Footloose

My latest venture and adventure has been to be involved with a production of "Footloose" in one of our local community theatres. The Howells Opera House in Oakley, Idaho is at least 100 yrs. old and still has a pressed tin ceiling that is just beautiful. This opportunity came along just when I needed a new challenge. Gail Gillette, a woman I had worked with before, many moons ago-ha-called me and said she was directing and asked me to help her. She was giving me complete control over the choreography: I could get other people to do it, I could do it myself, I could do some and turn the rest over to other people--whatever I wanted. So I became the Coordinator of the Choreography and also Assistant Director (that is a new job I haven't ever tried). It has been really fun! First of all, it was a huge ego boost to be remembered and asked to be involved. Gail is so great to work with and the kids and other cast members, for the most part, have been a joy to work with. Of course, there are always a few headaches when dealing with teenagers--all those fragile self-esteems to navigate around. BUT, I feel like I have been able to do it all: the navigating, the helping, the being stern when I have to be, the building-up when I need to (lots of this), and just all the time it has taken away from my family. My kids and Dave have been very supportive and I really appreciate that. Because as I said before, for many different reasons I NEEDED to do this. Come see the show if you possibly can and tell me what you think. Hopefully, it is a good reflection of all of our time and effort. It has been the boost I needed.