Drama Circle Energized by Compelling Discussion and Dramas Surrounded by North Quabbin Art

Carla Charter

Drama Circle Energized by Compelling Discussion and Dramas Surrounded by North Quabbin Art

The July 9 Drama Circle got off to a great start Saturday as people and pets filed in.  Bill Brewer, who later presented one of his short stories, brought his dog.  Carla Charter arrived early and was let in by Sandra Lee Tobin, the shopkeeper for the day at the Art for Life Gallery and Shop next door. 

Sandra Lee Tobin

Sandra, a fabric artist, is one of the shop's featured artists for the month with the theme, Nature's Bounty, taking center stage.  Susan Paju, a painter, revels in cabbage, lettuce and asparagus paintings that are big and bold and colorful - a perfect complement to a kitchen, dining room, restaurant or any other space that celebrates the wonder of edibles from nature's garden.

Kevin Romano and Sally Howe

Carla's drama, "It's Not the Test!" led to a spirited discussion about children with learning disabilities and the practical reality of these students as they struggle to cope with standardized tests in the classroom.  Her Christmas drama, "Miracle of Faith" held many surprises and led to the presentation and discussion spilling over an extra hour.  Most stayed until the end.  

Marie MacDonald and Bill Brewer

The surprise of the day was Bill Brewer's dramatic reading of one of his many short stories about a confrontation between a politically radical book store owner whose shop features the far left and far right and the powers-that-be who show up to take him away in  the dead of the night.

(Left to right) Charlene Deam, Barbara Cortez and Julie Graziano

About a dozen theater buff's showed up to help with the readings, and a great time was had by all.  The discussions were led by artistic director, Genevieve Fraser.  Oh, yes, and the delicious rhubarb cake baked at Winterwood in Petersham was a great hit too!

Mitch Grosky and Michelle Gallien.  Michelle's daughter Doreen also participated.

"My Two Sons," a musical based on the biblical Prodigal Son by Hawaiian playwright, Raji Abuzalaf, will be the featured presentation on August 13 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm.  However, we will be changing the venue to a new location - to be announced soon!

Genevieve

Asparagus and lettuce paintings by Susan Paju who also serves as the webmaster
for the Art for Life organizational website.

Photo Credit:  Genevieve Fraser