Thanks for the memories
Sending a big, hearty wave to the wonderful cast and crew of “The Back-Porch Gang!” This picture was taken immediately after the final performance. As Myrtle would say: “The glow still lingers on.”
From the first day of rehearsals to the final performance, directing this show was a joyful experience. Thank you to (left to right) Ida Steele, Denise Swain, Kurt Grabenstein, Barbara S. Hartman, Joe De Mott, and Beth Graham Lamy for breathing life into the sublime characters of this funny, heartwarming comedy. It was an absolute pleasure to work with each of you on this project. Let’s hear it for Calvin Coolidge, y’all!
Thank you to our talented playwright, Ben Scranton, who wrote a beautiful story that seemed to resonate with San Antonio audiences. I love every word in this script.
Another thanks to Kurt for creating the fantastic sound design for the show.
Thank you to our stage manager Gina Schneider for joining us on this cheese-spilled journey to Waldo County. Thank you Xander Zamora, our casting assistant, for helping me cast the right actors in the right roles. Thank you to Ashton Simmons for capturing the perfect photo for our show poster. Thank you to Gibbs Saad for creating a fabulous poster that helped us with our marketing campaign. Thank you to our promotions manager Kurt Wilkinson for his support of the show and his excellent marketing work. Thank you also to the Overtime staff for the mysterious orange barrel (ahem) and the simple, but effective beige set. Thank you again to Beth for the back porch furniture! It gave the show an authentic vibe. And thank you for hosting our cast party in your beautiful home! It was the perfect Sunday gathering. Thank you also to Patricia and Chloe Zamora for donating the decorative plants for our little retirement home in between rehearsals for your own shows.
Last, but not least, thank you everyone who came to enjoy the show! We appreciated all the laughs, of which there were many! Long live LIVE theatre!
I would like to thank my friends, family, acting students, and colleagues for taking the time to see the play. I loved sharing this comedy with you! My mom, who hadn't had a chance to see my directorial work, traveled from New Mexico to see the show on opening weekend and she loved it!
Life happens fast. Recognize a good moment when you see one. I will long cherish all the *great* moments I shared with “The Back-Porch Gang.”
Until next time.