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WELCOME HOME This past week I had the privilege to speak in front of two local groups in our community about Come Home Magazine. I have done this several times before over the past year and each time it makes me so nervous. However, I go through with it because I want people to know how proud I am of Come Home, and the community which it serves. Each time I do this I realize there are so many questions people have about the magazine. I take for granted that people automatically know the who, what, where, when, why and how I produce a magazine each month, and the biggest questions seems to be how can I do it for free. So I thought I would take this space to answer a few commonly asked questions about the magazine. Who? Heather Hinrichs along with her husband Chris, own Black Bear Publishing. Our publishing company produces the magazine Come Home. Although this is our main publication we entertain the idea of doing more publishing in the future. What? With the collaboration of the people listed in each issue on the right side of this page, a southern lifestyle magazine is created. These creative men and women are the heart and soul of Come Home. Their design, words and pictures make Come Home the beautiful magazine people have grown to love. Where? Come Home is based in Harrison, Arkansas, but is distributed in over 20 counties with the hope of someday being a statewide publication. When? We currently print 10 issues a year: 8 regular issues and 2 special double issues. Why? I am often asked why I started Come Home. The main reason is I love my home state of Arkansas. But, also, I love living in Harrison, telling stories of people that might not otherwise ever be told, and leaving peoples' lives a little better because they have chosen to read our publication. Our goal is to provide a window into the lifestyle, passion and beauty of the people and activities that are going on all around the Ozark communities we live in. How? Last but not least the question I am most often asked, “How are you able to give this beautiful magazine away for free?” The answer is simply — our advertisers. Their support of Come Home is the sole reason for allowing us to be able to distribute Come Home at no charge. Be sure when you patron their businesses that you thank them for allowing us to bring you Come Home magazine. If you would like to support the continued success of Come Home, please do so by advertising. Our readers are your customers! Contact us at comehomemagazine@hotmail.com or by calling me, Heather Hinrichs, at 870-688-6561. -H
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Meet Wendi Brandt.
She’s a certified running coach, but more importantly a certified beast. She’s one of my people—as in, hard-core, try-your-best, motivating, I’m-yourcheerleader people. This is why I was instantly drawn to her. I got to know Wendi, not through running actually, but through dance. She’s a “dance mom” and I’m an old washed-up hasbeen dancer (but that’s another story entirely). It wasn’t long before we discovered, while chatting at a dance convention, actually, that we were very much alike in our love of pounding the pavement and pushing limits. Wendi is an avid racer. Marathons are her drug of choice, and if there’s such thing as racing royalty, Wendi is a true blue-blood. For instance, Wendi runs Boston every other year. Every other year, that is, because she promised her husband she wouldn’t do it every year. Make no mistake, she qualifies every year. In order to even qualify to run the Boston Marathon, one must run a certified qualifying marathon within the same year, and finish
in the allotted time-frame, based on age. Awesomeness is her forte, and she’s done some pretty cool things. For instance, Wendi went on a trip to Napa to train with Olympic marathoner Kara Goucher. Perhaps you don’t recognize that name, but let me assure you that it’s very similar to a yogi traveling to see Gandhi to brush up on inner peace techniques. Wendi always ran for the love of running, never really training for her races, but a true natural, she still did very well. Wendi credits Kara with igniting a fire within her to push harder and actually train for a race and see what she’s capable of. When she and I talked about when I’d run another marathon (I did well with my last one five years ago), and IF and how I could do it faster, Wendi never wavered in her belief that I had it in me. She told me she believed I could do anything I put my mind to, as cliché as it sounded. She suggested that I run Little Rock with her in March. When marathon royalty asks you to join her, you oblige, try to calm your anxious mind, and keep the negative self-talk to a minimum. I knew about what kind of time goal she’d want to run this race with, so the training got real really quickly. It’s funny the things you learn about yourself along the way. I’ll go ahead and share them so you don’t have to commit to running one yourself with a pretty fast time goal, unless you just want to, in which
case, I believe you can do anything you put your mind to. Duh.
