Marion Makela ("Louise") backstage with Amanda Mayville
("Tessie Tura") & Judy Reeder ("Mazeppa").
Before long it was time to bring the group together for a last minute message from the Director.
Below, Brian Marvin ("Mr. Kringelein") starts to
round everyone up.
Director Andre DeWilde always had moral boosting words of encouragement for the cast
moments before the audience was seated.
Director Andre DeWilde
Director Andre DeWilde going over a few last minute pointers with Jason Franks ("Tulsa") & Nicole Jackson ("Baby June").
At last the moment everyone was waiting for, "Curtain up, light the lights!" It's showtime. A few
last minute wishes for luck and great performances and the show was about to begin!
Anne gives Casey a quick kiss for luck just before the show begins - "a kiss for luck and we're on our way" - name that tune!
As the story of "Gypsy" unfolded, the show was full of the vibrant sights
and sounds of the memorable musical that it was. Everyone gave their all to their parts and it was an exciting
show!
Uncle Jocko with the star performer of "Uncle Jocko's Kiddie Show".
Carley Rae Rudolph (L - "Baby Louise") and Nicole Jackson (R - "Baby June"). "Let me entertain you...."
"Madame Rose's Toreadorables!"
It took real team effort to perform as the cow!
Marion Makela (L - Louise) and Kayla Kerentoff (R).
"Moo, moo - moo, moo!"
"How long did it take me to get used to those coats!"
A real life mother/daughter team, Casey Makela & Marion Makela -
"Madame Rose and her daughter - Gypsy!"
Casey & Marion had worked together 10 years ago in Shoreline Players production of "Annie Get Your Gun", Casey was "Annie" and Marion was "Nellie".
Stage Manager Jay Wells with Marion, Casey and Music Director Jim Sapp.
After the show there was a wonderful cast party and everyone got to relax and enjoy themselves with
refreshments and good friends!
There were many, many families who worked together in this production!
