Fandangle practices continue
By Sandy Morris
The first week of official rehearsals for the 2021 Fandangle began last week at the Prairie Theater.
Fandangle artistic director Lorna Ayers said rehearsals were well-attended last week.
“We had amazing rehearsals last week,” Ayers said.”It was good to see so many people back on the Prairie stage.
Ayers said in addition to the many returning familiar faces, many new families joined the production, but people are still welcome to join.
Rehearsal Schedule
Cast and crew members can pick up a full rehearsal schedule for both May and June at practice or at the Fandangle office.
Specific groups have been assigned certain nights to rehearse during the week with all sessions beginning at 7:30 p.m, except for Sunday night.
“There will be a change to the Sunday rehearsal time,” Ayers said. “Start time will be moved to 6:30 p.m. for Lavender Cowboy and Big Sister and 7:00 p.m. for Indians and Square Dancing
Monday night rehearsal groups include Fort Griffin Street, Beehive Interior, Drunk and Disorderly, and Reprise.
Tuesday night practices are for all settlers, large groups, and Spittin’ Image.
“Huppi Hi,” which is for ninth to 12th graders, will practice on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. followed by Train.
Thursday nights will typically be rehearsals for Cynthia Ann Parker, Loving/Goodnight, Soldier’s Song, Snake, and the Church scene.
On Thursday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. Six Flags will rehearse, followed at 7:30 p.m. by Snake, Keep Workin’ Down, and Just a Child.
All horses, wagons, lights, and sets will be at practice starting Monday, June 7.
Ayers encourages cast members to sign up for text alerts which are used when there are last-minute changes.
“Everyone involved in Fandangle should sign up to receive text updates by texting @fandan to 81010,” said Ayers.
Tickets & Memberships
Tickets can be purchased online at fortgriffinfandangle.org and selecting the link for “Tickets.”
Reserved seats cost $15 each, and special group pricing is available for groups of 20 or more, active military, and veterans.
Box seats for $20 per seat are only sold in complete boxes for $80, $120, or $160.
Fandangle memberships start at $75 for regular memberships or $25 for those over 65 years of age.
For more information, call 325-762-3838.