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IT’S LIKE CHILDBIRTH, ONLY HARDER. Yep, harder. OK, I had an epidural all three times I birthed children, but ya wanna know what I DIDN’T have? Toenails that fell off, stress fractures, and occasional close calls with scary dogs. How is marathon training NOT harder? For starters, there’s a fairly strict training schedule when you’re training with a time goal. Every week, you’re increasing your speed runs and your long distance endurance runs and there comes a point when you’re running 20-ish miles at a time, and it’s like it never ends. I realize that’s the point — to run. For a neverending time. It’s not just a one-time 26.2-miler though. It’s similar to being in labor weekly until your sweet bundle arrives. “Wow! I just ran twenty miles in a timely fashion! Whew! Oh, I get to run 22 next week? Awesome.” It’s not JUST the running though. It becomes this…THING… that takes over your life. Kind of like a kid. You eat for this race, you sleep for this race, you think (obsess) about this race. What will my finish time be? What will I wear? I wonder what the temperature is going to be? How many hills? What color hair he’ll have, what he’ll weigh...Oh wait…. You get the picture.
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PREPARE FOR AN OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCE. This one
is funny. When I go out and run on high mileage days, I’ll notice that sometimes I feel nothing. It’s as though I’m on autopilot. Sometimes it helps to feel like a ghost floating above your body once you get to, say, mile 18. Sometimes it doesn’t. For instance, during this particular marathon, the dull screeching ache in my legs was saying that I was, indeed, fully in my body, but I could’ve sworn my soul left me several miles back. Maybe it was when we ran past the priest splashing Holy water on us? And look, I’m not saying it didn’t work, I’m just saying that by mile 22 I was in pain and I thought maybe, just maybe, I hadn’t fully thought this through. A realization I came to about 22 miles too late.
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PLANS MIGHT CHANGE. Call it adrenaline, preparation, excitement, or all of the above, but we shot out of that corral like two anxious fillies at the bell at Oaklawn. I didn’t have much of a plan except to finish next to Wendi. When we started, it felt effortless. We were fast. Faster than either of us had anticipated, I think. For the first twelve or so miles, my plan was this: I do what Wendi does (she’s the pro, after all). I mimic her stride. My arms swing when her arms swing. My foot strikes the ground when hers does. When Wendi breathes, I breathe. The funny thing was, I didn’t have to try to do any of this. It was all effortless. Until it wasn’t. Cue violins and songs of heartbreak. Yes, there came a point where I hit a wall, and the plan went from “run a 7.5 minute mile” to “maintain an 8 minute mile” to “stop for water but don’t lose time.” Then, sadly, a whole new set of goals. I ended with “keep legs intact” and “whatever you do, DO NOT walk.” It wasn’t quite the plan I had in mind, but a big hill at mile 23 wasn’t exactly what I had in mind either.
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RACES DON’T COME WITHOUT HEARTBREAK. Ask a marathoner what it’s like to train for months for a race, then not run it, not finish it, or not finish it in the time you trained
for. More specifically, ask Wendi. Runners are resilient. They push themselves to the limit, and if it doesn’t work out, they make adjustments and push again. For instance, Wendi was training for Boston when she suffered a serious dog bite while running one day. It sidelined her from training for a month, missing three long runs (a BIG deal) and everything in between. She ran that race anyway, but post-race she didn’t run for three months and had to start therapy and deep tissue massages. It still bothers her like clockwork around mile 14. The last Boston Marathon she ran, it was 90 degrees on race day and she ended the day in the medical tent after finishing. Then there was the Chicago marathon that she didn’t finish. Blood sugar issues took her down and though she wanted to finish, she knew she couldn’t. The day of the New York marathon in 2015, she woke up with a migraine and didn’t finish in the time she trained
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for. For every race that ended in disappointment, so many more ended with a feeling of satisfaction and pride. Runners know that for a race to go exactly as planned, the moon and stars must align. Even if the things within your control work out, you must hope weather, health, and other external factors are in your favor. You have to just keep trying. Wendi has, and she’s successful.
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IT’LL MAKE YOU RECONSIDER YOUR “NO TATTOO” STANCE. When I was in college, my momma always said “don’t you dare come home with any tattoos.” I never did. Not just because she threatened to strip search me and cut me off financially if she found any, but also because I never had the desire to get one. During this particular marathon training, though, she looked straight at me and said “well if I ever got a tattoo, I do believe it would be that 26.2 thing those marathoners all have because
running that kind of mileage is For-EVER. You need to document that!” Noted, Mom…if that’s your real name…(insert look of shock and confusion).
