The Spring Musical 'Calamity Jane' has been cast.
The principal players are:
Calamity Jane --------- Sarah Jane Carlson
Wild Bill Hickock ----- J. Michael Ellison
Lt. Danny Gilmartin -- Zach Garrison
Katie Brown ----------- Camilla Gunderson
Francis Fryer ---------- Tim Faiman
Susan ------------------- Wendy Schamber
Adelaid Adams -------- Emily Cook
Henry Miller ----------- Jim Hoff
Hank ------------------- Jeff Snedeker
Pete --------------------- Larry Enright
Joe (the bartender) ---- Jim Grecco
Rattlesnake ------------- Tom Griffith
Doc Pierce -------------- Jamie Popejoy
Doorman/Buck -------- Robert Hlavin
The company: There is a place for everyone who auditioned to be prospectors, bullwhackers, soldiers, wives, merchants trappers, chorus girls, townspeople.
Blithe Spirit
Noel Coward's comical farce 'Blithe Spirit' is coming to the Historic Homestake Opera House.
The Cast includes: Tracy Lehman as Elvira
Wendy Schamber as Ruth
Karl Lehman as Charles
Rick Losey as Dr. Bradman
Diana Bequette as Mrs. Bradman
Sarah Hansen as Madame Arcati
Karen Everett as Edith
Directed by: David Scherer
Performance Dates: February 25th, 26th & 27th at 7 p.m.
February 28th at 2 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
The Cast includes: Tracy Lehman as Elvira
Wendy Schamber as Ruth
Karl Lehman as Charles
Rick Losey as Dr. Bradman
Diana Bequette as Mrs. Bradman
Sarah Hansen as Madame Arcati
Karen Everett as Edith
Directed by: David Scherer
Performance Dates: February 25th, 26th & 27th at 7 p.m.
February 28th at 2 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
ATTENTION EVERYONE!
The First Children's Play offered by the Gold Camp Players is a huge success!
Twenty young people from Lead, Deadwood, and Spearfish have presented:
Saturday night's performance played to an audience of 83 and the word on the street is that today's (Sunday) matinee will be even larger. So, if you haven't seen the show come on up to the Historic Homestake Opera House today. The show starts at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Greetings all who are following the Gold Camp Players.
Here are two upcoming events to be held at the Historic Homestake Opera House in October.
Les Karas and the Historic Homestake Opera House present
The Champagne Variety Show
(A comedic parody tribute to the Lawrence Welk Show)
A fundraiser for the Historic Homestake Opera House
Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 pm
Admission will be $10 adults $8 seniors 55+ / children 12 & younger
Punch, champagne and wine will be available for purchase.
The Historic Homestake Opera House, 309 Main St, Lead SD 57754
Contact: Les Karas at 605-920-1466 or Sarah Carlson 605-929-6427 or sarah@tdgcommunications.com
And finally:
At the last meeting of the Gold Camp Players a plan for the production of the young actors play Bedbugs was finalized. Below is the announcement. Please pass along the date of the open auditions for next Sunday, October 11th from 2 to 5 p.m. to any K-12 youth you know who might be interested.
Thanks!
The Gold Camp Players of the Historic Homestake Opera House are seeking up to 30 local youth to be a part of this Show for Young Actors.
Open auditions will be:
Sunday Oct 11th, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Opera House—all ages K—12
Rehearsal Schedule – At the Historic Homestake Opera House
Sat. Oct. 17th : 2 – 5 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 18th: 2 – 5 p.m.
Sat. Oct. 24th : 2 – 5 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 25th: 2 – 5 p.m.
Tues. Nov. 3rd : 6 – 7 p.m. dress rehearsal
Thurs. Nov. 5th : 6 – 7 p.m. dress rehearsal
Performances – On the Stage of the Historic Homestake Opera
Sat. Nov. 7th : 7 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 8th : 2 p.m.
Tickets—$6.00 adults $4.00 Seniors/kids 12 & under
Greetings all who are following the Gold Camp Players.
Here are two upcoming events to be held at the Historic Homestake Opera House in October.
Les Karas and the Historic Homestake Opera House present
The Champagne Variety Show
(A comedic parody tribute to the Lawrence Welk Show)
A fundraiser for the Historic Homestake Opera House
Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 pm
Admission will be $10 adults $8 seniors 55+ / children 12 & younger
Punch, champagne and wine will be available for purchase.
The Historic Homestake Opera House, 309 Main St, Lead SD 57754
Contact: Les Karas at 605-920-1466 or Sarah Carlson 605-929-6427 or sarah@tdgcommunications.com
And finally:
At the last meeting of the Gold Camp Players a plan for the production of the young actors play Bedbugs was finalized. Below is the announcement. Please pass along the date of the open auditions for next Sunday, October 11th from 2 to 5 p.m. to any K-12 youth you know who might be interested.
Thanks!
The Gold Camp Players of the Historic Homestake Opera House are seeking up to 30 local youth to be a part of this Show for Young Actors.
Open auditions will be:
Sunday Oct 11th, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Opera House—all ages K—12
Rehearsal Schedule – At the Historic Homestake Opera House
Sat. Oct. 17th : 2 – 5 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 18th: 2 – 5 p.m.
Sat. Oct. 24th : 2 – 5 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 25th: 2 – 5 p.m.
Tues. Nov. 3rd : 6 – 7 p.m. dress rehearsal
Thurs. Nov. 5th : 6 – 7 p.m. dress rehearsal
Performances – On the Stage of the Historic Homestake Opera
Sat. Nov. 7th : 7 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 8th : 2 p.m.
Tickets—$6.00 adults $4.00 Seniors/kids 12 & under
Welcome to the Gold Camp Players ... are you in?
Greetings everyone,
On Tuesday June 30 a small group got together and began discussing the potential for a performing arts group in the Lead/Deadwood/Northern Hills area. By group consensus it was decided we should use the name "Gold Camp Players" and have meetings at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. The following topics were discussed:
1. The name "Gold Camp Players" easily includes any community in the general Black Hills since mining and mining camps are a collective part of our history.
2. The Gold Camp Players should be the foundation for the production of community theater on the stage of the Historic Homestake Opera House.
3. The group should include, support and promote anything that would be considered performing arts.
4. There should be learning opportunities for members of the group to increase their knowledge and understanding of the many aspects of the performing arts including but not limited to lighting, sound, make-up, directing, choreography, stage movement, set design and costuming.
5. The group should promote interest and participation in the performing arts to all members of the community especially children and seek ways to provide opportunities.
6. Volunteer efforts/activities at the Historic Homestake Opera House could create attendance opportunities at various performance at reduced or no cost for members.
7. The possibility of memberships with levels that grant members different opportunities/admissions depending on the financial support required for each level.
8. Operating as a complimentary group by agreement with the Historic Homestake Opera House Society or taking formal steps to become a non-profit group with it's own by laws and organizational structure.
9. The need to promote the performing arts in a way that no one is excluded, everyone involved finds the experience enjoyable, and the community is entertained.
10. Using the Blog format that was introduced by Sarah Carlson during the Music Man, along with email, as an ongoing means of communication for the group.
There were many ideas within our discussion and a lot of potential to provide opportunities for the many talented individuals in our area, the ongoing mission of the Historic Homestake Opera House, the Deadwood/Lead Arts Council and support the performing arts. The next meeting in this process will be July 28th at 7 p.m. somewhere within the Historic Homestake Opera House. Those of us who met in June would invite any of you who are interested and can attend to join us.
I hope to see you there.
Respectfully submitted for the group,
David Scherer
On Tuesday June 30 a small group got together and began discussing the potential for a performing arts group in the Lead/Deadwood/Northern Hills area. By group consensus it was decided we should use the name "Gold Camp Players" and have meetings at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. The following topics were discussed:
1. The name "Gold Camp Players" easily includes any community in the general Black Hills since mining and mining camps are a collective part of our history.
2. The Gold Camp Players should be the foundation for the production of community theater on the stage of the Historic Homestake Opera House.
3. The group should include, support and promote anything that would be considered performing arts.
4. There should be learning opportunities for members of the group to increase their knowledge and understanding of the many aspects of the performing arts including but not limited to lighting, sound, make-up, directing, choreography, stage movement, set design and costuming.
5. The group should promote interest and participation in the performing arts to all members of the community especially children and seek ways to provide opportunities.
6. Volunteer efforts/activities at the Historic Homestake Opera House could create attendance opportunities at various performance at reduced or no cost for members.
7. The possibility of memberships with levels that grant members different opportunities/admissions depending on the financial support required for each level.
8. Operating as a complimentary group by agreement with the Historic Homestake Opera House Society or taking formal steps to become a non-profit group with it's own by laws and organizational structure.
9. The need to promote the performing arts in a way that no one is excluded, everyone involved finds the experience enjoyable, and the community is entertained.
10. Using the Blog format that was introduced by Sarah Carlson during the Music Man, along with email, as an ongoing means of communication for the group.
There were many ideas within our discussion and a lot of potential to provide opportunities for the many talented individuals in our area, the ongoing mission of the Historic Homestake Opera House, the Deadwood/Lead Arts Council and support the performing arts. The next meeting in this process will be July 28th at 7 p.m. somewhere within the Historic Homestake Opera House. Those of us who met in June would invite any of you who are interested and can attend to join us.
I hope to see you there.
Respectfully submitted for the group,
David Scherer
May 2009 "The Music Man" : Thank you... to all!
More than 1,200 patrons shared laughs and tears during the six May performances of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" at the Historic Homestake Opera House in Lead.
82 talented volunteers put countless hours into this community theater event.
Actors. Builders. Designers. Musicians. Managers. Nurturers. Herders.
What was created? New memories. New dreams. New interest in the arts in our community.
New and continued support from local businesses and community members. Support to not only revitalize our theater, but our community.
For our part, we offer our heartfelt thanks and appreciation – to those who participated in the show, and those who came to watch them perform.
Growth is measured by risk and action – you have to take that first step.
Once people discover that sharing their talents with others is more rewarding than fearful, great things can be accomplished.
We urge you to come back to the Homestake Opera House. You'll truly find a sense of community here.
Fantastic things are happening.
Sarah Carlson and Dave Scherer,
The directors of "The Music Man"
Perfect Attendance
Greetings Everyone,
The calls are coming in and many people are anxious to know how well attendance was for the Music Man. So, I am passing on some rough, unofficial but fairly close numbers on attendance at our six performances.
