Life could be a dream….if you go see the DPRCA’s summer musical, “Life
Could Be a Dream”! Sorry for the cheesiness and gushing, but I just cannot get
over this play. I’ve seen it three times now, and I’m already trying to figure
out when I can see it next, and you should be doing the same! Trust me; you do
NOT want to miss out on this wonderful show.
If you like 50s and 60s music,—and I
know you do because, come on, how could you not?!—summer love, teenage
heartbreak sob stories, and hilarious comedy, then book your tickets as soon as
possible because this is your kind of play. The best part is that there is
something for everybody: the lovable nerd, the innocent preacher’s kid, the
leader of the pack with big dreams, the mysterious hunky heartthrob, and the
beautiful damsel in distress. The show is light and fun, but it also teaches
you to not judge a book by its cover or give up on your dreams—even when they
seem totally out of reach.
Because I work at the Latte Lobby
and my best friend, Jacee Engels, just so happens to star as Lois Franklin,
I’ve had the pleasure and honor of getting to know the cast and crew a bit.
With all the talent each of them is practically bursting with, their humbleness
and modesty is astounding. These are some of the most genuine people I have
ever met—which is saying something for actors.
They are all impressive hard workers, but what gets me the most is the
way they are absolutely captivated by New Rockford. They literally adore this
town and all it has to offer. The potential each person sees, both the local
and out-of-town members of the cast and crew, is remarkable. Their appreciation
for our town, similar to my early morning runs and walks, has inspired me to
look at it in a new light as well. No matter how much I complain about being
stuck in little old New Rockford, I’ve realized that at the end of the day, there
is nothing better than that unmistakable dim cluster of lights coming into view
over the hill. If only all of us could see our town through their colorful,
imaginative eyes, let’s just say, New Rockford could be a dream. (Sorry, I had
to.)
Always, Anna
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