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IT’LL MAKE A LIAR OUT OF YOU. Spoken to my husband directly after the finish line: “Honey, do not EVER, EVER let anyone talk me into this again. I can’t do this again. EVER.” Spoken to Wendi three days post-race: “Wendi, I really think I can do it faster next year. I really do.”
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What kind of person throws a birthday party for himself and invites the community? I’m not talking about the kind of party with cake and candles and expectations of gifts though. I’m talking about a festival a lazy summer, lawn chair and picnic blanket, live music, arts festival that feels like the kind of place we want to live every day. This is DEEZOfest. And it's become a grassroots celebration of arts, music, and creativity in the Ozarks that's worth showing up for and even coming back home to experience. Last year was my first DEEZOfest, and I remember telling people for weeks afterward that it was the best event I’ve ever attended in Harrison. Little girls twirled their skirts in the lawn while each band entertained the crowd. Kids visited booths for free face painting and jewelry making and crafts and cookies. Bigger kids had skateboard demos and tossed the frisbee and football. I joined friends picnicking on their quilts or milling around a VW Camper Van (yes, the VW van is made for this right?) I watched four artists, each at work bringing art to life as the day turned to night, and aspiring artists of all kinds contributing to the public art wall. Good times. Good vibes. Free food. Talent both local and imported. Unexpected artisans. Familiar faces. A spirit of beaming joy, rain or shine. And as dusk moved in, the band Smokey Folk appeared with a fire dancer that gave the mood an air of drama.
"We wanted this to be the right vibe," explains one of the organizers, Northark art instructor and DEEZO artist Dusty Domino. "That’s really what it’s about. Giving, sharing, enjoying the love of the arts and creativity. Getting creative people together to celebrate." This year, it will happen again on May 28, the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. Festivities start at 3:00 p.m. and end by midnight. Find band and artist lineup and up-to- date information at http://www. DEEZOfest.com/. Kids 12 and under are free. Admission is $10 at the gate, or $7 with a canned food donation.
What's the Back story? Let's say you have artistic kids, and there isn't an outlet for them. So you create one. That's the commitment Karen and Jeff Dezort made years ago. It started when their son Jon, a band kid, was in junior high. Like a lot of teenagers, he and his friends wanted to play music together. So, for his birthday, he asked to throw a party to play music and have a bonfire in the backyard. His parents agreed, on the condition that he go around to the neighbors to make sure they didn't mind and that at
10:00 p.m. they'd go acoustic. So on March 1st of 2008, (Jon’s actual birthday) Jon and friends covered the Clash, did a metal version of “Put the Lime in the Coconut” and munched on pizza, soda, and cupcakes. This became his annual birthday celebration, and when Karen walked out one night to discover what looked like a hundred people in the backyard, she declared, "That’s it. Next year, we're renting the park." The following year, DEEZOfest (as it had become known by then) was held at Minnie Harris Pavilion. The event would give high school kids the opportunity to play on a stage like a real band with real sound guys and everything (local music men Hugh Ashley and Gus Smith provided the sound system). It also had grown to include artists from Springfield, where Jon's sister Anne was studying art at Missouri State and had a growing network of creative friends who were up for a gig at what was then still essentially a private birthday bash. It’s hard work making something like this happen every year, but as the years went on, they found friends who helped build momentum and divide the work. Jon also learned screen printing, making the custom-designed DEEZO shirt and poster a hallmark of every year. Friends convinced him to move the date to May to avoid suffering the cold and rain. Now on its eighth year, this labor of love has become a fullfledged festival with a mission
to make a positive impact on our community. Bands say they love the setting. The backdrop of the sunset over Lake Harrison and the small town vibe, all the scenery that we may take for granted, is not lost on the artists and friends who gather year after year. Come see it for yourself this Memorial Day Weekend. (Word is that there may be a marching band parading into the park and a local high school band taking stage to live the dream for the first set). Donate your canned food, wander the park grounds, feel the sun on your face, get into an eclectic music scene, and get your art on. Oh yeah, and wish Jon a happy 25th!