5/8 162
5/9 184
5/10 317
5/15 157
5/16 235
5/17 221
Total 1,276
Comped 264
Paying customers 1,012
These numbers are close but conservative. There often are some ticket stubs that do not get collected as people enter the auditorium especially when a crowd comes in all at the same time (which happens at most shows just before the curtain opens) I think we can be happy with these numbers considering all the other events we were competing with over the two weekends. It will be at least two more weeks before we are able to sort through all the numbers and have a complete balance sheet. When we do I will let you all know just how much your efforts have contributed to the ongoing restoration and operation of the Historic Homestake Opera House.
Thanks again and looking for familiar faces on the street.
Dave and Sarah
Bravo!
From Judith Kennedy, Opera House Board:
"Bravo to Dave and Sarah and to each person who contributed to make Music Man such a success! What a lovely performance and turnout. I was working the beverage stand on Sunday afternoon when a local man told me the Opera House was the only place he could go locally and feel a sense of community. So, I wanted you all to know we are fulfilling our mission. Congratulations on a great success. " Judith
Excellent!
These comments come from David L'Esperance, a long time actor in the hills area, who has done the Music Man twice (23 performances at the Playhouse in the park).
Black Hills Blend: Be VERY proud of your performances in The Music Man!! You done us proud. Please have one, if not all four of you, create some words for John’s fabulous bulletin about your experiences in the theatre world.
I loved some of the creative stagings the directors came up with. During the chase looking for Hill, the pick-a-little ladies scurrying around as a gaggle of chickens had me on the floor.
How I wish Al and I had been blessed at The Playhouse with the Marian and Harold you guys had the pleasure of working with!! They were awesome, too!!!
In Perfect Harmony,
David
We had a great time. Thanks.
As a reminder, please bring your books back to the opera house during daytime hours so we can return them to the licensing company.
There is a cost of $25 per book for those that are not returned. Also, if you received a Music Man CD to practice the songs at home, do no longer need/want it, and did not pay for it would you please bring that back as well. They were $23 each.
Thanks so much,
Sarah and Dave
Books and Music CDs
Greetings everyone!
We hope you have had an enjoyable night off - I saw a few of you this evening so know what some people were up to - and hope you are all charged up and ready to go for our final dress rehearsal and three last performances. Whew! The end is in sight. Who would have thought it would come so quickly.
Anyway, here is a gentle reminder to bring your Libretto (play) books back to turn in so we can return them to the licensing company. There is a cost of $25 per book for those that are not returned.
Also, if you received a Music Man CD to practice the songs at home, do no longer need/want it, and did not pay for it would you please bring that back as well. We can offer the extras for sale in the lobby this weekend to recover some of the cost of ordering them.
We look forward to seeing you Thursday evening, dressed and ready to go at 6:30.
Dave (and Sarah)
This weekend and a farewell to River City
THIS WEEKEND
Friday and Saturday - from 10pm to midnight, the Stampmill will be offering an all-you-can-eat taco and nacho bar
Friday and Saturday - from 10pm to midnight, the Stampmill will be offering an all-you-can-eat taco and nacho bar
following the shows. They will also do burgers, etc.
Sunday - 6:00 pm Cast Party At Pizza Lab following the show, tidy up and extra photos.
FAREWELL TO RIVER CITY
We would like to have assistance from several of you to bid a final farewell to River City next week following the final performances.
We would like to have assistance from several of you to bid a final farewell to River City next week following the final performances.
If we could get several volunteers to meet us on Monday evening for two or three hours we can pull the final curtain on our show.
Sets need to be dismantled and flats stored away for future use.
Costumes need to be organized for return to their original homes.
The dressing rooms need to be cleaned and put in order.
Sets need to be dismantled and flats stored away for future use.
Costumes need to be organized for return to their original homes.
The dressing rooms need to be cleaned and put in order.
Props need to be organized for return to their original homes.
Our use of the stage, above and below needs to be erased of our presence and prepared for future events.
If you can make it please let us know.
If you can make it please let us know.
Thanks everyone!
Sarah and Dave
Cast Party
Cast Party
After Sunday's matinee performance, tidy up and extra photos,
6:00 pm
Mayor Shinn's Pizza Lab
Central City
all cast members are invited to come and dine,
celebrate your hard work that has truly paid off.
Zaneeta might even challenge you to a duel of Extreme Dance Dance Revolution.
If so, look out!
Thanks,
Sarah and Dave
Hats off to ‘The Music Man’
By Jaci Conrad-Pearson
Black Hills Pioneer
LEAD -- Their efforts are humbling, their perseverance impressive. Meredith Wilson's “The Music Man” opens at the Historic Homestake Opera House in Lead Friday.
The opportunity to experience the rich results of the directors, cast and crew of this production is well worth the $8, $10 or $12 admission price.
Two volunteer co-directors, Dave Scherer and Sarah Carlson, both of Lead, a volunteer cast of more than 60, and an orchestra of less than 10, will soon formally present the fruits of their labors.
A little bit of direction, here
Scherer has gone from playing the leading role of Tvye in last spring's Opera House production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” to co-directing “The Music Man” this spring. “Directing is way more work than being the lead,” said Scherer, who estimates that he and Carlson have devoted more than 350 hours to the production. While neither have ever directed before, both bring their own brand of extensive stage experience to the table. Scherer even had his own stint in a high school production of “The Music Man,” playing a salesman in the train scene.
They began planning the musical at the end of January, held auditions in February and held their first rehearsal in March. Why “The Music Man?”
“We had a lengthy discussion on which musical we should choose and I was very adamant that we do one that enabled us to include people of all ages,” Scherer said. “'Music Man' does that. It accommodates a broad section of the community.”
But why such dedication? Why such a show of support? Why the willingness to commit to grueling hours and relentless rehearsals? “It's that,” says Scherer emphatically, motioning at the full cast and crew in full costume, singing in full volume on the stage. “That's the true meaning of community theater. That's what this is meant to be. Those are 60 people from across the Northern Hills who didn't know each other before. I mean, we have an 80-year-old couple who came just to be a part of this. They thought it would be fun. The little boy who plays Winthrop is from Belle Fourche. Our lead is a local. Marcellus is from Rapid City. These people are from all walks of life, all age groups, from across the community.”
With a demonstrated commitment to keeping the community theater element, Scherer explained his stance on why they retained more than 60 cast and crew members from the original auditioning number of 80. “That is to the joy of us!” Scherer said. “Part of our success is that we're young enough and small enough that if you want to be in the play, you can. This is probably the first night we've ever had everyone together at rehearsal. And that's fine. We work around that.”
Scherer's favorite “Music Man” scene is the library scene. His favorite song is “My White Knight.”
Carlson, who moved to the area only one year ago, shares the same affinity for the tune. “My White Knight” is also her favorite. And although adores the musical's opening train scene, as it sets up what transpires in the rest of the musical, her favorite is the romantic interlude between Marian and Harold.
She attributes the strong show of singing and acting support to the success of “Fiddler on the Roof.”
“We're going off of last year and the success of that performance, the enthusiasm that was displayed after that show, which sparked talk of what the next show should be.”
Why does Carlson show so much commitment? “We're showing Lead that they have the talent to do this every year if they want to. It's up to them. The enthusiasm and talent are there. It goes hand in hand with the ongoing revitalization of Lead. It's up to no one else but ourselves now to make this happen,” Carlson said. “Nothing great can be achieved without enthusiasm.”
And now a word from our sponsors
“I'm really glad to see the commitment the community has made back to the Opera House,” said Historic Homestake Opera House director Jim O'Grady. “What people saw with 'Fiddler on the Roof' was what they thought was a one-time success. But I think what they'll see with 'The Music Man' is that everything just keeps getting bigger and better.”
O'Grady believes that the enormous amount of interest in the opera house, as well as “The Music Man” is due in large part to a culturally hungry society nationwide, which is reflected locally. “The biggest reason that there is so much involvement is that people want this. It's affording them that opportunity to use their talents. It's amazing how people just keep coming. It goes along with the reason the Opera House was restored. There is a hunger for culture to return,” O'Grady said.
During his many hours of running sound and lights for the show, O'Grady has even had a potential brush with the Phantom of the Opera, possibly hungry for the culture “The Music Man” affords, as well. “This was kind of funny. Chris Ross volunteered to run follow spot on the main while I did the light boards and sound. We'd dim all the lights, but number seven kept coming back on by itself. We'd try again - same thing,” O'Grady said. So look out for light number seven.
Apparently, involvement in “The Music Man” is irresistible, as Historic Deadwood-Lead Arts Council Executive Director Karen Everett simply planned on filling in as a Pickalittle lady for two shows, but instead found herself a full-fledged member of the cast. “We're funny. We're gorgeous out there. If we don't get some serious hootin' and hollerin' goin' on during our Grecian urn scene �- We're actually supposed to be serious Iowans, we're not supposed to be funny,” Everett said.
She described the move from last year's “Fiddler on the Roof” to this year's “Music Man” as a logical progression that mirrors the town of Lead.
“While 'Fiddler on the Roof' was about a town that is struggling, 'Music Man' is about a town that is coming to life. It's just the perfect progression for us to go from a town that struggles to a town that is alive and vibrant,” Everett said. “We have an incredible cast, directors, orchestra. A lot of people have been working for three months, so we can't thank them enough for all the time they've donated. The talent is just incredible. Music Man is a huge part and we've got a phenomenal Music Man in Jeremiah Kruse.”
Immediately before taking the stage as one of the musical's Pickalittle ladies, Historic Homestake Opera House Society board member Jacque Fuller took a moment to share her perspective on being involved in “The Music Man.”
“This has truly been a fun learning experience,” Fuller said. “I've done plays and things in the past, but I've never been in a musical. This is my first, so it's really special. Dave and Sarah have been extremely patient. This is really community theater and how wonderful to do it in the Opera House.”
Tickets, please
Hurry, hurry �- Versatile Carpets will sell their first 100 tickets to “The Music Man” at half price, donating the other portion of the purchase price to the Historic Homestake Opera House and the Historic Deadwood-Lead Arts Council.
Meredith Wilson's “The Music Man” will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday May 8, 9 and 15 and16, as well as at 2 p.m. Sunday May 10 and 17 in the Historic Homestake Opera House.
Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children 12 and under. Tickets at the door the day of the show are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and children 12 and under. Doors will open one hour prior to the show times.
