Opening night for True West was almost everything I had hoped for. The play was a great choice for the first professional production at the theatre. The actors were superb. The lightening was extraorinary. The theatre itself seemed to welcome the dialogue between the actors. A breath of stale air could be felt rushing toward the exit-the last of the old making a bit more space for the new. The gala that followed was as promised, a faboulous evening of wonderful food, beverage and dancing.
What, you might ask was the one thing that was missing that I had hoped for. A sold out house. The crowd was not small, but each seat was longing to be filled for this exceptional production. Maybe next time. It will not take long for the word of what’s happening at the North Theatre to spread far and wide. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
It is not often that I am even close to speechless. Remember I said, “close to speechless”…
There was electricity in the air. Just ask anyone who was there. The moment I walked into the theatre I had goose bumps cover my arms. I knew that something big was happening. You could see it – you could feel it. This magnificent and stately theatre was about to get the respect it so long deserved. Anticipation flowed freely through the aisles and into every nook and cranny. While there was conversation in the seats prior to the performance it was more subdued than typical for a crowd that large – More respect given to this now living breathing work of art.
The Heath Brothers fit like a glove. They, like the theatre have been around for many years. While getting on in age themselves they brought life into the theatre. They brought depth and experience and life giving sounds. The theatre in turned shared this with all of us.
While I know it has taken many folks to bring the North back from the dead I must acknowledge the one who laid hands on it and said “rise up”.
Jerry Meadors had a vision – he had determination – he loves Danville and he made it happen.
Jerry… my children and their children and the generations of other families in this region will feel the impact of your commitment. Your work is truly appreciated. Sometimes it comes down to just to simple words.
Opening night for True West was almost everything I had hoped for. The play was a great choice for the first professional production at the theatre. The actors were superb. The lightening was extraorinary. The theatre itself seemed to welcome the dialogue between the actors. A breath of stale air could be felt rushing toward the exit-the last of the old making a bit more space for the new. The gala that followed was as promised, a faboulous evening of wonderful food, beverage and dancing.
What, you might ask was the one thing that was missing that I had hoped for. A sold out house. The crowd was not small, but each seat was longing to be filled for this exceptional production. Maybe next time. It will not take long for the word of what’s happening at the North Theatre to spread far and wide. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
It is not often that I am even close to speechless. Remember I said, “close to speechless”…
There was electricity in the air. Just ask anyone who was there. The moment I walked into the theatre I had goose bumps cover my arms. I knew that something big was happening. You could see it – you could feel it. This magnificent and stately theatre was about to get the respect it so long deserved. Anticipation flowed freely through the aisles and into every nook and cranny. While there was conversation in the seats prior to the performance it was more subdued than typical for a crowd that large – More respect given to this now living breathing work of art.
The Heath Brothers fit like a glove. They, like the theatre have been around for many years. While getting on in age themselves they brought life into the theatre. They brought depth and experience and life giving sounds. The theatre in turned shared this with all of us.
While I know it has taken many folks to bring the North back from the dead I must acknowledge the one who laid hands on it and said “rise up”.
Jerry Meadors had a vision – he had determination – he loves Danville and he made it happen.
Jerry… my children and their children and the generations of other families in this region will feel the impact of your commitment. Your work is truly appreciated. Sometimes it comes down to just to simple words.
Thank you!