Posted by Lydia on Jan 3, 2009 in
This 'n' that I’m not much of a resolution person. I usually make one—not to make any resolutions. So as soon as I’ve made it, I’ve broken it. But I do a have some goals for this year.
2008 had its good and bad points. The baddest was finding out I have diabetes. But, once I found out it was easy enough to go back to a low carb way of eating. And now I make more of an effort to get a walk in nearly every day. So far progress is good. I went from an A1c of 13 in August, to 11 in September, to 7.1 in December. Not bad for only 4 months. So the goal now is to get it to 6 or lower.
Of course, I hope for a good role or two to play this year. But I have so much going on between work and WVTC and “extracurricular” projects that I intend to be fairly picky about what I choose to do. I’ll discuss the other stuff as the year goes along.
That’s another goal—to blog more. Actually, to write more, in general.
Posted by Lydia on Dec 5, 2008 in
Theatre I’ve been neglecting this blog for quite a while, but hey, life happens. Just to review the year…
Jesse explains things to Thelma in 'NIGHT, MOTHER
Phyl Charnes and I did
‘NIGHT, MOTHER at the Landmark Studio in fall of 2007 and then revived it for the ACT 2 Theatre Company in February this year.
Lenny and Claire share rumors with Ken in RUMORS
Greg Mach and I did RUMORS at the Landmark Studio last spring. That’s us with Rocky Gettel (right) in the picture.
In August I auditioned for, and got a small role in, a play called SHIRAZ by Don Fidler with M.T. Pockets Theatre Company in Morgantown. Had a great time getting to know the folks in that group. Hope I can do something again with them some time.
Scene from SHIRAZ with Don Fidler and Shea Thompson
Timing on this one turned out to be a bit stressful, though. As soon as rehearsals started, I found out I have diabetes. Managed to have a good time, anyway.
Poster for HANSEL AND GRETEL
Last month I had a blast playing the Wicked Witch in
HANSEL AND GRETEL: An Operetta For Children based on the Humperdinck opera. It was adapted to be done by children. I was the only adult in the show. Don’t have any pictures yet, but as soon as I do I’ll post them. This was the first time ACT 2 has attempted an all-children cast production, but director Kathy Younglove has lots of experience with children’s theatre and pulled it all together wonderfully. We partnered with the
Chanticleer Children’s Chorus who lended their beautiful voices to all the choral music. And the dancing angels who protected Hansel and Gretel in the woods were
Premier Studio of Dance students. The music was lovely and the set was really gorgeous.
I designed the poster for this one. That’s our Hansel (Bailey Jackson) and Gretel (Sierra Frosch) in the poster.
Tags: ACT 2, Add new tag, Landmark Studio, MT Pockets
Posted by Lydia on Nov 23, 2007 in
Theatre Haven’t been keeping up very well, but ACT 2 did have that fall show. It was CLUE: THE MUSICAL and it was great. The venue was the YWCA of Harrison County. Here’s the poster (my design).
And Phyl Charnes and I finished a run of Marsha Norman’s ‘NIGHT, MOTHER at the Landmark Studio for the Arts in Sutton, WV. Here’s the poster, designed by Tommye Geil.
Also, still with one more weekend performance to go, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is playing at Fairmont State University on November 29-30 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. in the Wallman Hall Theatre
I’ll try to keep up better as we go along. ACT 2 has a business meeting Wed. Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. to discuss the next show, probably in February or thereabouts. I’ll let you know what we decide.
In March, the Landmark Studio for the Arts will be doing RUMORS. I’ll be in that one. So will Greg Mach of WV Wesleyan. AND he’s directing his students in the same show around the same time.
Posted by Lydia on Jul 21, 2007 in
Theatre ACT2 Theatre Company is planning a fall show, probably in October. Jason Young will direct and the details aren’t worked out yet, but something will be announced soon. So keep and eye out! And if you’re interested in working on the show, just leave a comment here!
Posted by Lydia on Jun 30, 2007 in
Theatre Gregory Mach, chair of the Theatre Arts program at WV Wesleyan College is playing a role in THE ODD COUPLE next week with WV Public Theatre in Morgantown.
The play takes place in 1965 and Greg had to cut his hair and shave his beard. You may not recognize him!