Tickets can be purchased at the Historic Deadwood-Lead Arts Council, the Historic Homestake Opera House, ABC Business Supply, the Stampmill, the Belle Fourche Community Center and Versatile Carpets. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 1-800-344-5122 or atdeadwoodleadartscouncil.com and leadoperahouse.org.
This community production is presented as a joint effort between the Historic Homestake Opera House Society, Historic Deadwood Lead Arts Council and the Gold Camp Players. For more information, please call 605-584-1461 or 605-584-2067. The Historic Homestake Opera House is located at 309 West Main in Lead.
“The Music Man” main characters
Professor Harold Hill, Jeremiah Kruse; Marian Paroo, Kristi Gondzar; Mrs. Paroo, Rene' Porter-Stewart; Mayor Shinn, Jeff Snedeker; Mrs. Eulalie Shinn, Sarah Hansen; Winthrop, Miles Amente; Marcellus, Tim Faiman; Tommy, Logan Sulentic; Zaneeta, Miranda Glover; Charlie Cowell, Joel Kline; Amaryllis, Brooke Bialas; Constable, Larry Enright; Gracie Shinn, Olivia Snedeker; Conductor, Pete Squire.
The opportunity to experience the rich results of the directors, cast and crew of this production is well worth the $8, $10 or $12 admission price.
Two volunteer co-directors, Dave Scherer and Sarah Carlson, both of Lead, a volunteer cast of more than 60, and an orchestra of less than 10, will soon formally present the fruits of their labors.
A little bit of direction, here
Scherer has gone from playing the leading role of Tvye in last spring's Opera House production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” to co-directing “The Music Man” this spring. “Directing is way more work than being the lead,” said Scherer, who estimates that he and Carlson have devoted more than 350 hours to the production. While neither have ever directed before, both bring their own brand of extensive stage experience to the table. Scherer even had his own stint in a high school production of “The Music Man,” playing a salesman in the train scene.
They began planning the musical at the end of January, held auditions in February and held their first rehearsal in March. Why “The Music Man?”
“We had a lengthy discussion on which musical we should choose and I was very adamant that we do one that enabled us to include people of all ages,” Scherer said. “'Music Man' does that. It accommodates a broad section of the community.”
But why such dedication? Why such a show of support? Why the willingness to commit to grueling hours and relentless rehearsals? “It's that,” says Scherer emphatically, motioning at the full cast and crew in full costume, singing in full volume on the stage. “That's the true meaning of community theater. That's what this is meant to be. Those are 60 people from across the Northern Hills who didn't know each other before. I mean, we have an 80-year-old couple who came just to be a part of this. They thought it would be fun. The little boy who plays Winthrop is from Belle Fourche. Our lead is a local. Marcellus is from Rapid City. These people are from all walks of life, all age groups, from across the community.”
With a demonstrated commitment to keeping the community theater element, Scherer explained his stance on why they retained more than 60 cast and crew members from the original auditioning number of 80. “That is to the joy of us!” Scherer said. “Part of our success is that we're young enough and small enough that if you want to be in the play, you can. This is probably the first night we've ever had everyone together at rehearsal. And that's fine. We work around that.”
Scherer's favorite “Music Man” scene is the library scene. His favorite song is “My White Knight.”
Carlson, who moved to the area only one year ago, shares the same affinity for the tune. “My White Knight” is also her favorite. And although adores the musical's opening train scene, as it sets up what transpires in the rest of the musical, her favorite is the romantic interlude between Marian and Harold.
She attributes the strong show of singing and acting support to the success of “Fiddler on the Roof.”
“We're going off of last year and the success of that performance, the enthusiasm that was displayed after that show, which sparked talk of what the next show should be.”
Why does Carlson show so much commitment? “We're showing Lead that they have the talent to do this every year if they want to. It's up to them. The enthusiasm and talent are there. It goes hand in hand with the ongoing revitalization of Lead. It's up to no one else but ourselves now to make this happen,” Carlson said. “Nothing great can be achieved without enthusiasm.”
And now a word from our sponsors
“I'm really glad to see the commitment the community has made back to the Opera House,” said Historic Homestake Opera House director Jim O'Grady. “What people saw with 'Fiddler on the Roof' was what they thought was a one-time success. But I think what they'll see with 'The Music Man' is that everything just keeps getting bigger and better.”
O'Grady believes that the enormous amount of interest in the opera house, as well as “The Music Man” is due in large part to a culturally hungry society nationwide, which is reflected locally. “The biggest reason that there is so much involvement is that people want this. It's affording them that opportunity to use their talents. It's amazing how people just keep coming. It goes along with the reason the Opera House was restored. There is a hunger for culture to return,” O'Grady said.
During his many hours of running sound and lights for the show, O'Grady has even had a potential brush with the Phantom of the Opera, possibly hungry for the culture “The Music Man” affords, as well. “This was kind of funny. Chris Ross volunteered to run follow spot on the main while I did the light boards and sound. We'd dim all the lights, but number seven kept coming back on by itself. We'd try again - same thing,” O'Grady said. So look out for light number seven.
Apparently, involvement in “The Music Man” is irresistible, as Historic Deadwood-Lead Arts Council Executive Director Karen Everett simply planned on filling in as a Pickalittle lady for two shows, but instead found herself a full-fledged member of the cast. “We're funny. We're gorgeous out there. If we don't get some serious hootin' and hollerin' goin' on during our Grecian urn scene �- We're actually supposed to be serious Iowans, we're not supposed to be funny,” Everett said.
She described the move from last year's “Fiddler on the Roof” to this year's “Music Man” as a logical progression that mirrors the town of Lead.
“While 'Fiddler on the Roof' was about a town that is struggling, 'Music Man' is about a town that is coming to life. It's just the perfect progression for us to go from a town that struggles to a town that is alive and vibrant,” Everett said. “We have an incredible cast, directors, orchestra. A lot of people have been working for three months, so we can't thank them enough for all the time they've donated. The talent is just incredible. Music Man is a huge part and we've got a phenomenal Music Man in Jeremiah Kruse.”
Immediately before taking the stage as one of the musical's Pickalittle ladies, Historic Homestake Opera House Society board member Jacque Fuller took a moment to share her perspective on being involved in “The Music Man.”
“This has truly been a fun learning experience,” Fuller said. “I've done plays and things in the past, but I've never been in a musical. This is my first, so it's really special. Dave and Sarah have been extremely patient. This is really community theater and how wonderful to do it in the Opera House.”
Tickets, please
Hurry, hurry �- Versatile Carpets will sell their first 100 tickets to “The Music Man” at half price, donating the other portion of the purchase price to the Historic Homestake Opera House and the Historic Deadwood-Lead Arts Council.
Meredith Wilson's “The Music Man” will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday May 8, 9 and 15 and16, as well as at 2 p.m. Sunday May 10 and 17 in the Historic Homestake Opera House.
Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children 12 and under. Tickets at the door the day of the show are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and children 12 and under. Doors will open one hour prior to the show times.
Tickets can be purchased at the Historic Deadwood-Lead Arts Council, the Historic Homestake Opera House, ABC Business Supply, the Stampmill, the Belle Fourche Community Center and Versatile Carpets. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 1-800-344-5122 or atdeadwoodleadartscouncil.com and leadoperahouse.org.
This community production is presented as a joint effort between the Historic Homestake Opera House Society, Historic Deadwood Lead Arts Council and the Gold Camp Players. For more information, please call 605-584-1461 or 605-584-2067. The Historic Homestake Opera House is located at 309 West Main in Lead.
“The Music Man” main characters
Professor Harold Hill, Jeremiah Kruse; Marian Paroo, Kristi Gondzar; Mrs. Paroo, Rene' Porter-Stewart; Mayor Shinn, Jeff Snedeker; Mrs. Eulalie Shinn, Sarah Hansen; Winthrop, Miles Amente; Marcellus, Tim Faiman; Tommy, Logan Sulentic; Zaneeta, Miranda Glover; Charlie Cowell, Joel Kline; Amaryllis, Brooke Bialas; Constable, Larry Enright; Gracie Shinn, Olivia Snedeker; Conductor, Pete Squire.
WOW.
Cast and crew and orchestra.....
You heard the audiences...
They loved you!
You did a magnificent job!
These are rough numbers:
165 people watched you on opening night.
175 people watched you on Saturday night.
350 people watched you on Sunday.
Wow.
You knocked 'em dead.
Way to go.
THIS WEEK:
TUESDAY NIGHT: SINGING REHEARSAL WITH PHOTO SHOOT:
Come get in your costumes. No makeup - except women will just have on normal amount of makeup. At 6:30, we'll start singing with Dean and Zarah and one by one take your individual photos, don't worry about shoes; we're shooting from thighs on up. And get a photo of small groups too, for example, all the Pickalittles.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: NO REHEARSAL, BUT DEAR LORD PLEASE WASH YOUR COSTUME - that is, IF YOU CAN... as in, kids check with your parents to see if your garment is washable. Hey, if not, Febreze does wonders. We are getting stinky. Please wear deodorant, everyone. We don't want anyone passing out. Even Director Sarah had to borrow some for herself from the guys on Saturday. Whew. Thanks Salesman Dave!
THURSDAY NIGHT: REFRESHER DRESS REHEARSAL, NO MAKEUP. Ready to start show at 6:30.
We're really enjoying all of you. You are so awesome.
Sarah and Dave.
You heard the audiences...
They loved you!
You did a magnificent job!
These are rough numbers:
165 people watched you on opening night.
175 people watched you on Saturday night.
350 people watched you on Sunday.
Wow.
You knocked 'em dead.
Way to go.
THIS WEEK:
TUESDAY NIGHT: SINGING REHEARSAL WITH PHOTO SHOOT:
Come get in your costumes. No makeup - except women will just have on normal amount of makeup. At 6:30, we'll start singing with Dean and Zarah and one by one take your individual photos, don't worry about shoes; we're shooting from thighs on up. And get a photo of small groups too, for example, all the Pickalittles.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: NO REHEARSAL, BUT DEAR LORD PLEASE WASH YOUR COSTUME - that is, IF YOU CAN... as in, kids check with your parents to see if your garment is washable. Hey, if not, Febreze does wonders. We are getting stinky. Please wear deodorant, everyone. We don't want anyone passing out. Even Director Sarah had to borrow some for herself from the guys on Saturday. Whew. Thanks Salesman Dave!
THURSDAY NIGHT: REFRESHER DRESS REHEARSAL, NO MAKEUP. Ready to start show at 6:30.