It’s a Community Thing! How can you get involved? • Join the DEEZO Feeds Food Drive. Be a part of the spirit of DEEZOfest even before the festival. Look for the colorful Cart oSaurs to appear in local groceries and markets, and donate nonperishable food items to fill the cart. Last year, DEEZOfest donated 445 pounds of food to local food pantries. • Become a Vendor. Register on the website and set up your space at this festival at no charge. • Donate and Sponsor. Contribute to the festival and help support payment of performers and artists, rental fees for facilities, building materials for live art walls, and other miscellaneous expenses. • Buy Early Bird Tickets and T shirts. Go online to the DEEZO shop. You can get early bird tickets for $7 and T shirts from DEEZO 6 and 7 for $15 each.
"DEEZOfest is about giving voice to artists working in all mediums, to celebrate and contribute to the community in a positive and vibrant way. Most of all DEEZOfest is about fun and creativity on all levels, from the smallest child to the seasoned artist."
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I am a regular 10 year old that loves to do gymnastics, cheer, singing, acting, swimming, playing four square, playing kickball, playing with my little brother, playing with my dog Tubbs and just spending time with my family. But if I could pick one thing to do all the time, everyday, I would choose dance. I have been dancing at a studio since I was 2 years old and the last five years I have been dancing competitively. All my friends are in dance with me. When you spend as much time as we spend together you become like a family. I like to dance in solos. These are dances where you are all by yourself. When the dance team competes we do solos, duos, trios and group routines. Duos are with two people and trios are with three and to be considered a group you must have four or more. I am lucky to get to dance in all of these kinds of routines with my friends. Some of us on the team have started dance together and others over the years have joined up with us. We have all grown, not just in our dance skills, but in our friendships, too. When most people think of dance they only know what they have seen on the popular reality TV show “Dance Moms". That's not entirely accurate, but
we do spend a lot of time in the studio practicing. Because of the fact that I dance lots of different genres— tap, ballet, lyrical, jazz, contemporary, pointe and hip-hop, I spend about 25 hours a week dancing during a regular week. Eleven of those are in the studio, eight with my cousin Annastyn, and six hours practicing on my own. If we have a competition you can add 14 more hours to my regular time spent dancing
travel for our competitions. While some are close to us, sometimes we have to travel a long way. I have danced in 8 different states. Also the skill and dedication they show on “Dance Moms” is real. Besides learning dance skills and mastering my techniques I have learned many things through being a part of dance that will help me all through life. For example, discipline, responsibility, time management, dedication, and teamwork. Also, listening and doing what I am told and paying attention so that I can learn things really fast.
that week. Thats not a bad thing. If I could I would probably spend more. I love it that much.
The stuff you see about the yelling and screaming from the moms and teachers does not happen. No one is mean or hateful to us. Also there is no DRAMA, no pyramid, and no favorites. Everyone who is part of our dance family is encouraging and supportive. We really are like a family.
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I love dance so much and there are lots of reasons
I give it so much of my time. I love the moment when you realize during a dance that all your hard work and dedication to your routine have paid off. I love to hear people say “great job� or that they are proud of me and knowing, win or lose, you danced the very best you could. Being able to say that I gave it my all and that when I was on stage I didn’t hold anything back but tried my absolute hardest to be the very best I could be means winning. With or without the trophy, giving it my all is the most important thing to me. Sometimes, the dance convention teachers pick standout students to give cash awards, convention scholarships, or even college scholarships. That's how I win my dad over, with the hopes that one day all this dancing will get me to Broadway or on the Razorback dance team! Before I go on stage to perform I do crunches and make corrections, say a little prayer and put a smile on my face. Once I step out there all my nerves go away and I dance like no one is watching
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and I have fun. The feeling I get on stage is like nothing else I have ever felt, and at that moment when I am giving it my very best, nothing else in the world matters. When I get down on myself or mess up a dance, I think of my cousin, Annastyn Henderson. She was at the top of her game when she blew out her knee, causing her to have two surgeries and a very serious infection. She was unable to compete for almost two years, but she came back better than ever and now helps me train and challenge myself. We used to fight a lot when she tried to help me, but I've learned to listen more and argue less, because I see what she has done and I use it as an inspiration. I couldn't do any of this without her or my other dance teachers. They all have a huge part in helping me do what I love the most!
