The Hobbit was a Hit!
 | The Hobbit closed on Sunday May 18th with a full house and a standing ovation. We had a very successful run with good press and support from VLT's remarkable staff. Kudos go to Sandie Henderson, Jasmine Deal, Denelle Balliet, Deb Polk and the entire cast. We all take away moments from shows and with the Hobbit there are many. Zach in a dress. The film you guys took when I went to the bathroom. The creation of the battle scene. Mr. Scott's Sean Connery impression. My endless rah-rah speeches. Working in the small rehearsal hall with 20 people. The humor. Jazz always at the ready with music cues.The craziness at the auditions. And the wonderful reality that we made good friends, no one fought, everyone worked hard and we even saw some romances bloom. Next time you see Dorian in the halls, roar at him. He did a wonderful job not only doing the voice of Smaug but in the creation of the beast itself. Along with Donna Buckalter, our tireless scenic designer, they truly created magic on stage. You might want to thank Mark Dukes also. He did more for our show then the cast realizes. He was the go-to-man and never failed us. I will remember this show forever not because it was my first but because you fine young actors made this journey the best of my life. |
"In the Theater, a lifetime is set came down about an hour and a half after we closed. I'm so glad we took things like the mushrooms. Great idea Reece. Kenzie got one too, which went along with her character and the pony debacle. I will never forget the look on Tim's face when I gave him the sword at the end. It's glowing with pride. Tony and Zach's quill and sword fight makes me giggle to this day. Patrick's "Excellent" and Hayley's "I'm here!" Boy, Logan really got going with the "Well, it's been long enough." speech. Kaitlyn, Rox and Jaz dancing around the Trolls and that wicked laugh of hers. Charlie getting a stand-alone applause mid-show. Kimmy got applause after each dance. Jaker's snorts. My inability to say Dwalin. Ella always getting a laugh on the spider joke. "Oy" from Hannah. Taylor's perfect comic timing, "I am!" Hunter's "Is this the same hobbit who was lost without his pocket hankie". Timmy and Patrick's stare down. Brant's "O, right". "Always room for Fuzzy creature" Pariesa made me laugh every night. Reece and Summer's hungry scene always got a laugh. Those steep stairs. Shane's ear- splitting scream night after night. Ally stepping in for Frenchie. Syd and Jaz at rehearsal two before hand. Rox and her poems. Tony's girly-man scream. |  |
 | The echoes in the caves. "What's that --- like chicken" The night we were dressed up and no photographer. Finishing Pillowman and going head long into the Hobbit. We must have been crazy "Hayley, Tony and Patrick." Ryan kept getting more roles. The look on the guys faces when they saw what a dance belt really was. Patrick's beard coming off and his mooning. And Hunter bringing him down . . with a baby kick. These may not be great moments but they make me laugh. "Icoudkil'imyermajesty" The Dragon when it almost bite off Kim Cool's head. Missing Frenchie. The jerk taking pictures in the audience. Being up till 4 am playing Call of Doo-doo. Hayley's cough. CAST PARTY SATURDAY MAY 31st Details to follow. I will need help! Hobbit Moms to the rescue!! |
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