Show dates are:
July 3 - 8, 2007
at the WVU Creative Arts Center
Morgantown, WV
Tickets
Posted by Lydia on May 12, 2007 in
Theatre Looks pretty funny, folks!
May 11, 12, 18, 19
OPAL’S BABY
presented by the Landmark Players
COMEDY. By John Patrick.
The setting is Opal’s tumbledown home on the edge of the city dump, where Opal has a visitor looking for a tire to fit his 1927 REO truck. Misguided into thinking that Opal is a rich eccentric, the shifty visitor, Norman, announces (fallaciously) that he too is a Kronkie—and Opal’s long-lost kin. The upshot is that the warmhearted Opal takes him, and his whole family, in – whereupon they scheme to do her out of her supposed fortune. When Norman confides that his daughter-in-law, Verna, is pregnant (abetted by a well-placed pillow) Opal decides to leave all her worldly goods to the “baby,” and the others have to settle for petty thievery while they figure out how to get around their lie. Needless to say the “plot thickens” hilariously as they do so, but happily all ends well, at least for Opal, who emerges safe, sound and ready for whatever may come next.
Posted by Lydia on Apr 1, 2007 in
Theatre April 12 - 15, 2007
WV Wesleyan College
Department of Theatre and Dance
presents
CHICAGO
by Fred Ebb. Music by John Kander.
At the Atkinson Theatre.
Posted by Lydia on Mar 11, 2007 in
Theatre If you missed SIDE MAN at the Landmark Studio this week, you can still see it next Friday or Saturday. Jim Walker has pulled together a solid cast who work as a real ensemble. Jim Konkle and Tommye Geil had some great lighting going on, too.
Pictured: Dana Cogar, Jeff Hudkins, James Raywalt in SIDE MAN at the Landmark.
So don’t miss this one if you can help it!
Posted by Lydia on Feb 5, 2007 in
Theatre 
March 9, 10, 16, 17, 2007
for details visit the Landmark Studio website where you can download the latest Press Release.
Posted by Lydia on Nov 21, 2006 in
Theatre Here’s the press release…
Join the Landmark Players for their heartwarming Christmas Special “The Homecoming,” at 8:00 on December 1, 2, 8 and 9 as they take you back in time to Christmas Eve, 1933, in rural Virginia. “The Homecoming” was written by Earl Hamner, Jr., who became best known for his novel “Spencer’s Mountain,” which was inspired by his own childhood and formed the basis for both the film of the same name and the television series, “The Waltons.” Although known on television as The Waltons, they’re called The Spencers in the original book, which is how they’re named here.
The time is the Great Depression and the large Spencer family is struggling hard just to survive. With their father having to take the only available job a long way from home, the family is worried when their father has not arrived home from work on Christmas Eve during a snowstorm.
The production contains all of your favorite characters from the television series. As it
includes many children, the Landmark Players Youth Theater Project has utilized their camera equipment and made a mini-movie which will be shown within the play that portrays the search for their missing father. Locations for the filming included the Sutton Courthouse, St. Michael’s Church at historic Bulltown Village and Maplewood-at-Sutton. The cast consists of Taylor Armstrong, Cheryle Bailes, Jason Bookheimer, Joe Boyce, Merleen Campbell, Westley Carpenter, Cendall Cowan, Lex DeGruyl, Camma Duchaine, Romeo Duchaine, Rebecca Maher, Briar Martin, Mike Morris, Mary Plymale, Jim Raywalt, Nathan Rexroad, Steve Sanders, Joshua Summers, Adam Tanner and Kathy Walker. Technical Crew consists of Tess Morris, Kyle Allen and Justin Blankenship. The cinematographers are Kevin Carpenter and Tom Allen. Chris Allen
directed the show with help from Mitzi Morris.
Reserved seating is now available. Tickets may be reserved by calling 765-3766. All season ticket holders and advertising sponsors need to reserve their seats. Reserved tickets may be picked up and paid for at the door on the evening of the performance by 7:45. Tickets not claimed by 7:45 will be sold to the general public. When calling for your reserved seat, please give your name, the number of tickets, the date of the performance, and any special needs you may have. Ticket prices are $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and $4.00 for students. An opening night special of $20.00 for a family is offered on December 1st only.
This is being presented with special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing. For help with special seating needs/or handicapped seats call Kathy Walker at 304-765-3462.