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Antiquing, junking, picking, treasure hunting— whatever we choose to call it—people love to do it. I am not sure if the need to stop and look at any establishment where second hand items, antiques or just plain junk might be sold is hereditary or not, but the genes seem to have been passed down to me by my mother. While my skills are not as honed as hers, I do love it. Recently I had the opportunity to go on a picking trip with my parents. I could not remember the last time I packed a bag, got in the back seat of the truck and went on a long trip with my mom and dad, but it had to be at least over 25 years ago. We were in the truck for more than 20 hours, drove over 1,500 miles and ate at more Cracker Barrels than I cared to count, but I am so grateful I went, for reasons other than finding a treasure. My mom can out-shop, out-pick and out-eye great finds better than I can any day of the week. It was all I could do to keep up with her. When she is in the picking zone she takes no prisoners and, unlike the armed forces motto, if you are down, well, she will leave you behind. We found so many treasures on this trip. Some were for our stores and some for our homes, but all were amazing. If I began to complain about tired feet or that I was hungry, my mom would say things like, “Just one quick pass-through” or “You never know what we might find here”. Meaning basically, stop whining. WE ARE PICKING. I am sure there were moments when she thought, "what a lightweight; remind me to leave her home next time," but she never said these out loud. She just pulled me along with her, and I'm always glad she does. The greatest treasure I found on this trip was not expensive, $22. It was not in perfect condition; had a chip on the inside and it was
not spotted by me—of course it wasn’t. I was too busy taking goofy pictures of crazy things I came across with my phone and texting them back to Chris. Let me share a little back story about my find. In 1972 on a trip to a doctor's appointment in Salem, Arkansas, my mother stopped at a yard sale and found a Shawnee Dutch Boy and Girl set of salt and pepper shakers with a little pig that stood between them and held toothpicks. They were a creamy bisque color with dresden blue markings. My cousin Sherry, only four at the time, fell in love with the little pig and my mom, in true mom fashion, gave it to her. Years later when Sherry realized I still had the set of shakers she gave me back that toothpick holding pig. I had actually found several others over the years but I loved having the original one back home between his Dutch Boy and Girl. Twenty-five years later mom and I were picking and she found a Shawnee Dutch Girl cookie jar and I took her home and sat her beside the boy and the girl and the toothpick holding pig. Life got busy, time passed and I no longer had as much time to treasure hunt with my mom. My collection of little Dutch people sat high on a shelf. I had not really thought about them until I was 750 miles from home, 30 minutes over on an already too long day, making one last pass-through a 10,000 square foot antique mall before we checked out at the register. And there he was. Nothing really special to anyone else, but very special to me. A creamy bisque porcelain cookie jar with dresden blue markings. The Shawnee Dutch Boy, the final piece in a collection started by my mother before I was born and 44 years in the making. So whether by nature or nurture, thank you, mom, for taking me to yard sales, antique shops, auctions and more because I do love it.
Treasure hunting season is upon us! Here are some tips that might make your shopping more successful.
Go prepared.
Wear comfortable shoes, dress in layers, wear sunscreen when needed, and always carry a lightweight bag or purse that closes completely. Don’t let things that could be avoided stop you in tracks before you have had a chance to see it all. And...
Do see it all.
Make at least two trips through a venue. Check out all the vendors and their pricing before you decide on a purchase. Make lists of things you see that you like, noting the booth or vendor number so that you can easily find them again. Take pictures of items you want to come back to but always ask permission to do this first. And do not be offended if the dealer says no. While most do not mind, some artists and vendors do not want their work copied and would rather you not photograph their products. By asking up front you are aware of their policy and won’t be embarrassed or offended when they ask you to delete photos from your phone.
furniture. Oftentimes there is a no return policy, so be sure what you're buying will fit where you need to go.
Bring color swatches.
Especially if you are serious about needing things to be an exact match. Most dealers are not as concerned as you are about it being just a shade off or clashing with your existing color pattern. BE SURE BEFORE YOU BUY.
