A guest blog by James Fofonoff I just returned home from the dress rehearsal of Summerland Singers and Players latest live theatre production: We are performing six shows of "It's A Wonderful Life"—a radio play. As the cast debriefed with Director, Linda Guebert. I shared some thoughts on the value of community theatre from my... Continue Reading →
Trump and Sanders visit “It’s a Wonderful Life”
The production by Summerland Singers and Players of “It’s a Wonderful Life—The Radio Play” continues well with three performances now under our belt. The cast, including the foley (a live sound effects technician) are sure-footed and able to cope with the inevitable variations we each insert into our performances. Live community theatre is a team-building... Continue Reading →
There’s one thing missing from “It’s a Wonderful Life” – Me!
Juno is a celebrated blogger with an international following. She blogs on dogs (obviously), community, social justice, music, and politics. She lives with the MaPaw and PaPaw in Summerland. Now four years old, she is proud of her Labradoodle heritage and connections. Yes, I know, everyone in Summerland is looking forward to the Singers and... Continue Reading →
It’s a Wonderful Life, here in Summerland — Another in our “Life in our little town” series
AKA 100+ years of community theatre and still going strong in Summerland Riding home from play rehearsal the other night I offered our director a modest suggestion. You see, I am providing incidental music for a production of the supernatural, holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Our show opens Friday December 1 and continues Dec... Continue Reading →