One Very Funny Production at the Palace Theatre!

As this post is written, a group of very fine actors/actresses are preparing to grace the Palace Theatre’s Springer Memorial Stage for “Lend Me A Tenor,” an absolutely hilarious and fast-moving production directed by Lannie Hilboldt.   Don’t let the play’s name fool you, folks.   If you’re expecting a musical, it’s not.   Rather, it’s a screwball comedy set in 1934 Cleveland, Ohio.    The small cast of eight, as with most Palace productions, was spot on.    The biggest surprise, however, was finding out Marsha Sray (the lady screaming and bouncing on the bed) was a cast member.    Since moving back to Texas a while back, Marsha, the Palace’s Operations Manager, has been my go-to person, helping me get the names right on my photos.   I’ve photographed her husband, David Sray, several times at the Palace, but had no idea she was so talented onstage, too!   Everyone was great, as I hope these photos from last night’s dress rehearsal demonstrate.   Other cast members include Michael Dominguez as Max, Sarah May Jewell, playing Maggie, Rick Smith, as Saunders, Joseph Burg David, playing Tito Merelli, Wes Cheers, as a very funny bellhop, Annie Violette (Diana) and Nikki Bora (Julia).   Don’t miss out on this fine work, playing through February 2 in beautiful downtown Georgetown, Texas.   I’m no critic, but I know what I like.   This was fun!   Look for a formal review in an upcoming Williamson County Sun.