The cast poses for a group photo (many more participated in support roles)
It all came together on November 7 and it was fantastic. A 2+ hour, nearly professional quality, production with 16 scenes. The female lead, Maggie, played by Sherrine, was in every scene and she did a wonderful job. Her expressions of emotion were easily seen and heard even in the back row. And, speaking of the back row ... it sure looked like the entire ship turned out to watch. The 'Neptune' theatre was packed for the one night performance on Nov 7. Sherrine, her co-star JJ played by Eric, and many other cast members acted, sang, and danced!! We were all exquisitely entertained!
It was Cherie Ohlsson's (an Odyssey resident) dream to produce a play about Maggie and JJ who are legends in the area of Colorado where Cherie grew up. She was determined, and she infected everyone with her enthusiasm. She needed stage sets but there was no way to construct actual sets. Jim, John, Paul and others put their heads, dollars, and technology together to create a rear projection system with digital backdrops, music, and lighting to support the production. Jim saw this as an opportunity to learn and use a new software system (to him) called QLabs.
Jim working his tech magic for the play - kind of like the Wizard of Oz!
This is where he sets up cues that will play music and change backdrops just by clicking a button. He spent hours and hours in our cabin watching YouTube videos to learn the system. He was hooked. Others took on the task of lighting. I heard there were over 100 'cues' for lighting alone. Cherie exclaimed that all she had to do was describe her vision and, like magic, people made it happen.
But, Jim also had an acting part! I think he was chosen because of his mustache! It fit the part of the saloon owner so well. This was a speaking part AND singing AND dancing!
Jim getting into his role while waiting for the play to begin
Jim poses with his dance partner, Lori Rae
Unfortunately, because of licensing for the screenplay, we were unable to record any of the play itself. You'll have to take my word for it that the entire production was simply wonderful, and Jim was a real hit!
Cast, and some of the supporting crew. Cherie (the director) in the blue dress kneeling in front.
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