Last chance for Camelot
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The scheduling is absolutely firm, explained director Alan Hall, because so many of the cast and musicians are teachers heading into their students' exam time. In fact, the musical began its run on 18 April, about a month earlier than the Cayman Drama Society would ordinarily have staged a major production. Public response is encouraging him to think in terms of presenting a musical annually. "I would certainly direct another musical in two years time and hope someone would alternate with me," Alan said.
The acclaim accorded the society's production of Godspell last year, followed by this year's success certainly would indicate Cayman audiences do appreciate this form of entertainment.
They will have even more to look forward to, if Alan has his way. "The backstage crew has done a marvellous job," he commented. "Hopefully we can assist them in the future with better equipment to help move sets more quietly... That has been a distraction to audiences, I know."
The current production is going smoothly, with running time now under three hours, the director noted with satisfaction. With starting time tonight at 7:30 and tomorrow at 6:00, the prospect of a late drive home is no deterrent. Wendy Moore, Neil Rooney and Kevin Redfern lead a colourful cast in Lerner and Loewe's retelling of the Arthurian legend. A few tickets may still be available through the box office contact, 949-5585.