We're really enjoying all of you. You are so awesome.
Sarah and Dave.
Governor Awards Homestake Opera House $10,000 for restoration of the women’s lounge
May 8, 2009
PIERRE, S.D. -- Historic preservation projects at Alcester, Hermosa, Lead, Mobridge, Turton, and Vermillion have received matching grants from the South Dakota State Historical Society, Gov. Mike Rounds announced today.
“This program is designed to encourage restoration or rehabilitation of historic properties,” said Gov. Rounds. “It is one more way we can promote and protect our history and culture for future generations.”
The grants are awarded through the South Dakota State Historical Society’s Deadwood Fund grant program. Funding for the effort comes from Deadwood gaming revenues that are earmarked by statute for historic preservation projects throughout the state. The program is administered by the State Historic Preservation Office in Pierre.
The latest round of projects to receive grants includes:
- Star School, Alcester vicinity, $15,000 for window repair
- Hermosa Masonic Lodge, Hermosa, $10,000 for foundation stabilization
- Homestake Opera House, Lead, $10,000 for restoration of the women’s lounge
- Scherr-Howe Auditorium, Mobridge, $15,000 for canopy and mural repair
- First Congregational Church, Turton, $11,393 for steeple restoration
- Washington Street Arts Center, Vermillion, $10,000 for window, gutter, and bell tower repairs
For more information on the South Dakota State Historical Society’s Deadwood Fund grant program, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at the Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Drive, Pierre, S.D., 57501-2217; telephone (605) 773-3458; or Web site www.sdhistory.org/HP/histpres.htm
Opening Night Week!
WEDNESDAY: Ready and dressed to start at 6:30 pm. Full dress rehearsal, whole show.
THURSDAY: Full dress rehearsal with MAKEUP. Whole show; feel free to invite immediate family if they would like to attend.
FRIDAY, MAY 8: OPENING NIGHT... Performance at 7. Be dressed, makeup and ready to go BY 6:30.
SATURDAY, MAY 9: Performance at 7.Be dressed, makeup and ready to go at 6:30.
SUNDAY, MAY 10: Performance at 2. Be dressed, makeup and ready to go at 1:30.
Our last week of rehearsal
Thanks Dave, for making the barbecue sandwiches last night. Good stuff!
And to Betty Dunn, René Porter-Stewart for the cookies. Sarah is sorry; she wolfed down 8 of them.
Please read schedule at right. We'll be going a little late this week because it's necessary.
Thanks to all of you. This is going to be a great show.
Sarah and Dave
Posters going up!
Hi cast,
PLEASE HANG UP THE POSTERS.
IN PUBLIC AREAS.
(WITH PERMISSION.)
We're behind a week or more in getting the word out, so please help us in spreading the word about the show.
PS: They cost us $2.00 EACH. So please don't use it as a keepsake; we've got some for just the cast LATER. Hang them up for us! Also, click the poster link to the left of this page and print at home.
One more thing: PLEASE email Jacque Fuller and Joan Irwin where you're hanging yours up so they don't have to stop at that particular place.
They are keeping track!
PLEASE HANG UP THE POSTERS.
IN PUBLIC AREAS.
(WITH PERMISSION.)
We're behind a week or more in getting the word out, so please help us in spreading the word about the show.
PS: They cost us $2.00 EACH. So please don't use it as a keepsake; we've got some for just the cast LATER. Hang them up for us! Also, click the poster link to the left of this page and print at home.
One more thing: PLEASE email Jacque Fuller and Joan Irwin where you're hanging yours up so they don't have to stop at that particular place.
They are keeping track!
SEE YOU SUNDAY FOR SUPPER AT 5:00 IN THE AUDITORIUM!
Zarah, please forward to the Orchestra too. Thanks!
Such a great rehearsal last night. You guys are so good!
Sarah and Dave
Zarah, please forward to the Orchestra too. Thanks!
Such a great rehearsal last night. You guys are so good!
Sarah and Dave
Tickets available. Pass the word!
Each cast member gets 2 free tickets. Not for every show; just 2 tickets.
Black Hills Central Reservations is handling the tickets for the show. Click the photo at left of Harold. Or, you can go to www.blackhillsvacations.com and go thru searching for OPERA HOUSE and clicking on the May date you want for the show.
Great rehearsal last night... just great! Thanks to Jamie and Brittney and Brooke for lending a hand painting the sign, and to Laura and Sherry Bea for the costumage... and to Dave Hall for setting up a great plan for stage sanity... and to Dinah for becoming our Props Manager.
Posters are coming...
Sarah and Dave
Monday, April 27
The ORCHESTRA was wonderful. Thanks for your hard work.
Everyone was very patient last night as the chaos ensued with costumes and kids. On with the show. We'll pick up where we left off.
Tonight (Tuesday) the following people will get in costume and from 5:30 - on and we'll shoot your photo each as well, for the promotional materials: The Barbershop, Mrs. Paroo, Mrs. Shinn, Marcellus, Tommy, Zaneeta
See you Sunday night!
Sunday night the Opera House will be open at 5:00, for those that want to get their costumes ready, for the 10 younger kids to try on their band uniforms (all organized and laid out by Joan Irwin - thank you, Joan!!) and for the Pickalittle Ladies to pick through feathers and bows for hats too. We may want to add more to your hats. Think huge.
Leads: 1) get a photo of you in normal life; 2) Another shot in costume for the promo poster.
We'll shoot your photos near the entrance to the auditiorium (near the ticket booth.)
Pray for no more snow...
Sarah and Dave
The Orchestra is here! The Orchestra is here!
Thanks to Zarah and Dean! The orchestra sounds so good - you just won't believe your ears.
TONIGHT:
6:00 is Salesmen with Train Scene.
7:00 is Harold, Shinn, Eulalie, Charlie and Marcellus.
8:00 is orchestra in the auditorium.
Thanks, and again, enjoy this beautiful weather.
Sarah (and Dave)
Wednesday April 22
Today and tomoroow set designers are painting. YES.
Tonight the orchestra takes over our auditorium. YES.
Harold and Marian will be upstairs in Arts Council at 6:00 pm.
Thursday night orchestra will again be in the auditorium. YES!
Salesmen upstairs in Arts Council at at 6:00.
Harold, Shinn, Eulalie, Charlie and Marcellus then at 7:00.
Thanks, and enjoy this beautiful weather!
Sarah (and Dave)
Tuesday Night's Rehearsal - Please read
Hi cast,
Everyone did very well Tuesday night - especially the Library scene, Winthrop's singing and the Wells Fargo Wagon group number. Boy! And you could hear everyone loud and clear. Thank you so much.
PLEASE READ ON:
As directors and musicians focusing on the show, Zarah, Dean, Dave or myself cannot see everything that goes on while rehearsal is going on.
However.
If there is any kind of issue, please let us know.
However.
If there is any kind of issue, please let us know.
Help us to know what is going on. Please don't take care of it yourself.
Actors, please let US worry about how much time we have left versus what level we are at or we think we should be. If we're concerned, WE will tell you.
Actors, please let US worry about how much time we have left versus what level we are at or we think we should be. If we're concerned, WE will tell you.
Otherwise, jeepers, let's have a good time with this!
But we also thank you for caring so much. The best thing you can do is to cheer each other on.
If you can help out your fellow actor to get their lines down that are worrying YOU, be a friend and help them out.
I won't ever speak for Dave, but I'd like to personally say thank you for any respect you may given us during this time. Please be as patient with us as we are trying to be with you.
One more thing:
But we also thank you for caring so much. The best thing you can do is to cheer each other on.
If you can help out your fellow actor to get their lines down that are worrying YOU, be a friend and help them out.
I won't ever speak for Dave, but I'd like to personally say thank you for any respect you may given us during this time. Please be as patient with us as we are trying to be with you.
One more thing:
This is COMMUNITY theatre.
Thanks for making it so.
Sarah
Sarah
Tonight: Tuesday, April 21
Hi Cast,
Another beautiful day!
Tonight:
At 6:00 with those who want and are able to come early to sing.
At 6:30 all kids under 20 with the Library Scene. Please be there if you can - we need you!
At 7:30:
Scene 10 at Paroo House
Scene 11 with Tommy and Zaneeta into Wells Fargo Wagon
End of Act I.
(We'll leave out Scene 9 with Shinn and Harold for our special group Thursday night.)
Thanks!
Sarah (and Dave)
Another beautiful day!
Tonight:
At 6:00 with those who want and are able to come early to sing.
At 6:30 all kids under 20 with the Library Scene. Please be there if you can - we need you!
At 7:30:
Scene 10 at Paroo House
Scene 11 with Tommy and Zaneeta into Wells Fargo Wagon
End of Act I.
(We'll leave out Scene 9 with Shinn and Harold for our special group Thursday night.)
Thanks!
Sarah (and Dave)
A fun rehearsal Monday night
Act II went very well Monday night. Lots of laughs!
- Harold/Marcellus/Charlie fight - was amazing - no one actually got punched or kicked in the stomach
- Marian and Charlie's girly-girl kissing/hug scene got cheers and whistles from the entire audience
- Townspeople really got into hunting around the auditorium to find Harold, who is up in the balcony the whole time
- The School Board and the Pickalittle Ladies hand jive to "It's You" - enough said
- The School Board singing "Run, Run, Run" right after the chase scene
Thanks for the fun, everyone. I wish I had video. Tons of laughs.
Orchestra takes the stage Wednesday and Thursday. Hooray! Go Zarah and Dean!
So, this week for special groups:
Wednesday: Harold & Marian only, upstairs at 6:00 pm.
Thursday: Salesmen at 6:00 upstairs, 7:00 is Shinn, Eulalie, Marcellus, Charlie and Harold.
Thanks to you all.
Sarah (and Dave)
3 posts: Read on...
This week: April 19 - whew!
PLEASE UPDATE YOUR SCHEDULE WITH NEW ONE AT LEFT.
Monday night at 6:00 SALESMEN, 6:30 Act II
Tuesday night at 6:00 Act I - Starting with Library Scene (where we left off on Sunday)
Wednesday night: Orchestra Rehearsal in auditorium
Thursday night: Salesmen upstairs at 6:30 in Arts Council; Orchestra Rehearsal in auditorium
Some things to kindly remember:
1) No books on stage.
2) Ew. Found gooey fresh gum last night by actors moving the bleachers. That's gross – and disrespectful. We've got a garbage can so throw it in there.
