Family Friday--Family Picture

We said farewell to "The Miser" last Sunday.

Even though "The Miser" has come to a close, we are still busy with other things. This weekend is packed full of things for us and the girls.

Tonight, PKR and I traveled over to Coeur d'Alene and watched Kiki Aru play basketball in an AAU Tournament, which continues through Sunday.

Z2 and Kiki Aru participate in the regional History Day competition at Kellogg Middle School tomorrow.

PKR and I have Easter Cantata dress rehearsal tomorrow, with performances on Sunday at St. Ritas Catholic Church at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The Princess is traveling to Post Falls to be judged in the Solo and Ensemble competition. She is singing "Greensleeves".

So, here, there, everywhere. That is where our family will be this weekend.

Hope you all have a great weekend as well.

Take A Picture Tuesday--The Miser

This past weekend, my sister Inland Empire Girl took pictures of the production our family has been involved in at the Sixth Street Theater. You can find more pictures and her review of the play here.

"The Miser" has consumed much of our time this past couple months.

We had a great opening weekend. What a priviledge it has been to be a part of this production with such a wonderful cast.

I am so proud of my husband for the wonderful job he did in directing this production, and playing the title role of Harpagon.

Here is PKR in the title role of Harpagon, along with me as Frosine, the Matchmaker.

We were fortunate to have Frank and Barb Peretti help design and decorate the set for the play. It is very beautiful.

The setting is the living room of Harpagon's house, set in Paris, France in 1668.

How fortunate we are to have our three daughters in the play with us. With The Princess heading off to college next fall, this may be the last time the five of us are in a play together, at least for a while. They are all doing really well in their roles.

The servants, portrayed by David Selman, Kiki Aru, Frank Peretti, Z2 and Cherri Bartle, show off the store of furniture Harpagon has as part of his loan to his son.

The Princess, as Elise, Harpagon's daughter, and Luke Crigger as Valere, his servant, find it hard to hide their true feelings for each other from Harpagon.

Below, Chance Hughes and Chelane Connel protray Cleante, Hargagon's son, and Marianne, whom Cleante loves, but his father Harpagon wants to marry.

Vern Hanson played two roles in this production. One was Master Simon, and the other was the Magistrate, pictured above with PKR.

Ken Bartle, center, is Monsieur Anselme, who, along with Valere and Marianne, share some surprising revelations.

We have 8 more performances to go, with four this week, and for the following week. Ticket sales have been good. Some performances are sold out already.

My friend VA was at the performance on Sunday afternoon, and paid us all a wonderful comment, telling us, "It was just magical. Magic took place on that stage."

As a performer, there are no sweeter words to hear.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me A Match

Sorry for the absence as of late, but when it gets down to a week before the opening of a play, my head is more with the play, and my character.

This week, my focus is on becoming Frosine, the Matchmaker in "The Miser".

One more dress rehearsal tomorrow night, then opening night on Friday.

Then I can get my head back into blogging once again.

Hey, if you want a great night of fun entertainment, make your reservations, and come and see "The Miser". See the post below for all the information you need to get tickets.

Wildcard Wednesday--Sixth Street Theater's "The Miser"

The Sixth Street Theater in Wallace is preparing for the opening of "The Miser", a romantic farce by Moliere. Pictured are cast members Molly Roberts, Luke Crigger,Paul Roberts, Chance Hughes and Chelane Connell.

The play opens Friday, February 22nd with a Opening Gala at 6 p.m. followed by the play at 7 p.m.

