Recently, Lucky Cat was fortunate enough to travel to the Plaza Theatre in Cleburne, TX for a showing of the Tony award winning musical, The Secret Garden.
While there were many good actors, Lucky Cat was especially fond of the part of 'Lily', played by Amy Atkins. The character is actually a ghost who can't directly interact with the characters, but the emotion brought into the role was quite impressive to Lucky Cat. (Note Lucky Cat wasn't the first reviewer to notice Amy's acting ability.)
There are a few more shows before The Secret Garden closes, it's worth the trip.
The most notable feature of this theatre is that it is a 'round' theatre, that is, the seats surround the stage from all sides so that everyone has a good seat. The director took full advantage of this unique setup, using sets that engaged the audience in every part of the room and clever chorus numbers where every row was faced with singers telling the story. The rich depth that this adds to the story needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
While there were many good actors, Lucky Cat was especially fond of the part of 'Lily', played by Amy Atkins. The character is actually a ghost who can't directly interact with the characters, but the emotion brought into the role was quite impressive to Lucky Cat. (Note Lucky Cat wasn't the first reviewer to notice Amy's acting ability.)There are a few more shows before The Secret Garden closes, it's worth the trip.
Lucky Cat posing with Amy Atkins