3) Sunday night next week is photo night for Leads only at 6:00 pm... Promo shots (single and group) of Harold, Marian, Winthrop, Amaryliss (with costume you'll be seen most in) and plain head shots for large print in lobby. Quartet will be photographed on Monday.
4) Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
Tuesday night at 6:00 Act I - Starting with Library Scene (where we left off on Sunday)
Wednesday night: Orchestra Rehearsal in auditorium
Thursday night: Salesmen upstairs at 6:30 in Arts Council; Orchestra Rehearsal in auditorium
Some things to kindly remember:
1) No books on stage.
2) Ew. Found gooey fresh gum last night by actors moving the bleachers. That's gross – and disrespectful. We've got a garbage can so throw it in there.
3) Sunday night next week is photo night for Leads only at 6:00 pm... Promo shots (single and group) of Harold, Marian, Winthrop, Amaryliss (with costume you'll be seen most in) and plain head shots for large print in lobby. Quartet will be photographed on Monday.
4) Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
5) Thank you for your hard work!
Sarah (and Dave)
Sunday Night went long. But thank you.
We started at 6:00 with Sarah talking and various cast members about costumes and the rest patiently waiting to start. Thank you. If you do have questions that can wait, go ahead and email Dave or I and that would be great – and we'll get started more quickly. Sarah and Dave will also work on emailing you OUR thoughts instead of telling you at the start of rehearsal. We too would like to started right on the nose.
The goal is to get the kids home early. We were able to get all the way to the Library scene - where we need work - but unfortunately we were missing kids, but we did what we could. You guys were great, remembering your positions and all your counting. Way to go.
How wonderful to have the set up on stage. Thanks for all the hard work, set designers! Bravo! Sunday night We went through Act I, starting with the Salesmen (you rock! - thanks to those filling in for others who weren't there) ... we made set changes (for the most part) when we could - with the bleachers on too... You all were so great last night - it's really coming together. And you're getting those lines down, too. Good job! Dave will return late this week.
Thanks,
Sarah (and Dave)
Sarah (and Dave)
Saturday, April 19: What took place: Laughing, drawing, teasing and an anal-retentive, perfectionist-bashing good time! Oh, and some painting...
We had another wonderful Saturday workday. Ben Humphrey, Paula and Joey Jones, Dennis Smith, Karen Everett, Nick Krebs and Dinah Paris and Judy Gray all came down and joined Dave starting at 9 a.m... You will all have obstacles to work around on stage from now on. But things continue to take shape and we'er still having fun. Thanks to all of you!
Dave (and Sarah)
Last night costumes were assigned & pizza was eaten.
{ We missed recording the chaotic moments, but see movie below for a recap. }
Thanks to everyone who made it down to the Opera House for costume night. Thanks to Dean and Zarah for rehearsing music upstairs! A HUGE thanks to Myrna at the DAYS OF '76 MUSEUM for all the costumes, and for all of you cast members who are bringing items from home... for others. Thanks to Jeff Snedeker at Mayor Shinn's Pizza Lab for the good grub. He's a fantastic Central City-isian. And Harold is now stylin' in his new blue suit, courtesy Sarah's father-in-law.
Thanks to everyone who made it down to the Opera House for costume night. Thanks to Dean and Zarah for rehearsing music upstairs! A HUGE thanks to Myrna at the DAYS OF '76 MUSEUM for all the costumes, and for all of you cast members who are bringing items from home... for others. Thanks to Jeff Snedeker at Mayor Shinn's Pizza Lab for the good grub. He's a fantastic Central City-isian. And Harold is now stylin' in his new blue suit, courtesy Sarah's father-in-law.
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The beginnings of Act II are born
Here's a quick vid of the kids dancing with Jeff Snedeker during Shipoopi. Go Tommy!
Costumes. Pizza. Singing. Costumes.
Wednesday at 6:30 pm - downstairs in Opera House.
Pizza will be provided for those that can attend. Don't worry; we'll be doing pizza again soon!
1) Bring what costume pieces you may have.
2) Take the elevator down to B2. Or come in the back door of Opera House and follow the noise.
3) Help yourself to some pizza. If costuming is too busy for you, go upstairs and practice music with Dean and Zarah.
4) Get a hanger and label with tape and black marker. If you have your costume, hang it up (may take two hangers) on rack.
5) Check with Sarah and Dave (if you haven't already) about your costume needs.
6) Go upstairs and continue practicing music with Dean and Zarah.
Thanks,
Sarah and Dave
Tuesday, April 14- This week's schedule
Tonight: Tuesday April 14: Act II, full cast at 6:30.
Wednesday: Costume assignments at 6:30. Bring your patience - and your costume if you've got one!
Thursday: Train scene, Salesmen only, 6:30 pm.
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
Wednesday: Costume assignments at 6:30. Bring your patience - and your costume if you've got one!
Thursday: Train scene, Salesmen only, 6:30 pm.
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
Monday, April 13 ... On with the show
Hi all,
At 6:30 tonight, we'll be making a list of who has what and who doesn't have what. We'll also run through all of Act II. Full cast, please. We're getting down to the wire. Have a beautiful Black Hills day!
Thanks,
Sarah and Dave
At 6:30 tonight, we'll be making a list of who has what and who doesn't have what. We'll also run through all of Act II. Full cast, please. We're getting down to the wire. Have a beautiful Black Hills day!
Thanks,
Sarah and Dave
Tonight: Thursday, April 9
Tonight all cast, Act I.
The 'library' scene was COOL the last two nights. The 'kids-under-20' group is marvelous. Winthrop and Danye and Amaryliss and Brett are awesome. Harold and Marian are getting their ballet down, with the generous help of Dean Peterson and Mayor Shinn (AKA Jeff Snedeker) Tommy wants to get slapped and cannot wait for the next rehearsal in which to do so. Thanks for all the help, kids... and for being there.
No rehearsal Sunday night. Enjoy your family.
Sarah and Dave
The 'library' scene was COOL the last two nights. The 'kids-under-20' group is marvelous. Winthrop and Danye and Amaryliss and Brett are awesome. Harold and Marian are getting their ballet down, with the generous help of Dean Peterson and Mayor Shinn (AKA Jeff Snedeker) Tommy wants to get slapped and cannot wait for the next rehearsal in which to do so. Thanks for all the help, kids... and for being there.
No rehearsal Sunday night. Enjoy your family.
Sarah and Dave
Wednesday April 8 - Marian the Librarian
Last night (Tuesday) Sarah all the kids under 20 danced with Dean Peterson playing and Harold and Marian singing... they all did wonderfully! Meanwhile, down in the plaster room, Dave helped with all the painters. Thanks to Wendy, Joan, Jacque and Karen, among others!
Tonight: 6:30 ONLY: Harold, Marian Dancing. All Kids Under the Age of 20: "Marian the Librarian." ... with Choreographer Jeff Snedeker! (Otherwise known as Mayor Shinn.)
THURSDAY NIGHT: 6:30 All Cast. Act I straight through - there's a small group of you that have church that night and are excused.
Easter SUNDAY NIGHT: NO REHEARSAL. Enjoy your family time.
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
Tonight: 6:30 ONLY: Harold, Marian Dancing. All Kids Under the Age of 20: "Marian the Librarian." ... with Choreographer Jeff Snedeker! (Otherwise known as Mayor Shinn.)
THURSDAY NIGHT: 6:30 All Cast. Act I straight through - there's a small group of you that have church that night and are excused.
Easter SUNDAY NIGHT: NO REHEARSAL. Enjoy your family time.
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
Tonight: Tuesday, April 7
Tonight at 6:30 ONLY: Harold, Marian, All Kids Under the Age of 20: "Marian the Librarian."
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 6:30 ONLY: Harold, Marian, All Kids Under the Age of 20: "Marian the Librarian."
THURSDAY NIGHT: 6:30 All Cast. Act I straight through - there's a small group of you that have church that night and are excused.
SUNDAY NIGHT: NO REHEARSAL
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 6:30 ONLY: Harold, Marian, All Kids Under the Age of 20: "Marian the Librarian."
THURSDAY NIGHT: 6:30 All Cast. Act I straight through - there's a small group of you that have church that night and are excused.
SUNDAY NIGHT: NO REHEARSAL
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
Hey everyone, Happy Monday, April 6
Tuesday and Wednesday are off nights for most of cast. Is there any way some of you that aren't scheduled could help us paint flats downstairs? Pretty please?
MONDAY NIGHT: - 6:00 Upstairs: ONLY Harold, Marian, Quartet, Pickalittle Ladies. OPERA HOUSE TALENT SHOW AT 7:00. We'll continue rehearsal through talent show and after until 9:00 pm.
TUESDAY NIGHT: 6:30 ONLY: Harold, Marian, All Kids Under the Age of 20: "Marian the Librarian."
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 6:30 ONLY: Harold, Marian, All Kids Under the Age of 20: "Marian the Librarian."
THURSDAY NIGHT: 6:30 All Cast. Act I straight through - there's a small group of you that have church that night and are excused.
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
MONDAY NIGHT: - 6:00 Upstairs: ONLY Harold, Marian, Quartet, Pickalittle Ladies. OPERA HOUSE TALENT SHOW AT 7:00. We'll continue rehearsal through talent show and after until 9:00 pm.
TUESDAY NIGHT: 6:30 ONLY: Harold, Marian, All Kids Under the Age of 20: "Marian the Librarian."
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 6:30 ONLY: Harold, Marian, All Kids Under the Age of 20: "Marian the Librarian."
THURSDAY NIGHT: 6:30 All Cast. Act I straight through - there's a small group of you that have church that night and are excused.
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
Saturday Paint-A-Thon & This Week's Schedule
(See photos and video below...)
SUNDAY NIGHT: - 6:00 - for Salesmen in the Train Scene, upstairs in Arts Council at Opera House. THEN: 6:30 for All Cast, Act 1.
MONDAY NIGHT: - 6:00 - ONLY: Harold, Marian, Quartet, Pickalittle Ladies.
TUESDAY NIGHT: 6:30 ONLY: Harold, Marian, All Kids Under the Age of 20: "Marian the Librarian."
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 6:30 ONLY: Harold, Marian, All Kids Under the Age of 20: "Marian the Librarian."
THURSDAY NIGHT: 6:30 All Cast. Act I.
