Opening just 2 weeks away
By Sandy Morris
Dress rehearsal followed by opening night of the 83rd anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle is in just two weeks, and preparations for the annual summer show are underway.
Organizers and participants are busy preparing for the upcoming performances and expected out-of-town visitors.
Artistic director Lorna Ayers has requested help from the community to get ready for the show.
“We are needing Rangers or Mules to help bring out the sets,” said Ayers.
Dress rehearsal is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, and the four summer shows will start at 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 18-19, and June 25-26 at the Prairie Theater just north of town.
The Fandangle Parade will take place in downtown Albany at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19.
Rehearsals
“Rehearsals are going very well,” said Ayers. “Everyone has been very flexible with last minute changes. In this final stretch, everyone needs to be sure to make every rehearsal.”
Ayers also reminds parents that due to liability issues, elementary age children must be supervised during rehearsals and cannot be dropped off and picked up after practice.
Tickets
Fandangle 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 cost $20 per seat and are only sold in complete boxes for $80, $120, or $160.
VIP tables are a new offering this year for Fandangle attendees.
Six to eight tables seating eight people per table will be located on the far left side of the stage.
Cost for the table is $300 per night and reservations will need to be made early by contacting Jamie Parsons at the Fandangle office.
“Our projections this week show us ahead of schedule as far as ticket sales,” said Parsons. “We really can’t stress enough the importance of purchasing tickets as soon as possible.”
Memberships
Fandangle memberships are always available, starting at $75 for regular memberships, or $25 for those over 65 years of age.
For more information about membership, tickets or a VIP table, contact the Fandangle office at 325-762-3838.
