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| My second 4 Guys Named Al musical |
This was a benefit show for the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival in Durant and their kick off to the season. Over the last few years I have made friends with several people in Durant so OSF has become a regular part of my summer.
The 4 Guys Named Al are original musicals which incorporate old standards into a fun show which seems to always involve some sort of disaster (last year was a snowstorm at a telethon, this year a bus of gospel singers going off a cliff and into 'glory' before a gospel jubilee).
These four guys have been working together for quite some time and all have ties to Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. My friend Corey is an 'Al' as is our director for the summer, Dell. Dell writes all the shows and all four show up to put on a show that involves much laughter as well as some tender moments and a ridiculous amount of talent.
I always enjoy my theatre experience when we head over Lake Texhoma to Durant and this was no different. I am always amazed at the amount of talent that these little towns in the middle of the country produce, yet I'm always so glad because it gives people the opportunity to see quality theatre in their backyard without having to travel to New York or London.
Moral of the story: go support your local theatres! You'd be amazed at what you may find!
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