Bring cash.
While most vendors have made that leap into the technology age there are still some who prefer cash. Don’t expect them to take a check from you without asking them first.
Look for the unusual. If at a venue you see 100 of the same item, they are not rare or a one of a kind. If you are looking for something specific, become familiar with prices. This protects you in the long run if you do a little up front homework.
Bring a seamstress tape Haggling is not always measure. frowned upon. They are lightweight and will come in handy when purchasing
Most dealers expect that people will ask, but please be
respectful. You don’t want to be the customer they dread. If you plan to make an offer lower than the asking price, know what you want to offer and present one offer you can live with. It's not an auction. If the vendor says no to your offer do not be offended. After all, they found it, loaded it, cleaned it, displayed it and covered all expenses to be able to bring it to the venue and offer it for sale. If you do make an offer lower than the asking price and the dealer accepts your offer, be prepared to purchase the item right then. Asking them to go down and then saying “I will think about it” or “I will be back” upsets most dealers and they won’t take you seriously the next time you plan to buy or barter. Remember the dealers are there to make money. It is their business and they are providing products to you that you may not have ever seen otherwise.
If you see something you love, buy it!
If you don't, chances are someone else will, and this is not a retail store. They cannot order you another one. There is a good chance you may never see another thing like it again.
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RS: Tell me about growing up in Harrison and what you learned there about theatre. QG: My love for theatre began where it does for most of us, with theatre-loving parents [Gwen and Jim Gresham of Harrison, Arkansas]. From as early as I can remember my parents took me to see plays and musicals, often traveling far distances to do so. My earliest theatre memory is seeing Yul Brenner in what must have been his last tour of The King and I. As I grew older I noticed my best friend, Brook Cavert, having a great deal of fun in local Theatre Company productions. In fifth or sixth grade I auditioned for the Theatre Company’s production of South Pacific and was cast as the son of a French planter. I don’t believe a year has passed since that I haven’t somehow been involved in a production. Through many opportunities with the Theatre Company and Harrison High School drama productions I gained both confidence and a deeper appreciation for the power of theatre to create empathy among a group of strangers in the dark. I auditioned for many college theatre programs and eventually decided to pursue my BFA at Webster University in St. Louis.
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RS: How long have you been in theatre? QG: My first professional job was the summer of 1996. So I guess that’s how long I’ve been doing it. I joined AEA (Actors Equity Association), the union for professional actors and stage managers, in 2000. RS: How long at the Lyceum? QG: I worked at the Lyceum as an actor from 1999-2004. At the end of 2004 I was named the Lyceum’s new Associate Artistic Director, but when my mentor and friend Philip Coffield’s health required him to resign his leadership, I was made Artistic Director in May of 2005. RS: Give me some dirt on Lyceum/Arrow Rock. Your history with it and some of its history without you.
QG: The Lyceum has been defying logic for more than fifty years. Nestled in a tiny rural community boasting a population of 56 people exists a thriving arts organization drawing audiences from all over the state and neighboring states as well.
Originally housed in a nineteenthcentury Baptist church, the Lyceum today is a modern 408-seat theatre regularly filled to capacity. As a graduating senior at Webster University, the Arrow Rock Lyceum was really THE place to work if you were lucky enough to get hired. I had been fortunate enough to appear in a couple of productions at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis which helped get me on the Lyceum radar. I auditioned in February of 1999 and was cast in six productions. It was a real thrill! I was young enough at that point to not really understand that some roles might not suit me as well as others. One of the productions during the 1999 season was a show called Tapestry, a revue of Carole King music. This is not to be mistaken for the current Broadway hit which tells the story of Carole King’s life. Tapestry is just songs—a lot of them. I can sing a little, but was completely overwhelmed singing Manhattan Transfer harmonies. I just knew that my performance in that show would be enough to keep me from ever working in Arrow Rock again. But the next year I got an offer to come back for another full season. By the end of my first season I had made some wonderful new friends, Philip Coffield among them. Philip immediately became one of my dearest friends—we had a similar sense of humor and a very similar
philosophy about what makes good theatre. I had no way to know that during our friendship he had seen something in me which would completely transform my life from that of an actor to an eventual Producing Artistic Director. RS: What keeps you in it? What do you like? Not like? QG: Every day presents a new and exciting challenge. There are a few routine tasks, but, for the most part, each day there is a new question that we’ve never asked ourselves. The opportunity to reach out into the various communities we serve and talk about our theatre is a real gift and one of my favorite parts of this job. On a regular basis I work with such talented and generous human beings, both offstage and on. What’s not to like?! RS: Who are your inspirations/mentors? QG: Philip Coffield is always the angel on my shoulder. It’s a real tragedy that he couldn’t lead this organization which he had been a part of for 20 years. I’m inspired by my belief in what his tenure as Artistic Director would have been like and I do my very best to match what my imagination shows me. Equally, I’m inspired by the perseverance of this
particular theatre. The nearest ATM is 15 minutes away—there’s just no reason this theatre should be here. I think that fact is what makes it such a treasure. Knowing our audience drives sometimes two and half hours to see one of our productions inspires me to make sure it is the very best production it can possibly be. [Ahem, Quin. Sidebar. I drive at least FOUR hours to see shows at the Lyceum. So there.]