WALLACE—A miserly father plots to marry his daughter to a rich old man, but the daughter wants the man she has brought into the house disguised as a servant.
The father also wants to marry, but he wants the same girls his son loves.
This is just the beginning of the twists and turns experienced in “The Miser”, the Sixth Street Theater’s upcoming production.
The play opens Friday, February 22 at 7 p.m., with theater goers invited to a special Opening Night French Soiree at 6 p.m. complete with refreshments.
Other evening performances will be on Feb. 23, 28, 29, March 1, 7, and 8, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Feb. 24, March 2, 8 and 9.
The play features Paul Roberts in the lead as Harpagon. Roberts is also directing this production.
Performing in the role of Harpagon’s daughter Elise is Molly Roberts, and the role of Cleante, Harpagon’s son, will be performed by Chance Hughes. Luke Crigger and Chelane Connell play Valere and Mariane, the love interests of these two siblings, and are both new to the Sixth Street stage.
David Selman, another newcomer to Sixth Street, is Master Jacques, one of Harpagon’s servants. His other servants are Cherri Bartle as Mistress Claude, Zoe Roberts as Brindavoine, and Cosette Roberts as La Merluche.
Trying to help all these love interests work out is Frosine, the matchmaker, portrayed by Carol Roberts. LaFleche, the valet of Cleante, is played by Frank Peretti, who makes his debut performance on the Sixth Street stage as well.
Rounding out the cast are Sixth Street veterans Ken Bartle, as Monsieur Anselme, and Vern Hanson, as Master Simon and the Magistrate.
“I played this role in a production in Montana about 20 years ago,” said Roberts, the play’s director. “I have always enjoyed this character and the farcical comedy of this play, and decided to bring this production to the Sixth Street stage.
“Farce is similar to melodrama, in that the humor can be exaggerated and way over the top. But it is different, in that there is not the audience interaction with the booing and hissing.”
Roberts has also taken an anachronistic turn in parts of this production, using some popular Beatles music in this 1660’s Paris, France setting.
“This is the perfect opportunity to shake off some of the winter doldrums, and come for a great evening of theatrical comedy,” said Roberts.
For reservations call 752-8871, or 1-877-SIXTHST. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets must be paid in advance or held with a credit card.
The Sixth Street Theater is located at 212 Sixth Street, in Wallace. For more information, visit the website at www.sixthstreetmelodrama.com.

Family Friday--The Play's The Thing

Each Friday is now Family Friday, and I will update the goings on of the members of our family.


This week, rehearsal has begun for the upcoming production at the Sixth Street Theater in Wallace. It didn't start out this way, but it has turned out that all five of us will be in this production, which is "The Miser", a French farce by Moliere.



PKR is directing and playing the lead role of Harpagon.



I will be Frosine, the matchmaker. Let's see, last spring, I had an English accent. This summer, it was an Italian accent. Now you get to hear me speak with a French accent.



The Princess will play the part of Elise, Harpagon's daughter.



Z2 and Kiki Aru are playing two servant girls, La Merluche and Brindavoine.



If you are interested in coming to a performance, the dates are:



Feb. 22, 23, 28, 29, Mar. 1, 7, 8 at 7 pm.



Feb. 24, Mar. 2, 8, 9 at 2 pm



Call 208-752-8871, or 1-877-SIXTHST.



Rumor has it two shows are already sold out, so you better get your reservations early!!

Interested in auditioning for a play?

WALLACE—Auditions for the next Sixth Street Theater production will be held next week.
Auditions for “The Miser”, a French romantic comedy by Moliere, will be held Monday, Dec. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the theater, located at 212 6th Street in Wallace.

There are eight roles for males ages 19 to 60 years of age, and six roles for women, ages 19 to 60. Actors will be asked to read portions of the script for their audition.

Rehearsals will begin January 7. The production will open on Feb. 22, and runs through March 9th.

The Miser centers around the life of Harpagon, a miser of the worst sort who very much wants to have his cake and eat it too. His greed has warped his perception of reality, both in terms of himself and in terms of the way others see him. Harpagon is surrounded by people who are trying to get their hands on his wealth, mostly for the purpose of getting married. Harpagon's daughter is in love with a manservant and his son is flirting with the young maid Harpagon himself has his eye on. The ensuing play is a rollicking comedy of tricks and turns, of deception and drollery, of the triumph of love even in the face of the tightest fists.

Harpagon's miserliness isn't just about pinching a few pennies- he steals oats from his horse, cooks only for eight when there are 10 guests (not to mention that he ensures that the food is exactly what his guests don't like, he is all set to marry away his daughter to a completely unsuitable old man in order to save on dowry and perhaps worst of all, he actually thinks that he can snare the heart of a fabulous young woman even though he looks and smells like mothballs.