HOODWINKED

The first weekend of HOODWINKED has come and gone and the show has been very well received. The energy and enthusiasm of the cast has certainly transferred to the audiences. Despite the crowds being average in number they did not disappoint anyone in their reactions to the on stage silliness.

It has been a long and rocky road through Sherwood Forest to get to this point, we took a very laid-back approach to the early rehearsal period and then the usual sicknesses and missed rehearsals set in which lead to being well behind schedule going into tech week. The traditional long day on tech Sunday was almost a record setter with last minute changes to lights, sound, costumes and scene changes. Everyone was working very hard, nerves were stressed and emotions ran high but as it usually does, it somehow all comes together in the end. I was very proud of the show, especially on Sunday.

Maybe this would be a good time to insert a motivational moment…

“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”

John Quincy Adams

When I read that quote, I thought immediately about the patience of my cast and their commitment to persevere though all the craziness of what comes from learning new music and ever changing blocking issues. Then when all hope seems to be lost, as many of the cast and crew were thinking the magic happens and all the difficulties of the last 8 weeks disappear and the fun starts as their characters finally come to life and the audience laughs and applauds.

This show is different in the fact that it is such a melodrama at times while being mixed with beautiful and touching love songs. In addition to being sprinkled with corny bad puns that evoke loud groans from the audience. Without a doubt, I think it takes awhile for the audience to warm up to exactly how to react to it.

GENERAL THEATRE ETIQUETTE – RULE #1

IT IS OK TO LAUGH A OUT LOUD, BOO, HISS AND GROAN AT THE BAD JOKES

 

We have one more weekend of three shows; plenty of good seats remain, so call some friends and make a night of it and get to FCT to see the very well performed and severely silly show by a great cast.

HOWEVER, BEFORE THIS SHOW IS OVER…

AUDITIONS FOR A TUNA CHRISTMAS, (night 1)

With only a cast of 2 men needed, to fill the demanding roles of the 22 residents of Tuna, Texas expectations for a huge turnout for auditions were not needed but always encouraged, everybody loves good competition.

All interested men will still be considered at Monday night auditions.

Come on out and read!

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About Mitchell Antesky

Also known as the "Crazy Bald Guy", Mitch has filled many different roles at FCT and other area theatres, including (deep breath) president, chairman, propmaster, tech director, set designer, set dresser, actor, and director...but not all at once. He is active at Genoa Civic Theatre, Bellevue Society for the Arts, and frequently collaborates with Oak Harbor High School as a designer and technical consultant.