Murdock Newsletter - July 11, 2012

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Singin' in the Rain

Manley, NE [July 6, 2012] - While the weather here in Nebraska is hot and dry, things are cool and rainy down at the Lofte Community Theatre in Manley. A new group of volunteer actors, actresses and orchestra members are hard at work on the familiar old tale, "Singin' in the Rain."

The MGM Classic film which starred Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds has been converted into a stage play. It's the funny tale of a silent film production company in 1920s Hollywood that is making the difficult transition to sound. Heartthrob Don Lockwood (played by Adam Kovar of Lincoln) and Lina Lamont (newcomer Petra Whittier also of Lincoln) are an on-screen romantic sensation. Don's smooth voice transitions nicely into talkies, but Lina's voice . . . well, even after working with a professional vocal coach, she still has a long way to go.

The big surprise in this show? The Lofte is going to make it rain on stage. That's right, folks. We invite you to come enjoy a little bit of rain. Forget the heat while you sit in a nice air conditioned theater, drink a soda pop and enjoy the sights and sounds of 1920s Hollywood.

The production is directed by Kevin Colbert. Musical director and orchestra conductor is Betty Colbert. The beautiful costumes are designed and built by Janet Sorensen. Elmwood and Murdock residents starring in the production include Anna Bornemeier, Lizzy Pegler, Aaron Spracklin, Ross Mumford, Wade Mumford and Alyssa DiPaolo.

"Singin' in the Rain," opens Friday, July 20 and runs July 20-22, 26-29 and August 2-5. Curtain times are 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday. All Sunday performances are 2pm matinees. Tickets for adults are $18, and children are only $10. Call 402.234.2553 to reserve your seats today.

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Front row, Petrea Whittier and Becca Stouder. Back row, Adam Kovar and Caleb Schmucker.

Scenes from Small Town America 4th of July

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The Elmwood Murdock marching band.

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Beth Philson enjoying some ice cold watermelon!

Brooke Glasshoff

Brooke Glasshoff shows off her Good Neighbor award.

crowd fun

jen drumming

Jennifer Hromanik proves she can multitask.

Miss Elmwood

Shannon Ronhovde is Miss Elmwood. Dale Vanderford gave her a ride in style.

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tractor

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watching water_fight

Wouldn't it be sooo cool to jump into the fireman's water fight?

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Water fun

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Synovec run

Kalee Brewer, Ross and Wade Mumford catch up on old times.

The Stylist Next Dorr...Stacey Dorr

SonShine Day Care came out in full force!

4th Street Market

Brooke Glasshoff, Shannon Josoff, Myrna Bornemeier, and Rose Mary Fischer were all EMMA Good Neighbors. I was, too, but I was busy taking pictures!

Chris Andersen brought is donkeys out for the event.

The Oxbow Vet Camp is coming up!

The Elmwood Murdock Cheer Squad

And the Spirit Squad's wheels. NICE!!!

Ben's Brigade...raising money and awareness for the Down Syndrome walk in October.

The Fischers!

Mowin' Owen is fresh out of his cast and back to work. Not that he ever really stopped but the broken leg did slow him down a little bit. He is mowing again and running his produce stand on Saturday mornings in the Elmwood C Store parking lot.

Ben cools off under the tent with an icee.

So does Cooper!

Ice cold watermelon, anyone?

Meagan and Kabbie

Charlie found a seed!

Santa Claus even stopped by for the event. We are special!

No doubt the Stroys were preparing for the fireworks display. There will be more news about that in the coming months! How can we help them make the fireworks display even bigger? We have some ideas!

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Drum Corps Comes to Murray!

Conestoga High School is proud to host The Boston Crusaders DCI Corps, (Drum Corps International). DCI is intense marching bands, made up 16-21 year olds, performing brass, percussion and flags. There are 150-180 members in each corps.

Multiple cities throughout the nation sponsor the corps which travels during the summer to various locations performing at competitions. This is the first time the Boston Crusaders will have performed in Nebraska.

The Boston Crusaders will be arriving and practicing at CHS this Monday, July 9. The public is welcome to attend rehearsals, but remember the band is here to practice. There are 150 band members, and about 50 staff. The band will spend majority of their time on the field practicing. The current schedule for the DCI to be at Conestoga is around 9 a.m. to 3 or 4 p.m., so please check back here for further updates and/or changes.

The Boston Crusaders DCI Corps will be performing that same evening, Monday, July 9, at Millard South High School.

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