Let's Give Iowa a Try!
That's one of the song lyrics from the upcoming musical The Music Man, being put on this March by Waycross Area Community Theatre at the Ritz.
It's about an Iowa town being enticed by a con man into buying stuff the con man is not capable of falling through on, selling band instruments and uniforms to build a youth band he has no real ability to train, or is able to stick around for as he instead slithers off to the next town to hoodwink. Romance and reform ensue, but you get the basic idea.
Having not been in a musical for many years now, and having never done one in the Ritz, it is fascinating for me to see the large support team being deployed to help make this musical a success. We have a great, diverse cast, an amazing director, an efficient and competent crew, craftsmen to build the set, an orchestra full of talented musicians, someone who is there every night to do costuming, a gifted choreographer, a brilliant choir director, and I'm still probably leaving somebody out!
I will post much more about this exciting show as March approaches, but I urge you to give Iowa a try!
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Benjamin had his first driver's training course Saturday. It's hard to believe he is now on a course that will soon leave him being the one to drive himself to school!
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I attended an executive meeting of the OHC Writer's Guild Saturday. We have many exciting things coming up, including participating in the Superhero event at OHC, a book signing, and a writing course this summer. I'm also thrilled at our growing presence on Amazon, with ebooks and regular books available for sale. Please check us out, including April Lee, L Thornhill Crane, David Rollison, Rem Farr, Iryna S. Combs and me, T. M. Strait.
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I have to wrap sooner than I thought. Not enough book sales or lottery wins yet that I can forego going into work.
But, briefly, speaking of Iowa and Con Men, the Iowa Caucus is tonight. In the Republican Party, the biggest con man on Earth leads their pack and is likely to win. He doesn't have the organization of the others, and some of his base will be too lazy to show, so the margin may be closer than anticipated. The real question in Iowa is whether Rubio finishes ahead far enough of the other establishment con men in order to give him a boost in Iowa. Cruz is fading fast but he has an elaborate organization, so he may hold second.
Sanders has enthusiasm and a great organization, but Clinton has the money and the party apparatus behind her. It should give her an edge in a close race. The mystery factor is O'Malley. In the Democratic caucus, at each precinct/gathering, the candidate has to get at least 15% to remain viable. If they don't, the O'Malley supporters have to go to support Clinton or Sanders (or leave). Since O'Malley is highly unlikely to poll greater than 15% virtually anywhere, then where those votes go could determine the caucus. Unless Clinton has promised him a prominent position in her government (most likely Vice President), than I would think he would tell his supporters to go to Sanders, in order to keep the process open. This has happened before, when Kucinich directed his people to support Kerry in 2004.
Regardless of what happens, I am committed to voting for Sanders in the Georgia primary. Sorry, Hillary. Although if you are the nominee in the Fall I will vote for you, I will never forget that you told me to stop dreaming. Never.
Until next time,
T. M. Strait
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