Once again, a HUGE THANK YOU to Joan Irwin, for coming down last week and also helping all of Saturday. You're a trooper. Dave and Sarah were also joined by Kristi Gondzar (Marian) and her friend Danielle Christensen and also Wendy Schamber (Ethel Toffelmier, the Pianola Girl) who helped coat all the flats with sizing and we began to paint the colors on. Thanks to those who braved the weather.
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SUNDAY NIGHT: - 6:00 - for Salesmen in the Train Scene, upstairs in Arts Council at Opera House. THEN: 6:30 for All Cast, Act 1.
MONDAY NIGHT: - 6:00 - ONLY: Harold, Marian, Quartet, Pickalittle Ladies.
TUESDAY NIGHT: 6:30 ONLY: Harold, Marian, All Kids Under the Age of 20: "Marian the Librarian."
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 6:30 ONLY: Harold, Marian, All Kids Under the Age of 20: "Marian the Librarian."
THURSDAY NIGHT: 6:30 All Cast. Act I.
Once again, a HUGE THANK YOU to Joan Irwin, for coming down last week and also helping all of Saturday. You're a trooper. Dave and Sarah were also joined by Kristi Gondzar (Marian) and her friend Danielle Christensen and also Wendy Schamber (Ethel Toffelmier, the Pianola Girl) who helped coat all the flats with sizing and we began to paint the colors on. Thanks to those who braved the weather.
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Saturday Paint-A-Thon
Greetings Everyone!
Happy Saturday to you all. It is snowing, but for now no wind is blowing. We had only a light accumulation, around 5 to 6 inches overnight and who knows how much more we will see on the ground today.
We will be at the Opera House today and if any of you who live in Lead can make it down that would be great. There is a steady snowfall so we don't advise anyone living out of town to try and come in, be safe, stay home. Those who live within walking distance or have the security of 4 wheel drive and are comfortable being out and are able, we will look forward to seeing you downstairs in the workroom.
Dave and Sarah
Happy Saturday to you all. It is snowing, but for now no wind is blowing. We had only a light accumulation, around 5 to 6 inches overnight and who knows how much more we will see on the ground today.
We will be at the Opera House today and if any of you who live in Lead can make it down that would be great. There is a steady snowfall so we don't advise anyone living out of town to try and come in, be safe, stay home. Those who live within walking distance or have the security of 4 wheel drive and are comfortable being out and are able, we will look forward to seeing you downstairs in the workroom.
Dave and Sarah
TGIF: The Garden Is Frozen
TGIF: The Garden Is Frozen
That's right. It's cold and it's snowing again... we're under a Winter Storm Watch. Be safe. Here's a rundown of schedule:
Saturday: set-building/painting festivities: Starting at 9 a.m. if the weather permits. Dave will send out a mass email Sat. morning to let you know he plans to be there and if you have any questions email him or feel free to call: sdscherer@rushmore.com or 605-381-8753.
Sunday night: all cast at 6:30.
Monday night: HAROLD, MARIAN, PICKALITTLES AND QUARTET ONLY - 6:30 in the Arts Council. TBD.
Start bringing your costume pieces if you have them. We'll start making a list to gather more pieces for those that need them.
A huge thank you to Sarah (Pickalittle Lady), Joel (Charlie Cowell) and Sarah (Eulalie Shinn). They all work for Deadwood Gulch Resort and got the company to donate a huge bag full of costumes for Opera House performances. They're also renting their big, beautiful trees for use for the town of River City. Wonderful! Thank you!
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
That's right. It's cold and it's snowing again... we're under a Winter Storm Watch. Be safe. Here's a rundown of schedule:
Saturday: set-building/painting festivities: Starting at 9 a.m. if the weather permits. Dave will send out a mass email Sat. morning to let you know he plans to be there and if you have any questions email him or feel free to call: sdscherer@rushmore.com or 605-381-8753.
Sunday night: all cast at 6:30.
Monday night: HAROLD, MARIAN, PICKALITTLES AND QUARTET ONLY - 6:30 in the Arts Council. TBD.
Start bringing your costume pieces if you have them. We'll start making a list to gather more pieces for those that need them.
A huge thank you to Sarah (Pickalittle Lady), Joel (Charlie Cowell) and Sarah (Eulalie Shinn). They all work for Deadwood Gulch Resort and got the company to donate a huge bag full of costumes for Opera House performances. They're also renting their big, beautiful trees for use for the town of River City. Wonderful! Thank you!
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
"Well, my grandmother's corset cover!"
{ WOW. }
You guys were so good last night. The Wells Fargo Wagon was simply just fantastic. Thanks for your work!
TONIGHT: Rehearsal will again be full cast and Act I, starting with Train Scene (Scene 1)
SATURDAY: Set building! Yay! Woo hoo! Weather permitting, of course.
SUNDAY: We'll start at 6:00. Full cast. Scene TBD - Pending the quartet's schedule.
MONDAY: No rehearsal.
Thanks. You're great!
Sarah and Dave
You guys were so good last night. The Wells Fargo Wagon was simply just fantastic. Thanks for your work!
TONIGHT: Rehearsal will again be full cast and Act I, starting with Train Scene (Scene 1)
SATURDAY: Set building! Yay! Woo hoo! Weather permitting, of course.
SUNDAY: We'll start at 6:00. Full cast. Scene TBD - Pending the quartet's schedule.
MONDAY: No rehearsal.
Thanks. You're great!
Sarah and Dave
Our Music Man Cast will be performing at the Rose Bowl!
Hi cast.
We'll all wear our purple uniforms and teach you to play an instrument.
We're going to drive down in a bus and everything.
It's going to be so much fun. Isn't that great news?
And by the way, today is Wednesday, April 1. So, just kidding.
Happy Fools Day!
On more serious news:
WEDNESDAY: Tonight's rehearsal will again be full cast - Zarah will be starting music at 6:30 and we'll do "Wells Fargo Wagon" and Act I.
THURSDAY: Rehearsal will again be full cast and Act I, with choreography on the end of "76 Trombones."
SUNDAY: We'll start at 6:00. Full cast.
MONDAY: POSSIBLY REHEARSAL UPSTAIRS IN ARTS COUNCIL DUE TO TALENT SHOW IN THEATER.
Thanks for your time as we get back on our rehearsal track. Hope you are all getting scooped out!
And congratulations... it's quite a cast up there all singing at once. You really do sound fantastic.
We're posting video links to the blog site per your request as well - uploading as soon as we can.
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
We'll all wear our purple uniforms and teach you to play an instrument.
We're going to drive down in a bus and everything.
It's going to be so much fun. Isn't that great news?
And by the way, today is Wednesday, April 1. So, just kidding.
Happy Fools Day!
On more serious news:
WEDNESDAY: Tonight's rehearsal will again be full cast - Zarah will be starting music at 6:30 and we'll do "Wells Fargo Wagon" and Act I.
THURSDAY: Rehearsal will again be full cast and Act I, with choreography on the end of "76 Trombones."
SUNDAY: We'll start at 6:00. Full cast.
MONDAY: POSSIBLY REHEARSAL UPSTAIRS IN ARTS COUNCIL DUE TO TALENT SHOW IN THEATER.
Thanks for your time as we get back on our rehearsal track. Hope you are all getting scooped out!
And congratulations... it's quite a cast up there all singing at once. You really do sound fantastic.
We're posting video links to the blog site per your request as well - uploading as soon as we can.
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
Tuesday March 31 - Rehearsal ON - 6:00 if you can
Hi Cast: Those that can come early at 6:00 pm will sing Iowa Stubborn and Trouble with Dean and Zarah. THANK YOU! All cast then proceed on stage with Act I, Scene I ("Train Scene") and we'll go through Act I like we did Sunday night. Thanks to everyone for your extra efforts. We very much appreciate your time commitment to this show. Bring costume pieces if/when you have them. Thank you, and see you tonight!
Sarah and Dave
Sarah and Dave
Applause! Applause! Special late thanks to set designers
To Dave Scherer, Joan Irwin, Sarah Hansen and Paula Jones. They came in and assisted Dave, helping on flats during the time he was there, 9 am to 6:30 pm on Saturday. We now have a large number of flats covered on two sides that now need to be sized (preparation for painting) and once dry from the sizing will be ready to paint. Early Sunday morning Dave put a coat of black paint on all five of the new platforms we now have on the stage. THANK YOU. You're awesome. - Sarah
Monday March 30: No rehearsal tonight
9:00 am this morning: Glovers Hill is already closed, the street from the Golden Hills down to main street. No travel on I-90 advised, closed Rapid to the east and Gillette to the west. The forcast if for increased winds throughout the day with the snow ending around midnight and the winds to diminish after that. A foot accumulation locally. We'll update when we've got a plan for Tuesday - Thursday. Get your lines down and we'll see you soon!
Sarah and Dave
Sarah and Dave
Rehearsal: Sunday Night March 29
{ The weather is supposed to get hairy once again, starting at 6pm Sunday night with a winter storm watch for 6 to 10 inches through Monday afternoon. Keep your eye on the blog! }
Normal agenda: Some of the cast is meeting with Mr. Peterson at 6:00 pm to go through specific areas they are having issues with. Anyone can join in early if they'd like. Otherwise, all company please meet at 6:30, starting on stage with Act 1, Scene 1. We'll plow through as much of Act 1 as we can with music.
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
Normal agenda: Some of the cast is meeting with Mr. Peterson at 6:00 pm to go through specific areas they are having issues with. Anyone can join in early if they'd like. Otherwise, all company please meet at 6:30, starting on stage with Act 1, Scene 1. We'll plow through as much of Act 1 as we can with music.
Thanks!
Sarah and Dave
Jeely kly! Sure hope the weather is back to normal
Sarah and Dave discussed the status of the rehearsals, costuming and the weather. Please check the left side of this page for info and photos about costuming.
UPDATED REHEARSAL INFO:
-- WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Harold, Mayor Shinn, Mrs. Shinn, Tommy, Zaneeta. Amaryliss. Townspeople. Pickalittle Ladies. Immediately at 6:30 in the seats we'll start singing with Mr. Peterson: "Gem Of The Ocean" and "76 Trombones". We'll then go onstage and go through Act I: Scene 5. pgs. 31-41, blocking, dialogue and singing.
-- THURSDAY NIGHT: Mayor Shinn, Mrs. Shinn, Marcellus, Harold, Tommy and Zaneeta. Pickalittle Ladies. Dialogue and blocking 6:30 - 7:30pm. (Act I: Scene 8 and 9: pgs. 57-59; Scene 11: pgs. 65-66. Act II: Scene 1: pgs. 77-78) THEN: 7:30 - 9pm: Shippoopi dancing, singing with Mr. Peterson.
