scene... Eric's boat.  Most of this set is on the "fly".  This is the first time I've designed for the fly system. For under sea scenes the Sail flies up and the sea moves up too.  We also made "coral" that moves into place with the help of sea creatures.  We… Continue reading Little Mermaid 

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Set Designs for the Summer CET 2012

The Park play rehearsing in the gym at Howard Street Middle School. Performing in the Bush Park.  A new acquaintance designed and made the costumes.  She is amazing! Kids and volunteer parents made the crazy flowers we hung on the back. The park stage was a little smaller than we thought, but the set adapted… Continue reading Set Designs for the Summer CET 2012

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Theater is Live and Well at Pentacle Theater 

Last night I enjoyed the latest production at Pentacle Theater. If almost non-stop mirth of the belly laugh variety mixed with a few tears in a heartwarming loony family setting rings your entertainment bell, then I urge you to spend two hours eavesdropping on the happenings at the Gianelli home on stage in the next… Continue reading Theater is Live and Well at Pentacle Theater 

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The Family that “Plays” together 

I was ask to built 6 soft flats and paint them for a friend who teaches at a school in Salem.  Theater programs all over are suffering.  I feel pretty honored to be ask to help.  I look at this as an opportunity to teach.  I invited some of the kids I know that are… Continue reading The Family that “Plays” together 

Theatre Thursday

Honk the Musical – Family adventure… 

This spring we all tried something a little new... well new for Chad.  Chad decided to try-out for the school musical - Honk.  He was cast as the role of the bull frog.  He also played a bird in the beginning scenes of the show.  Hannah was cast as Henrietta the hen.  She had a couple… Continue reading Honk the Musical – Family adventure… 

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I Believe in Magic! 

Have you ever watched someone have a magical theater experience? Last night was Wicked good! Magic was in the air. Last night I took Hannah, Sai, McKay, and Lillian to see Wicked at Keller Auditorium in Portland, OR. WOW! I can say we all believe in magic now! I loved watching Lilli watch the show… Continue reading I Believe in Magic! 

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Anticipatory Anxiety in Putnam County 

I have never claimed to be a great speller. In fact, I would say I am the World’s Worst Speller. I guess, to be politically correct, I should say that I am a “creative speller.” I depend heavily on “auto-spell.” Let me tell you… computers have saved my writing bacon! For this reason, I would… Continue reading Anticipatory Anxiety in Putnam County 

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My Own Brand of Magic 

I am inspired by many of the beauties of this world.  How can I not be.  God is good. It is my goal to be that good.  (in more ways than one).  I make an attempt and fall short.  However,  I practice.  Here is my last attempt at creating magic with Cinderella at Central High… Continue reading My Own Brand of Magic