Were you ever in drama? Of course you were? You don’t remember? You don’t remember being in THE CHEESE STANDS ALONE in Elementary school. Every school child does some kind of drama when they are growing up. (My debut was in THE STREETS OF LAREDO in my 3rd grade glass and Paul Garrett and I [...]
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In Praise of The Arts In Education
April 8th, 2011
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Click here to open the gallery. Powered by Cincopa Media Platform for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer. Yesterday I witnessed something amazing. Something that only takes place in the State of Texas. Something that our lawmakers should take note of, and be proud of. Texas is the leader in Arts/Education in the [...]
Why Do We Need Theater?
April 30th, 2010
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I found this thought the other day and it expressed a great deal of what I feel the value of theater is to our lives and especially to children. WHY DO WE NEED THEATRE? Author Unknown 1. Theatre prepares students for life in the real world by guiding continual development and refinement of interpersonal skills. [...]
Churches As Theater
April 29th, 2010
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After almost a year back in local community theater productions I can tell you that I see similar things happening in both of my worlds (at times they seem to collide) One of the things happening in most growing churches is the use of theatrical principles of design, space, lighting, sound and props. I found [...]
Theater Is Everywhere
April 23rd, 2010
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Can you find theater where you live? If not check out This is a Friday Funny!
Follow Me to Wonderland!
April 9th, 2010
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Tonight is opening night for ALICE IN WONDERLAND at The Ritz Community Theater. This is the culmination of 6 weeks of rehearsals with 18 kids (from 3rd grade to Juniors in High school). They really have been a joy to work with. Just a few things to get ready today at the theater and then [...]
This Is One Musical I Won’t See
January 13th, 2010
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I love the theater, I really do, but does this musical really constitute anything of artistic value or is it purely political? (or opportunistic). My feeling is that it will make it to Broadway at some point and sometime in the future I’ll be watching the Tony awards and it will get some prize. I’ll [...]
BAD DAY AT GOPHER’S BREATH–Ritz Theater Fall production
October 11th, 2009
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Today was the final performance of BAD DAY AT GOPHERS BREATH (Samuel French) a western farce. It was the first time that my wife and I have been on stage together (me as BARKEEP and her as TEMPERANCE LADY). We certainly had fun. The Ritz Community Theater here is an all volunteer organization. I’m privileged [...]
When Dreams Become Reality
May 26th, 2009
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Almost 4 years ago I walked into The Ritz Community Theater here in Snyder just to see what was there. Along the walls of the theater were pictures of past productions that spanned some 11 years. I thought to myself “I’d love to direct a play here someday”. That dream came true this weekend with [...]
Opening Night–Under The Sycamore Tree
May 22nd, 2009
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Powered by GoodWidgets.com Tonight was opening night for our play UNDER THE SYCAMORE TREE. We had a great audience and it always helps when they laugh in the right places. I’m so proud of this cast. This production was put together in 3 1/2 weeks.. amazing and also very harrowing! Tonight I had the chance [...]
