YESTERDAY...

i am so proud of everyone for a great rehearsal yesterday! you guys hung with me... and we got a lot accomplished. every day that goes by, i'm more and more excited.

and then... drum roll, please... let's give it up for scott galloway, katie noblitt, darlene runyon, dee ward, nathan grant, tim slonecker, jacob west, ryan and landon evans, and bailey long for staying until 10:00 last night working on the set... woo hoo.

today, kevin and wayne tudor, and jason robertson are finishing up the floor. you guys rock!

UPCOMING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE and other stuff

this sunday (oct 29) we will be blocking scene 1 – 3:00 to 5:00 pm

this will involve all cast and chorus (children included... i know we said initially the kids wouldn’t start until next sunday, however, our time with kim is short and this will be our only blocking rehearsal for scene 1)

wednesday (nov 1) we will block scene 5 (and scene 3 if time allows) – 6:45 to 8:00 pm

sunday (nov 5) we will block scene 6 – 3:00 to 5:00 pm

wednesday (nov 8) we will block scene 4 – 6:45 to 8:00

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jaime and paul (beck studio guys) are finishing up the last batten (that's the pole that goes up and down... ha ha) as i type. i'm even seeing it go up on the webcam. this afternoon, we will be finishing up the first layer of the wood floor, then setting up for the weekend.

woo hoo!

Bill, played by Calvin Malone (by Marla Carter)

After talking with Calvin for only a few minutes, it’s obvious that he’s a star—not just a theatrical star, but the kind of star that God refers to in Daniel 12:3. “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens…like the stars, forever and ever.” At a relatively young age—he’s a senior at Daviess County High School--Calvin has a long list of accomplishments on stage and off. On stage, he’s appeared in Les Miserable, 42nd Street, Bye-Bye Birdie, Music Man, Sound of Music, and Annie Jr, just to name a few. He is currently working toward college and would like very much to attend Belmont in Nashville, a school widely known for its music program, as a musical theater major. Calvin comes from a very musical family. His mother has her masters degree in piano performance, teaches piano lessons, and plays the piano at their church. Both of his older sisters hold music degrees and teach music to children in various capacities. And recently his dad returned to his love of music and teaching by taking a job as choir director at South Spencer High School. Can you say, “Wow?”

Off stage and aside from all the music, Calvin shows wisdom beyond his years. His favorite Christmas memory is sitting at home with his mom, watching White Christmas and anxiously praying for his dad and sister who were traveling home on the dangerous, icy roads. Calvin says he is so blessed to have such godly parents and to be surrounded by such good examples of faith. God has already impressed upon Calvin the need to depend on Him for everything, and to trust Him to provide. Calvin said that recently God has been teaching him to be humble, a lesson he seems to be learning well. He is certainly a person of great talent, but with a humble and kind spirit.

...HOW MANY DAYS - AND COUNTING?

i have no idea... but i'm sure somebody has figured it out. 'course, me being the details guy that i am...

not even worth finishing that thought...

at any rate. here's what's happening this week. jamie and paul (they're the guys from beck studios out of cincinatti - you can see their pix on the photos page) are just about finished with the fly system. no, we're not "flying" anyone... although, connie osborne would be the first on my list - you were born for this stuff connie!

kevin and wayne tudor began putting the sub floor down. i'd like to have the sub layer finished by this weekend. (there will be one more layer of plywood on top of that.)

kim finished up the choreography for the castle and for two of the groups for "christmas all through time." kim is doing a fabulous job, and i think everyone is having a blast! check out the pix on the photos page.

marla carter (one of occ's top roving reporters) is in the process of getting the scoop on our principle characters. look for those somewhere on this website...

ben and the choir have been rehearsing since august. i think ben's doing a fantastic job with the choir!!! don't you?! choir, you guys are sounding great! thanks for all your hard work!

gary finished "tweeking" (no idea if that's a word, or how to spell it...) the orchestration for "gloria." and, i think all of the orchestra players are confirmed for the show. a 30+ piece orchestra... not too shabby!

MY PRODUCTION TEAM IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
if you have a minute to encourage these people, please do so...
here they are

ben browning, choir
gary laughrey, orchestra
shari zehr, kids director
josh hancock, lights/fx
john hunley, sound tech
scott galloway, stage manager
debbie horton, costumes/hair/make up
kim johnson, choreography
carson smith, publicity
phyllis & darrell humphrey, financial/seceratary


AND... IF YOU HAVEN'T HUGGED RETHA CUNNINGHAM (the costume lady) - DO IT THE NEXT POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY. you would not believe all this lady has done. i mean it!!! WOULD NOT BELIEVE!!!!!!!!! retha! you're amazing!
p.s. she could print out this blog page and sew three wedding gowns... i garauntee!

along those lines... i'm so blessed to have debbie horton back in the saddle with me. remind me later, and i'll have marla uncover the scoop on debbie... how she got roped into this gig, and everything God is doing through her. WOW!!! you can't wait to hear the stories. i know... i know...

the posters, tickets, yard signs, and billboard are all underway. you will be hearing more about these from carson as time draws closer. btw - tickets go on sale the weekend of nov. 18/19.

i could say so much more... and i will. but, for those of you who think i have too much time on my hands (...and you would be sorely mistaken...), i will end my little blog for today.

bye for now.
as always,
randy

SO MANY PEOPLE!!!

i wish there was a way for everyone to see and experience what i have to date as it relates to the production. i will elaborate more later, but i am so proud to be a part of this ministry. woo hoo.
...so, that's my first blog. check back later for more stuff.
as always,
randy

Welcome!

Here's the first post! More to come soon!