usually ask if they can see themselves happily doing something else. If so, I recommend they go with that. Otherwise, get ready for a life filled with incredible highs separated by long periods of doubt and despair. But, if you really love it, those down times are more than easily forgotten when the fates align and you are allowed the opportunity to do the work about which you are so passionate.
RS: Do you have favorite plays/musicals to direct/act in/watch? What are they?
RS: Have you ever mistakenly hired someone with no talent?
QG: This is an impossible question. My very glib answer is that I’m happy to be involved in any production no matter what it is, but my heart really rests in the classics. There are few things more thrilling to me than seeing Shakespeare come to life.
QG: No, I haven’t done that. I’ve mistakenly hired people who believed that their talent excused bad behavior, but never a no-talent. That said, I don’t believe there is a person alive without some talent. That could be dancing or singing, but it could also be that they are a good listener, that they are able to quickly analyze numbers, there are far more talents on this earth than I could list, but I think everyone has some of them.
RS: Advice for those wanting to get involved in theatre? QG: If this advice is intended for someone considering joining the profession I
RS: Have you ever written a play?
RS: How do you find actors and crew?
QG: I’ve written a few. The most recent one to be produced is my adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol which will receive its third production at the Lyceum this winter.
QG: We hold a variety of auditions. Locally we see around 100 actors, then we see several hundred at a “cattlecall” audition in St. Louis. The majority of our casting comes out of New York. We receive more than 10,000 submissions each year for consideration and, I’m guessing here, we usually see 500 actors during our two weeks of casting sessions. Our situation is unique because we aren’t casting one show at a time, we’re looking at actors for all eight of our productions. Our production personnel come from the South Eastern Theatre Conference job fair, from internet advertisements, and from personal connections. Many of our seasonal personnel return each year—this greatly contributes to the “family” that puts on our terrific productions.
RS: What is your philosophy on the profession of acting? QG: Oh boy. I guess it’s pretty simple really: check your ego, do your research, learn your lines, and always approach each rehearsal with a sense of playfulness. My philosophy on the business of acting has changed quite a bit having spent more than a decade on “the other side of the table.” I always try to instill in young actors that "they are enough.” It’s a fruitless exercise to try and be the kind of actor you think a director is seeking. You have no idea what they want so the very best thing you can do is to walk into an audition and be your true authentic self. That shines much brighter than any gimmicks I’ve seen.
Find Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre's 2016 schedule on the following page and plan a trip to see a show or several (just remember to come back home).
The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre is one of Missouri's oldest professional regional theatres and is the most imaginative, varied, satisfying professional theatre experiences in mid-Missouri! Professional actors, directors, designers, and technicians from across the country take residence in Arrow Rock for several months to bring our audience outstanding musicals and plays.
Check out our 2016 Season!
Special Engagement BABY BOOMER COMEDY SHOW May 7
Funny Girl June 1-11
Oliver! June 18-26
1776 July 4-16
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile July 23-30
Ken Ludwig’s The Fox on the Fairway August 6-13
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial August 20-28
Million Dollar Quartet September 7-18
A Christmas Carol December 14-23
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