Mayor Thompson's Proclamation

Last night the entire cast and company of Plain and Fancy were presented with a proclamation from Nappanee's mayor Larry Thompson declaring 2006 the year of Plain and Fancy. It was an unexpected and pleasant surprise to receive the recognition. I reflect on twenty years of producing this delightful musical comedy that opened the 1955 Broadway season with the musical story of Amish life and love. To be recognized by the City of Nappanee for this contribution to the arts and culture of the region is an accomplishment that must be shared by 207 actors who have taken the stage throughout this improbable run plus the uncounted hundreds who have delt with the technical aspects of live theatre and the administrative and marketing staff that has worked so diligently to fill the seats of the theatre with appreciative patrons over the decades.