A few weeks ago, I drove past the Highland Theater, where ACLOA resides, and the marquee promised a revival of "South Pacific."
I love the show, the music in particular, and headed for the Public Library to find a script. I couldn't remember if there was a small role I might play. Yes, there was - Capt. Brackett, who says he's "over 50."
I sure meet that qualification, but I had to read the play to see if I could impersonate him. And what struck me was its treatment of race. So innocent, so sweet. Were we ever that naive? Guess so.
PS I auditioned and got the part.
Music lovers will be pleased to know that it's a non-singing role.
PPS I know it's no longer ACLOA, but that name conjures up history. Musical Theater Southwest? Plastic, from a marketing person, no doubt. Inaccurate, too.
PPPS Dites-moi, pourquoi, la vie est belle....
and Joyeux Noel to you.