Take the lost train to vaudeville and I’ll meet you at the station.
by Swamp PunditWe’ll have time for coffee-flavored kisses and a bit of conversation, oh…
Name that singer… Mickey Dolenz, but you’d already guessed it, eh? Did ya’ll know that was a VietNam war protest song? That’s why he doesn’t know if he’s “ever coming home.” The things you learn on Wikipedia. If it’s in Wiki, it’s got to be true.
Speaking of vaudeville, some of our ECPC neighbors are having a throw-down during the next Washington Music in the Streets on Oct 24. We gots us a real slimdandy press release raht chere so you’s best be reading it:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jonathan Clayborne, (252) 974-2420 or jonathanclayborne@hotmail.com
Players to present ‘The Lost Vaudeville Train’
The Deplorable Folly Players will present the original comedy “The Lost Vaudeville Train” on Friday, Oct. 24 during Washington’s infamous and decidedly celebrated third Friday’s Music in the Streets. This musical comedy revue will be performed three (3) times in the grassy area near the old caboose just outside the Beaufort County Arts Council. The first show begins at 6:15 p.m. The show is about 20 minutes long.
Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to benefit the arts council.
“The Lost Vaudeville Train” was derailed en route to Washington, NC from Norfolk, VA, back in October of 1929. All aboard were lost in the mists of the Great Dismal Swamp. But time couldn’t stop this train’s weary
troupers from returning for one last hurrah. Thus the tale begins… one must see for one’s self what happens next. The play is a comic exploration of macabre vaudeville — hosted by the enigmatic carnival barker Dr. Tad Avuncular (Clayborne). The show features such characters as the British-comedienne-turned-French-noblewoman Madam Nouveau Rot (Simpson) and the German opera singer Herr Hans Yellenlauter
(Aronson).
“Lost Vaudeville” is an original script penned by renowned local performing artists Jonathan Clayborne and Riley Potts Simpson, with contributions by local playwright Stuart Aronson. Simpson, in a recent interview described the history of the play, “Lost Vaudeville is an offshoot of the annual Monsters on Main Halloween celebration held at 520 East Main St., Washington. While Monsters on Main is designed to appeal to trick-or-treaters of all ages, the vaudeville show is “more family friendly” and less daunting for parents with young children.”
[ECPC note: we can attest for the fantastic appeal of the Ghost Pirate as we endure countless walks to witness its glory, four-year-old and two-year-olds gripping our hands in delicious fear and delight.]
“It’s furthering my fantasy about world domination and better living through silliness,” joked Wayne Most, cast member, as he stood with Simpson during the recent interview. He then indicated he feels close to home in his gregarious character’s skin.
When asked about his role, Arsonson said, “Since I lived in Germany for almost two years, I was a fan of opera and I got to know more than one German opera singer.”
The cast also includes Simpson’s daughter, Raven, as Rot’s assistant, Froufrou; Wayne Most as Shady the Country Vampire; Vicky Bortz as Misty the Mystic; and Julia Stephenson as one of the dancing Revelers.
The audience will receive offerings of wild antics by this cluster of characters, all of whom have returned from the other side for this one-time-only seasonal appearance. These jaded thespians will cycle through their old routines and tell of the miserable and wonderful times they had during their misspent lives on the road. Most termed their vaudeville experience “enjoyable.” You, too, will enjoy it.
For more information, call (252)974-2420.
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Okay, I admit it, I did some editing of the press release and if I fubarred it, there’s an apology for all from the Swamp Pundit in here somewhere. But honest, Robin, we so love the Ghost Pirate.
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