My memory of the cast standing on the stage being lowered into the orchestra pit at the end of the show is still vivid in my memory. Fast forward a few years. My journey takes me to another All State production, this one as the local arrangements person for an original play about the life of King Arthur, One Voice . I continued on my journey to last year, a new experience, this time as producer of the All State Show Big River . Finally, my journey has led me to yet another All State production, perhaps my final one from behind the scenes.
Rehearsals spread out over four long weekends in four months.
Assisting in my task and helping by designing and building the set is my husband, Bob, the Pontius Pilate of that Superstar production of so long ago. Meeting new and now dear friends who are a part of the production staff and working with the most talented young actors, technicians, and musicians that i have ever had the pleasure of working with in a show is a pinnacle of my personal odyssey. These young people have begun their odyssey in West Side Story that will lead them to new roads and experiences for the rest of their lives. It is my hope that some one of you out in the audience will have a similar journey as mine. Thank you to all who have contributed to making my life journey so wonderful.