I went to see the Venice Theater production of Guys and Dolls this Sunday afternoon. It was an enjoyable outing. It always amazes me how elaborate the sets are for this relatively small community theater. It really is very well supported by area businesses and civic minded individuals. There also seems to be no shortage of musical ability in the area and opportunities to attend theater and concerts. And there is no apparent shortage of those willing to volunteer behind the scenes.
The show ran for three hours, including a fifteen minute intermission. Not all of the actors were young, but they all had enormous energy. It struck me that it must be a labor of love because it has to be an exhausting endeavor and the show runs for a month.
The show ran for three hours, including a fifteen minute intermission. Not all of the actors were young, but they all had enormous energy. It struck me that it must be a labor of love because it has to be an exhausting endeavor and the show runs for a month.
Some people were heading out for dinner after the play but I had planned to go home and relax. I had gone out to dinner on Saturday night. It was called "A Taste of Sri Lanka," a fundraiser for the Buddhist Meditation Center where I go for both meditation and yoga. Monks from Sri Lanka and their friends and family members prepared the food which was very good although I avoided the spicier dishes. Wambatu moju was my favorite -- a pickled dish of eggplant and onions.
Meals in Sri Lanka are typically eaten with fingers -- no utensils. I didn't see anyone giving that a try, not even the monks. There was music and a silent auction to round out the evening. I didn't win anything in the auction -- I was too caught up in conversation at our table to go and check my bid status.
I did make a donation for the auction though:
Two little gift bags filled with goodies.
Now the weekend is pretty well over and it will be back to my regular routine tomorrow. Yeah, retirement is a rough way to live if you can do it right.
That certainly sounds like a whole lot of fun! I haven’t been to a play in such a long, long time.
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ReplyDeleteThat looks like a good time.
ReplyDeleteI love silent auctions!!!! Good for you for doing yoga. I used to.
I recommitted to yoga with a vengeance after my friend fell and shattered her hip. I want to guard my bones and my balance because I don't ever want to got though anything like that.
DeleteYour last comment made me laugh. It's true! I'm loving retirement and while I don't get out - it is winter here yet - there are lots of opportunities to enjoy life.
ReplyDeleteNothing like a live performance. So glad you are taking advantage. The food sounded like an adventure. What--no fingers?
ReplyDeleteThis is a typical way to live for us in Hawaii. People are always amazed that I never go to the beach anymore.
ReplyDeleteMy sister-in -law is very active in community theater in California. As a writer and performer in their productions she spent a tremendous amount of time and energy.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for being such an active participant in your winter community.
Sounds like a great outing. You are lucky to have such great entertainment around you.
ReplyDeleteFunny how we have to recuperate from nights out. I do love live theater and wish I had more opportunity down in this rural area.
ReplyDeleteI miss having live theatre involvement though we didn’t do musicals. Glad you are able to enjoy seeing some now. I’ve always loved musicals on stage, in the movies. Recall John Davidson when he was still in college with an outstanding performance in The Fantastiks. More recently, but the last live stage musical I’ve seen was a revival of one of Gershwin’s successful Broadway shows on a sparse little stage in L.A. featuring a friend’s actor brother.
ReplyDeleteGreat to know that you spent a good time watching the play!! Though I haven't been to a play ever, I am always amused by the fact that the actors spend the same effort every time they have the show. Isn't that challenging to perform before a live audience with the same devotion? Happy to know that you also practice yoga. Wambatu Moju sounds tempting; I am going to get the recipe right away. Thanks for the great read, Olga!! Have a happy week ahead.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed the play. I love to watch live dramas. In my Music institute in Coimbatore, theatre artists used to organize dramas at the weekend. I usually love dishes prepared with eggplant. Should try out wambatu moju. The gift bags that you donated looks good.
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