The Beale Street Theater has finally been done but fund raising goes on for lights and other improvements. But they are performing shows there now. Annie was performed in the theater and every week the is something going on. It is also ten years since Beale Street Theater became a thing. Matt Hecht provided the M.C. He interviewed Sara Peterson who was instrumental in getting the start, and found the old movie theater which has now been converted to the theater. He also interviewed Kristie Michelson who is the executive director at Kingman Center for the Arts. During the evening he also interview the directors of many of the shows.
The night presented acts from many of the historical shows. Grease they presented "One Last Kiss." It is very catchy and I have driven my wife crazy singing it. From Sound of Music they had "Climb Every Mountain." From Elf they performed "Sparklejollytwinklejingley." From Cinderella I really enjoyed "Stepsister's Lament" performed by two friends. And of course from Annie "Tomorrow." This was the last song and the audience sang as well.
I performed in three musicals with Beale Street, and they were all represented. Frome Fiddler on the Roof they performed the "Matchmaker" song. From Music Man the ladies performed "Pick a Little Talk a Little" the gossip song. I found myself humming (singing softly) "Goodnight Ladies" which I sang in the musical with the quartet. From Scarlet Pimpernell the sand "The Riddle". This is a trio and also had three persons dancing as they struggle to find their place. I had never seen this audience side and it was great.
My pictures focused on taking pictures of the venue. It was a fun afternoon (I attended the matinee). It was good to see old friends.
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| Andy Divine |
