I want to do a Throwback Thursday Post today, specifically a Theatre Throwback Thursday Post, because I realized that with the pictures I shared of my late, dearly missed husband Steve, I did not share any of our joint theatrical endeavors. Theatre was something we both loved and loved to do together. Steven was a great actor and director. We helped start the Seaway Valley Footlighters in Massena, NY back in the 1990s. About that time we started the company Murder for Hire, which did interactive murder mysteries at area restaurants and clubs. We didn’t make a lot of money, but we had a great deal of fun.
After a dry spell (long story,not very interesting), we relocated to Herkimer and found Ilion Little Theatre in the 2000s. A little later, I started again writing murder mysteries, which I now only do for free and to benefit not for profits. Well, this is turning into a long story. Quick, throw in a picture. I hope I can find something in my Media Library.
It was our “big scene,” as Steven called it.
Here we are in Harvey in, I believe 2012. Steve is Dr. Cbumley, I am Veda. It is one of my favorite theatre memories, and this is one of my favorite pictures of the two of us.
I set him straight in this scene.
This is our scene from Splitting Issues, which was a series of sketches about relationships. There was a large cast and, I think, three directors. I went with Steven to auditions, not intending to audition myself. However, I agreed to read with him. We read this scene, and I was later told that when the directors discussed who should play which part, all were agreed that Steve and I had to do this sketch. It was very flattering, and it I think we did a pretty good job.
A suspicious bunch, indeed!
I close with a picture from a murder mystery, Rubbed Out at Ruby’s, which LiFT, Little Falls Theatre Company performed at the Overlook when it was a bed and breakfast. I do love a 1920s theme, and have been trying to write another one ever since.
Steven kind of participated in Prescription: Murder, the play I was in last year about this time (perhaps you read a few of my blog posts about it). I loaned his wedding ring to a fellow cast member. I think Steve would have liked that. Anyways I liked it. I hope to make some more theatre memories soon (preview of coming attractions). In the meantime, I guess I got kind of long-winded (for my blog posts), but you’ll have that. As always, I thank you for tuning in.
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