32nd Annual Meeting. . .

Emmetsburg Main Street Theater held its 32nd Annual Meeting on November 13, 2009, at Dublin’s Restaurant  at 7 p.m.  

REVIEW OF PAST YEAR PRODUCTIONS:    Our Town, performed last fall, was an excellent drama which was well received by the audience.  Don’t Hug Me was a hilarious production that was truly entertaining to all, both directed by Jackie Van Oosbree.

Cinderella, Kids was the children’s show this year.  Over 80 kids were involved, including a lot of new faces, so they used two sets of mice for the production.  It was a great show and made good money.  Marcia Beatty, Peggy Stolley, and Jackie VanOosbree directed it. 

PACGDC Grant:  The theater received a grant this year from the Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation. It enabled us to purchase new a Cyclorama system, which will allow is to expand the use of our sets.  We want to thank the PACGDC for their generosity. 

AWARDS:  The following annual awards were given to people who have helped make MSCT a great theater:

Silver Plate Award (for Acting, Directing, Producing):  was awarded to Ron Eichmeier, by last years’ recipient, Kirk Haack.  Ron is a familiar face onstage, starting with his first debut in 1990 in The Christmas Carol, and has appeared in Annie,  Once Upon a Mattress, Oliver, Li’l Abner, Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Reflect Up, Robber Bridegroom, Escanaba, GI Jukebox, Our Town, and currently Government Inspector.  He has contributed through his acting and singing skills, as well as many off-stage contributions.   We thank him for his many contributions to our theater.

Gold Plate Award (behind the scenes): was awarded to Andy Stolley by last years’ winner, Greg Moser.  Andy has worked tirelessly building sets for  numerous productions, and has ventured onstage for others.  Performing either on stage, off stage, or both, his work has included Escanaba, GI Jukebox, Of Mice and Men, Our Town, Cinderella, Don’t Hug Me, and Government Inspector.   His skills and construction talents have been greatly appreciated by everyone.

The Ingénue Award (for a young person): was given to Natalie Gordon, who has been a superb actress in several of our Children’s Theater productions, including Cinderella Kids, 101 Dalmatians (doing a wonderful job as Corella DeVil), Honk, Jr, Music Man Jr.  and Our Town.  In addition, she has just finished the high school production.  Natalie has developed as an actress and vocalist during these productions on our theater stage.   Her hard work and acting abilities are greatly respected by the theater. 

BOARD ELECTION:  The following board members were re-elected for 3-year terms, 2009 – 2012:  Barb Anliker, Marcia Beatty, Ron Eichmeier, Julia Madsen, Mary Moser, Diana Parisi, Jackie VanOosbree, Jean Eichmeier.   Welcome to each of these people.