Sunday night we're supposed to get more snow. We'll keep you updated - this just means we may need a little extra effort by everyone and we'll speed things along at rehearsals. We may add a couple Fridays or extra earlier hours. Nothing we can't handle.
Thanks everyone!
Sarah and Dave
UPDATED REHEARSAL INFO:
-- WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Harold, Mayor Shinn, Mrs. Shinn, Tommy, Zaneeta. Amaryliss. Townspeople. Pickalittle Ladies. Immediately at 6:30 in the seats we'll start singing with Mr. Peterson: "Gem Of The Ocean" and "76 Trombones". We'll then go onstage and go through Act I: Scene 5. pgs. 31-41, blocking, dialogue and singing.
-- THURSDAY NIGHT: Mayor Shinn, Mrs. Shinn, Marcellus, Harold, Tommy and Zaneeta. Pickalittle Ladies. Dialogue and blocking 6:30 - 7:30pm. (Act I: Scene 8 and 9: pgs. 57-59; Scene 11: pgs. 65-66. Act II: Scene 1: pgs. 77-78) THEN: 7:30 - 9pm: Shippoopi dancing, singing with Mr. Peterson.
Sunday night we're supposed to get more snow. We'll keep you updated - this just means we may need a little extra effort by everyone and we'll speed things along at rehearsals. We may add a couple Fridays or extra earlier hours. Nothing we can't handle.
Thanks everyone!
Sarah and Dave
Tuesday: No Rehearsal
Hi Cast,
The Deadwood roads aren't closed, but no travel advised. So still listen to your cds and get those big numbers memorized. Nail down your lines. We'll need to make up some time lost for "Shipoopi" and "Gem of the Ocean" but Dave and I will talk about that and let you know about scheduling changes.
Stay warm!
Sarah and Dave
The Deadwood roads aren't closed, but no travel advised. So still listen to your cds and get those big numbers memorized. Nail down your lines. We'll need to make up some time lost for "Shipoopi" and "Gem of the Ocean" but Dave and I will talk about that and let you know about scheduling changes.
Stay warm!
Sarah and Dave
Monday: No rehearsal tonight
Hi cast and crew:
Schools are closed all across western SD anticipating this storm picking up steam as the day goes by.
Rain changed to snow in the Sturgis area around 8 a.m and the winds are considerably stronger down on the plains as well.
Roads are slush, ice, snow - what a mix.
If conditions continue to worsen there will likely be a no travel advisory in the Lead/Deadwood area this evening as well but only time will tell.
We think it wise to cancel rehearsal this evening.
So please listen to your cds while sipping hot chocolate!
Thanks,
Sarah and Dave
Schools are closed all across western SD anticipating this storm picking up steam as the day goes by.
Rain changed to snow in the Sturgis area around 8 a.m and the winds are considerably stronger down on the plains as well.
Roads are slush, ice, snow - what a mix.
If conditions continue to worsen there will likely be a no travel advisory in the Lead/Deadwood area this evening as well but only time will tell.
We think it wise to cancel rehearsal this evening.
So please listen to your cds while sipping hot chocolate!
Thanks,
Sarah and Dave
Sunday Night you rocked. PS: There's a Blizzard Possibility for Monday
Thanks to each of you for the huge effort on Sunday night to put together "Trouble."
We all stayed until after 9 to get through it and we really appreciate your time. And your patience!
It was really great to see you all together again.
After such a gorgeous weekend, we're hearing that weather in our neck of the woods will be questionable Monday and Tuesday.
We'll have an answer by 3:00 pm Monday on the status of rehearsal – whether we're having it or not – and if so, who would need to be there.
Please drive carefully, and know you may call either of us for anything, any time.
Thanks,
Sarah 605-929-6427
Dave 605-381-8753
We all stayed until after 9 to get through it and we really appreciate your time. And your patience!
It was really great to see you all together again.
After such a gorgeous weekend, we're hearing that weather in our neck of the woods will be questionable Monday and Tuesday.
We'll have an answer by 3:00 pm Monday on the status of rehearsal – whether we're having it or not – and if so, who would need to be there.
Please drive carefully, and know you may call either of us for anything, any time.
Thanks,
Sarah 605-929-6427
Dave 605-381-8753
The Flats are Flying
Saturday was a wonderful, warm and very productive day in the lower reaches of the Homestake Opera House.
Dave Hall, Dennis Smith, Paula & Joey & Jacob Jones, Sarah Hansen, Katie Tieman, Joan Irwin and Larry Enright joined Dave to continue work on building flats for the set. Jacque Fuller and her grand daughter Megan (?) stopped by for a while and lent a hand as well. All of the muslin material we had on hand was used up and all but five frames covered on one side. Good job and a big thanks to you all.
After lunch there were still 4 gals and 4 guys working and laughter was everywhere. We learned that even in equal numbers women still rule.
If you get a chance ask Larry to tell you about "following cows around" sometime.
We are all looking forward to Sunday evening and if any of you have special powers (now's your chance Ladies) do what you can to get the storm forcast for Monday to move South and leave us alone.
See ya Sunday!
Sarah Carlson - 605-929-6427
Dave Scherer - 605-381-8753
Dave Hall, Dennis Smith, Paula & Joey & Jacob Jones, Sarah Hansen, Katie Tieman, Joan Irwin and Larry Enright joined Dave to continue work on building flats for the set. Jacque Fuller and her grand daughter Megan (?) stopped by for a while and lent a hand as well. All of the muslin material we had on hand was used up and all but five frames covered on one side. Good job and a big thanks to you all.
After lunch there were still 4 gals and 4 guys working and laughter was everywhere. We learned that even in equal numbers women still rule.
If you get a chance ask Larry to tell you about "following cows around" sometime.
We are all looking forward to Sunday evening and if any of you have special powers (now's your chance Ladies) do what you can to get the storm forcast for Monday to move South and leave us alone.
See ya Sunday!
Sarah Carlson - 605-929-6427
Dave Scherer - 605-381-8753
Happy St. Patrick's Day
No Rehearsal Tuesday! Enjoy your St. Patrick's Day!
Wednesday Rehearsal - Harold and Marion at 6:30 pm
Mrs. Paroo, Winthrop and Amaryliss at 7:30 pm
Thursday Rehearsal - Harold and Marcellus at 6:30 pm
Entire Company Sunday March 22nd at 6:30
Sing, Sing, Sing and commit those songs to memory!
A number of younger cast members are in the running for being the first to memorize all their music and lines. Don't let the youngsters put you to shame big people.
Sarah and Dave
Wednesday Rehearsal - Harold and Marion at 6:30 pm
Mrs. Paroo, Winthrop and Amaryliss at 7:30 pm
Thursday Rehearsal - Harold and Marcellus at 6:30 pm
Entire Company Sunday March 22nd at 6:30
Sing, Sing, Sing and commit those songs to memory!
A number of younger cast members are in the running for being the first to memorize all their music and lines. Don't let the youngsters put you to shame big people.
Sarah and Dave
Heading toward St. Patrick's Day
Marion, Harold, and Marcellus sang their hearts out Wednesday and Thursday and were they ever impressive! Thanks to Kristi, Jerry, and Tim - along with all of you who are working diligently on your own time to learn lines and the musical numbers.
Sunday (15th) and Monday (16th) we will begin blocking out some of the large production numbers with the entire cast including lines and music. The "FUN" begins at 6:30 p.m.
Thanks also to Paula Jones, Dave Hall, Dave Snyder and Richard Cameron for getting things going with the set construction on Saturday. Ten 4x8 flat frames are ready to have material attached, be sized, and then painting. If who volunteered to help with set building you are welcome to continue working on the Flats in the evenings. Just come by during rehearsal time and we'll put you to work.
Thanks
Dave and the Spirit of Sarah
Sunday (15th) and Monday (16th) we will begin blocking out some of the large production numbers with the entire cast including lines and music. The "FUN" begins at 6:30 p.m.
Thanks also to Paula Jones, Dave Hall, Dave Snyder and Richard Cameron for getting things going with the set construction on Saturday. Ten 4x8 flat frames are ready to have material attached, be sized, and then painting. If who volunteered to help with set building you are welcome to continue working on the Flats in the evenings. Just come by during rehearsal time and we'll put you to work.
Thanks
Dave and the Spirit of Sarah
Weather-wise, use your own judgement!
The word from the Rapid City folks is that the roads aren't the best to drive on. Please consider this. We'll just do catch up rather than having a bunch of people in the ditch. Just let us know if you are NOT coming.
Thanks!
Dave cell is 605-381-8753
Sarah cell is 605-929-6427
Thanks!
Dave cell is 605-381-8753
Sarah cell is 605-929-6427
We Made It Through the First Rehearsal Week
Thanks everyone!
Here's a heads up: Sunday night is Large Group. We'll be handing out additional books to those who haven't received theirs yet, and if the cds have arrived by then, we'll distribute them as well.
We'll be going through Large Group songs, such as:
"Iowa Stubborn"
"Ya Got Trouble"
"76 Trombones"
Thanks,
Sarah and Dave
Here's a heads up: Sunday night is Large Group. We'll be handing out additional books to those who haven't received theirs yet, and if the cds have arrived by then, we'll distribute them as well.
We'll be going through Large Group songs, such as:
"Iowa Stubborn"
"Ya Got Trouble"
"76 Trombones"
Thanks,
Sarah and Dave
Facts About the Year "The Music Man" is set, and also the year the Opera House was built
Thanks to Kristi Gondzar (Marian) for the post.
The decade of 1910 - 1920
Life Expectancy: Male 48.4 Female: 51.8
Average Salary: $750 / year
Unemployed 2,150,000
National Debt: $1.15 billion
Union Membership: 2.1 million
Strikes 1,204
Movie Attendance: 30 million per week
Lynchings: 76
Divorce: 1/1000
Vacation: 12 day cruise $60
Whiskey $3.50 / gallon, Milk $.32 / gallon
Speeds make automobile safety an issue
25,000 performers tour 4,000 U.S. theaters
The decade of 1910 - 1920
Life Expectancy: Male 48.4 Female: 51.8
Average Salary: $750 / year
Unemployed 2,150,000
National Debt: $1.15 billion
Union Membership: 2.1 million
Strikes 1,204
Movie Attendance: 30 million per week
Lynchings: 76
Divorce: 1/1000
Vacation: 12 day cruise $60
Whiskey $3.50 / gallon, Milk $.32 / gallon
Speeds make automobile safety an issue
25,000 performers tour 4,000 U.S. theaters
Auditions for Fundraiser Talent Show at the Opera House
This show is being put together by Anna Mollman of Lead-Deadwood High School, and benefitting Children's Miracle Network.
