We're Flying!

 

Come fly to the world of pure imagination!

I did not intend to be in this show. But here I am. I got a text in mid-Febrauary asking if I could fill in as Grandpa Joe. I wasn't sure, but they sold me when they said I didn't have to dance.

Joining the cast? One of the best decisions of my theater career!

I highly encourage you to come out and see this big, fantastic, enjoyable show!

It may be the biggest cast I've performed in, with close to fifty performers! Community theater fills many vital functions, but one of its best is large productions where many people can experience what theater is like, and whole families can get involved! Like the amazing Mr. Salt and his Oompa Loopa daughter, Ross Bedford and Alary Bedford! Or the accomplished Mrs. Bucket, her son playing Charlie, and another son playing an Oompa Loompa, Angi Helms, and her two boys, Noah and Micah!

I'd love to brag on every member of this cast and crew - it really takes a village to make a production as outstanding as this one.

I do have to mention Taylor Hereford as the perfectly quintessential Willy Wonka. His performance is Broadway quality and is the second time he's played the character at WACT. 

And it's been hard for me to stay in character with Liv McConney and Gabrielle Walker playing Augusta Gloop and Mrs. Gloop. They are brilliantly funny!

Charlie, played by Noah Helms, proves that the W.C. Fields quote - "Never work with children or animals," is absolutely wrong*. Noah has been a joy to work with and a true star performer (in his first performance with lines!). I also want to thank those who have helped me onstage so much, including Cole Hendley and Angi Helms, Mr. & Mrs. Bucket, and the Choral Director, Kathy Cox, for helping keep this "man without rhythm" on track!

The director, Jenny Varnadore, has been very supportive and kind to me and everyone else. It's hard to keep a ship this big on course, but she has done so in first-rate fashion.

Please come out! This is not just to support one of the longest-running theater groups in Georgia but also because this is a darn fine show, and you will have a blast watching it!

The wonderful world of Willy Wonka awaits you!

*well, I'm still not sure about the animal part!