The snow began in the early morning hours. I cautiously watched blowing snow fill my driveway and street, but knew the show would go on...there was no doubt.
By the time the cast and crew arrived at the theatre, the wind was whipping around the buildings at a harsh angle. Everyone blew in with a huff wearing their boots and sneakers.
I knew not to worry about the crowd...folks would come, and that they did. By 6:30 the lobby at Fabiani Theatre was filled with town and country folks. Some came from Columbia City and Michigan. The only member of the cast was the trombone player who did not make it down from Michigan. It did not stop the wonderful Trine Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Mark Kays. They were wonderful and no one knew!
It was a full house again with popcorn and the film at the intermission. There were tears and roses and applause and then the quiet dark theatre.
The cast party went on until the wee hours of the morning as cast members raised champagne glasses to a job well done and let their hair down for an evening of laughter and reflection.
What is next? Hmmm...the blog will continue, more stories added, events covered, and we will continue to hear from the Voice of Angola.
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