Auditions:
Monday March 16th 5-6:30 at the Opera House
Wednesday March 18th 4-5:30 at the Lead-Deadwood High School
(If you aren't available during one of the audition times, let Anna Mollman know and you can work something out.)
Show date is April 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
If you are interested in participating or have questions email Anna Mollman at:
am3158@k12.sd.us
or call her on her cell phone 605-641-5354.
When you contact her please include what type of act you will be performing and the best way for her to reach you.
Thanks!
Sarah Carlson and Dave Scherer
Directors for the May 2009 production of
"The Music Man" at the Historic Homestake Opera House
Auditions:
Monday March 16th 5-6:30 at the Opera House
Wednesday March 18th 4-5:30 at the Lead-Deadwood High School
(If you aren't available during one of the audition times, let Anna Mollman know and you can work something out.)
Show date is April 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
If you are interested in participating or have questions email Anna Mollman at:
am3158@k12.sd.us
or call her on her cell phone 605-641-5354.
When you contact her please include what type of act you will be performing and the best way for her to reach you.
Thanks!
Sarah Carlson and Dave Scherer
Directors for the May 2009 production of
"The Music Man" at the Historic Homestake Opera House
Recap of Tuesday Rehearsal Night #2
Once again, close to 40 cast members were present for a read-through of Act 2.
There were lots of laughs. Thanks to all who could be there.
Show dates and rehearsal schedule were announced.
There's additional people in River City!
Welcome Pete Squire!
Welcome Hope Foster and her daughter Ashlyn!
Winthrop sang a lovely "Gary, Indiana" song all by himself! No music at all.
Way to go, Miles. And thanks for coming all the way from Belle Fourche!
Dave and Sarah are currently working on:
- specific time table for small group rehearsals
- music rehearsal schedule with cast and Dean
- plans for the set... we'll pull that group together soon
Thanks to everyone for their time!
Sarah and Dave
There were lots of laughs. Thanks to all who could be there.
Show dates and rehearsal schedule were announced.
There's additional people in River City!
Welcome Pete Squire!
Welcome Hope Foster and her daughter Ashlyn!
Winthrop sang a lovely "Gary, Indiana" song all by himself! No music at all.
Way to go, Miles. And thanks for coming all the way from Belle Fourche!
Dave and Sarah are currently working on:
- specific time table for small group rehearsals
- music rehearsal schedule with cast and Dean
- plans for the set... we'll pull that group together soon
Thanks to everyone for their time!
Sarah and Dave
Rehearsal Night #1
Thank you, everyone who was able to make it to rehearsal.
Thirty-nine people made it to first large group!
The cast helped arrange chairs in a large circle onstage.
Books were handed out and shared. Additional books will arrive, hopefully next week, along with rehearsal cds.
Sarah and Dave then spoke a bit, talked about show dates, answered questions and rehearsal began at 7 pm.
The group read through Act 1. When the cue came for songs, the group listened to and sang with the rehearsal cd.
"The Wells Fargo Wagon" sounded pretty good for the first time. There were lots of feet tapping!
The group was introduced to the River City School Board: The Black Hills Blend Quartet.
The group also learned that though Sarah was a disc jockey for ten years, she has absolutely no idea how to run a cd player.
Special thanks to Dean Peterson for supplying the cd and cd player. (And for cautiously eyeing the music score!)
The new members of River City are:
Jim and Betty Dunn (The Stubborn Iowan Couple)
Larry Enright (Constable Locke)
Myca Ryan
Janyce Cameron
Thirty-nine people made it to first large group!
The cast helped arrange chairs in a large circle onstage.
Books were handed out and shared. Additional books will arrive, hopefully next week, along with rehearsal cds.
Sarah and Dave then spoke a bit, talked about show dates, answered questions and rehearsal began at 7 pm.
The group read through Act 1. When the cue came for songs, the group listened to and sang with the rehearsal cd.
"The Wells Fargo Wagon" sounded pretty good for the first time. There were lots of feet tapping!
The group was introduced to the River City School Board: The Black Hills Blend Quartet.
The group also learned that though Sarah was a disc jockey for ten years, she has absolutely no idea how to run a cd player.
Special thanks to Dean Peterson for supplying the cd and cd player. (And for cautiously eyeing the music score!)
The new members of River City are:
Jim and Betty Dunn (The Stubborn Iowan Couple)
Larry Enright (Constable Locke)
Myca Ryan
Janyce Cameron
First Rehearsal: Monday, March 2: 6:30 pm
Monday - Large Group
ACT I
Read-through of all scenes
Full company
As you read through the scenes,
you'll listen to the music provided on cd.
Other items:
More books on their way.
CD set is on its way.
Thanks,
Sarah and Dave
ACT I
Read-through of all scenes
Full company
As you read through the scenes,
you'll listen to the music provided on cd.
Other items:
More books on their way.
CD set is on its way.
Thanks,
Sarah and Dave
Books, pizza and introductions
Thursday night cast and crew of The Music Man joined up for pizza at the Historic Homestake Opera House (HHOH), and learned a bit about the building's history and the rehearsal schedule.
Each cast member introduced themselves (there's many people from outside of Lead-Deadwood) and some added their own voice to their introductions.
A special thanks to Jeff Snedeker (Mayor Shinn) and his daughter Olivia (Gracie Shinn) for the pizza from Pizza Lab in Central City (578-9933). We also were joined by 4 new actors. Welcome!
Dialogue and music materials were distributed. Please take care of your materials - it's $25 to the production company if you lose or damage them. If you didn't get your materials, we'll get them to you next rehearsal you are able to attend.
Rehearsal for all will start on Monday, March 2 at 6:30 pm. We'll read through all of Act 1.
Each cast member introduced themselves (there's many people from outside of Lead-Deadwood) and some added their own voice to their introductions.
A special thanks to Jeff Snedeker (Mayor Shinn) and his daughter Olivia (Gracie Shinn) for the pizza from Pizza Lab in Central City (578-9933). We also were joined by 4 new actors. Welcome!
Dialogue and music materials were distributed. Please take care of your materials - it's $25 to the production company if you lose or damage them. If you didn't get your materials, we'll get them to you next rehearsal you are able to attend.
Rehearsal for all will start on Monday, March 2 at 6:30 pm. We'll read through all of Act 1.
Thursday Night Orientation at 7 pm + WEATHER
To our new cast:
- Please use your own judgment when it comes to traveling the roads,
- If you decide to not attend for that reason then let Sarah or Dave know.
Sarah cell: 605-929-6427
sarah@tdgcommunications.com
Dave cell: 605-381-8753
sdscherer@rushmore.com
- Please use your own judgment when it comes to traveling the roads,
- If you decide to not attend for that reason then let Sarah or Dave know.
Sarah cell: 605-929-6427
sarah@tdgcommunications.com
Dave cell: 605-381-8753
sdscherer@rushmore.com
An Incredible and Wonderful Problem
"So many wonderful people turned out to audition for the "Music Man" that an incredible and wonderful problem is at hand. How to make the choices for principle players. Voices, presence, matchups, male, female, ages. Sarah and Dave started discussing possiblities Sunday immediately following auditions and daily since. The field is narrowed down and a list of the principle players for the cast will be available soon. Looking forward to the ensemble meet and greet on Thursday evening."
"Oh my dear little librarian. You pile up enough tomorrows and you'll find you have nothing but a bunch of empty yesterdays."
No empty yesterdays at the Historic Homestake Opera House. The Music Man is coming to Town.
There were many people who love the Opera House interested in playing some sort of offstage part in the musical, whether it was prop-wrangling or costume-sewing or light-projecting or stage managing.
Sarah and Dave had a crew before audition dates were even settled.
Thursday's audition night: 25 interested singer/actors.
Sunday audition night: 35 interested singer/actors.
It was a beautiful thing to have to make additional copies of audition sign-up sheets.
Beautiful.
There were many people who love the Opera House interested in playing some sort of offstage part in the musical, whether it was prop-wrangling or costume-sewing or light-projecting or stage managing.
Sarah and Dave had a crew before audition dates were even settled.
Thursday's audition night: 25 interested singer/actors.
Sunday audition night: 35 interested singer/actors.
It was a beautiful thing to have to make additional copies of audition sign-up sheets.
Beautiful.
“The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.” - Sarah Ban Breathnach
The time had come for thinking about the possiblity of putting on a 2nd musical in the spring at the Historic Homestake Opera House (HHOH).
"Unbelieveable!"
"Unthinkable!"
"We'll never be able to do a show like that again."
"It was fun - one for the books. But I don't see it happening here."
These types of comments are heard, yes.
But also, they may be conjured up in one's head when one is being doubtful about one's capabilities.
What if some really enthusiastic people got together and did this?
WHY can't they do anything they want to do? What about not hiring a choreographer or a director?
Are there better-suited shows for this community? What would be a good one to start out on their own with?
These were the right questions.
Donna Fjelstad directed "Fiddler On the Roof" in April of 2008, and it was a hit for all involved.
Dave Scherer and Sarah had discussions with Donna and also Dave and Sarah and Karen have also had many talks.
We now have come to the conclusion that we won't know what we can't do unless we try it. TRY IT.
Let's learn and have fun doing, rather than just dreaming.
"Unbelieveable!"
"Unthinkable!"
"We'll never be able to do a show like that again."
"It was fun - one for the books. But I don't see it happening here."
These types of comments are heard, yes.
But also, they may be conjured up in one's head when one is being doubtful about one's capabilities.
What if some really enthusiastic people got together and did this?
WHY can't they do anything they want to do? What about not hiring a choreographer or a director?
Are there better-suited shows for this community? What would be a good one to start out on their own with?
These were the right questions.
Donna Fjelstad directed "Fiddler On the Roof" in April of 2008, and it was a hit for all involved.
Dave Scherer and Sarah had discussions with Donna and also Dave and Sarah and Karen have also had many talks.
We now have come to the conclusion that we won't know what we can't do unless we try it. TRY IT.
Let's learn and have fun doing, rather than just dreaming.
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