Article from January 14 Pickens Progress
ByArticle by Pat Jewell and Andy Kippenhan
Rehearsals for Almost, Maine are underway and excitement is building. This week we hear from Director, Andy Kippenhan, about his portion of the show.
Where It Went
“Where It Went” is the sixth scene in Almost, Maine. It tells the story of a married couple who finish falling out of love over skating and shoes, while revealing the surprising reality behind an old cliché.
This scene features Wayne Jewell as Phil, and Amanda Arnold as Marci. Wayne, a Tater Patch veteran under the lights and behind them, displays a straightforward sincerity that serves him, and us, well for this part. Amanda is new to Tater Patch, but not to the stage, and brings a nicely crafted subtlety to this role.Directing the interaction of these two players will be a pleasure in this short scene that shows another ordinary but remarkable facet of life in Almost, Maine.Wayne and Amanda invite you to come and witness their final love scene in what Kippenhan brings together to be realistic and entertaining.
All shows will be staged at the old Pickens High School auditorium. Show dates are Feb 19 – 20 and Feb 26-27 at 7:30 pm and Feb 21 and 28 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $12.00 adult and $10.00 student at the door. Discounted advanced tickets can be purchased at Community Bank of Pickens County and Jasper Drugs. Feb. 21st will be “pay what you can and help CARES can hunger” day. Food donations will be accepted at all shows. The “pay what you can” tickets are box office purchase only. You can learn more about the show, buy tickets, and learn more about your local community theater at www.taterpatchplayers.org
