Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Our Past Is Present October 9, 2018


October 9, 2018
            You are reading “Our Past Is Present” from the Geary County Historical Society.
            Today’s story is titled “Laughing Night At The Opera House”. Opera House Manager Dorn announced that on Friday, October 13, 1899, there would be the big laughing night of the theatrical season of 1899-1900.  It was the night the merry jingling comedy “Two Merry Tramps” would be presented.  It was thought the play had made more people forget their troubles for an evening and created more genuine laughter than any of the farce comedies, which have been recently seen.  The author claims a plot for the play, but when asked to define it explained it to be a plot upon the part of the comedians to cause extreme laughter from the audience.  An unusually large and capable company of comedians, singers, dancers and musicians were engaged for the production.  New songs and musical numbers will be introduced during each act.  The company has a fine band and orchestra with it.”
            Well, that was about a night of comedy and fun at the Opera House.  The most recent Junction City Little Theater production of “Beauty and the Beast” will also go down in our collection of historic events at the Opera House.  The cast, orchestra, lighting, set design and those amazing costumes created and made by Ellen Westerhaus for a spectacular production that had a theme for all ages.  The theme of “it’s not the outward appearance of a person that makes people who they are, but what is on the inside – their heart, their caring their service to others  - that defines them.  This was so timely (in your host’s opinion) for each of us when we listen to some of the news about our politicians and world leaders, who lack those qualities today and how we should be focused on causing things to be better and do it together rather than fighting and disagreeing with each other so much.
            Well… that’s our time together on “Our Past Is Present” from the Geary County Historical Society.


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