Where's Jackson?

So there's this show called Pump Boys & Dinettes. And we love it. And there's this group of us here in Indianapolis who have done this production a bunch of times, in various locations, since we first performed it at Indianapolis Civic Theatre in 1989. Maybe you've seen us -- maybe you haven't. But it's a great show. And we're really good at it.

Well, anyway, when we last did the show two years ago, we all agreed that we were going back to Civic to try and arrange one final, farewell, reunion, sex, love and rock and roll tour (OK - that last part's an exaggeration), as a 20th anniversary farewell, and then we'd retire.

Well guess what? It's going to happen!!! So save these dates: August 6th, 7th and 8th, 2009, at Indianapolis Civic Theatre, located at Marian College.

So we had our first, official cast meeting tonight, to begin organizing rehearsals, photo shoots, marketing and promotions, etc. And in spite of about 75 e-mails between all of us in the last few weeks, Jackson (aka Kevin Friedly) was a no-show. And while this was somewhat of a disappointment, it also felt a little like going back home. Because if anybody's gonna forget our first meeting, it would be Kevin. We love you, Jackson!!

But have no fear -- we'll wrangle him, and he'll be there in August! He always is.

So anyway, we've started this blog, because no matter how down home we may seem, PB&D09 has embraced the new millenium! So pay attention to this space over the next couple of months, and we'll share funny stories, thoughts, memories, photos, and maybe even a few videos from past productions and rehearsals for our new production!!

So just in case you don't know who we are, here's us:

The Pump Boys:
Jim - Reid Miller
LM - Dave Newman
Jackson - Kevin Friedly
Eddie - Joe Traynor

The Dinettes:
Rhetta Cupp - Marni Lemons
Prudie Cupp - Karen Frye

The Crew:
Props/Stage Manager - Janet "Olga" Sutton
Producer/Sound Design/Tech Director - Michael J. Lasley

And we do this all in memory and honor of our beloved director, Bill Hall, and music director, Denny Yount.

Drop us a line! Send a note! Forward to your friends. But, most of all, come see our show in August!

Love y'all,

Rhetta