snapshots of the weekend

Moon over my house, opening night.

Our opening weekend went great! I had so much fun.

Leaving for the theater.

Almost there.

Arriving at the theater.

Our theater group had been in a fabulous space for over 35 years - big stage and backstage, lots of storage, decorated all quirky, bright, and fun. Two years ago we had to leave it because the ceiling was falling in - literally. The entire costume/prop room caved in from the water damage that the landlord just wouldn't fix, and other areas were constantly leaking and sagging. It was unhealthy and embarrassing, so we've been temporarily performing in a church. Next year we will have our very own place once again. Yay!

Volunteers set up the tables with candles and free popcorn.

"Carl" and "Dad" run a scene.

"Mrs. Enquist" looks over the list of shows the group has done since 1969.

"Jerry" gets his eyebrows darkened.

Side view of the stage.

Trying to work out last minute jitters.

"Backstage" (the church's kitchen), moments before the curtain opens.

"Jill" and "Michael" doing . . . something.

Our props lady takes a break.

"Mom" and "Mrs. Enquist".

Me ("Stacy") in the prop/paint room, in costume and makeup. I have huge rolled bangs,
two braids on each side of my head that join in the back, and big, baggy clothing.

It was fun, it was a rush, and it all went by in a blur. I tried to pretend that it was just another rehearsal, and that the only people watching were the directors and random members of the crew. But that wasn't the case; opening night we had almost 80 people in the audience, and Saturday night we were sold out at over 100. I was amazed that I wasn't nervous. Then that made me nervous, thinking that I should be nervous. I kept repeating my mantra "nothing is as scary as Lyme disease". And you know what? Nothing ever is.

Here is what the show looks like. These photos were taken during dress rehearsal.

The set - the Lundeen family living room and porch.

The Thanksgiving dinner scene.

The cast.

Tomorrow (Sunday) we are doing a special fundraising matinee for a huge group of men wearing kilts. I wonder if any of them are single . . .