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I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Springfield Little Theatre’s 73rd Season. We have assembled an incredible season of comedy, drama and a variety of musicals for everyone’s taste. First, I would like to thank everyone in this community for their constant support. This is YOUR community theatre and due to you SLT won the Outstanding Arts organization for the State of Missouri 2006, the Ozzie Award 2005, Best Live Theatre in 417 Magazine and Springfield News-Leader several years in a row. We could never have achieved this without you and for this we say Thank You. Secondly, people often wonder how we pick shows for a season. What is the process? How do you decide? Well…sometimes I wonder that myself; however, it really comes down to what Mick Denniston once said to me, ”Beth, You just put a season in your mouth, chew on it, and see if it tastes right.” I’d like to say it is like rocket science but, honestly it’s about your gut feeling. Earlier this year we lost Mick Denniston after injuries he sustained in a car accident. I cannot begin to tell you the hole that will leave at this theatre. He was the driving force of SLT for many years, as a mentor, a director and friend. He set the standard. So, this season is dedicated to Mick---I think he would have thought it tasted pretty good.” Beth Domann SLT Artistic Director |
