346/365 Supporters of the Arts

Love the fact that we have quirkly little theaters around town like ABET. Love the fact that we see our friends on the stage when we go to the shows. We brought the 9 year old nephew too, in for a quick visit from Tallahassee. He was a great audience member through a long and pretty serious show. In the car on the way home after the meet and greet, my nephew's only comment was, "Boy, you guys sure know a lot of people in Jacksonville!" I guess we do!

296/365 Audish

3 family members and one community theater production of Oliver. Wouldn't that be fun? We'll see!

262/365 O.K.!

It looks like he's having a blast up there, my Mr. Andrew Carnes. Playing a grumpy, rude character? What a stretch... It has been a real treat to watch him, and listening to the score with full symphony is a delight. The audiences have been pretty large, but not sold out. I find it hard to understand why anyone wouldn't want to experience live theater. Dropping $10-15 on an 85 minute movie is still popular, even in these economic times. Live theater is a better value. The show is longer, more personal, and always has the edge of being a bit unpredictable. Besides, it supports a local economy. And Oklahoma is definitely a value. Top-notch singing, a script with laughs that have stood the test of time, and glorious orchestration. Too bad tomorrow is closing already.