Showtimers Get Us Back Outside for a Show 

The crowd viewed from the actors' perspective on the porch. 

You gotta give the Showtimers credit. There was a certain level of bravery involved in their impromptu production of Dwayne Yancey's play, "In the Moment," last night at the community theatre's McVitty Road front porch.

Dwayne was given the task of writing a play of about an hour's length that actors would view for the first time as they took the stage. The play had been seen only by Yancey and the stage managers beforehand. His instructions were to "write something silly," and he complied.

It was obvious from the beginning that the actors weren't familiar with the comedy, but as the show went on, they got into character and adjusted.

Viewing exemplary theater was not the motivation for LindaK and me showing up. We went because of the adventure and because Dwayne's work is always worth a look. It was nice to get outside, to get hugs from some friends I haven't seen in a while, and to be in a crowd without a mask.

It is all coming back to us. Soon the experiments in group gathering will be over and we can return to the kinds of entertainment we have loved for so long.

Meanwhile, thank you Showtimers and thank you Dwayne Yancey.

Dwayne Yancey and his wife Katrina watch the proceedings. 

The show is underway. 

Linda got cold, but found her own entertainment. 

I enjoyed everything, even the acting.