Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Performing at the Lost Colony Theatre

Over the summer, the cast of "Grease" performed at the Lost Colony Theatre in Manteo, North Carolina. This was a tremendous experience for the cast. The entire process was unbelievable for me. This trip began when I arrived at lunch, which the cast of Oklahoma provided for us. After lunch, the cast drove back to the dorms and they began going through the house with excitement. We were then invited back to the theatre to eat dinner and see the performance of "Oklahoma". This show was hilarious and the cast very talented. My mother was along on the trip and loved "Oklahoma" too, she laughed and she does have a distinct laugh. Everyone got to know her for her laugh! There was a cast party after the show and we were all invited to that too. I had the opportunity to meet and talk with the cast members. Back at the dorms, the house was full of talk about how good the show was and how much everyone enjoyed it. We had our performance the next night. We started our day with rehearsal at the open theatre. By the time we were to rehearse, the sun, heat and our sweat was unbelievable. We had so much sand all stuck to us, that by the time we returned to the dorm that late afternoon, we had a trail of sand following us! We all got ready and went back for the show. They had to hold the opening of the show because they were still selling tickets. It was sooooo exciting because they nearly sold out and it was the largest audience in attendance for a show outside of the Lost Colony production! I hope I get to perform there again! The people and the experience of working in that environment was priceless! The Hurrah Players have been invited back to perform at the Lost Colony again next summer!
Michael Johnson