We've had an interesting run so far. We kicked off with an invitational dress rehearsal on Thursday, Sep. 8 that was quite well-attended, and then opened to a sold-out house on Friday the 9th. Driving to the theatre on Saturday I got a cell phone call; our youngest lead player, Vickie Truscott (playing Abigail Williams), had been in an auto accident. Subsequent shows that weekend were cancelled, and following weekends would depend on Vickie's prognosis.

There was no way to do the show without her. She's not only a central character and a magnificent young actress, but the chemistry among her, David Kelso (as John Proctor), and Summer Spense (as Elizabeth Proctor) is really the centerpiece of the whole production. Despite bruises and lost teeth, though, Vickie was ready to go on the following weekend. We were packed each night, selling out on Friday and Saturday, and had nearly a full house for the Sunday matinee.

"Mary," "Mercy," "Abigail," and "Betty"

A book I began while mobilized.