NLOC performs at the GFO (Governor's Fishing Opener)

What an exciting weekend Park Rapids, MN had!  It began Thursday, May 9 and went through Saturday May 11 when Park Rapids hosted the Governor's Fishing Opener. This is a huge media event bringing in media from all over the state of Minnesota and other states as well.  Yes, the Governor caught a walleye at approximately 12:15 a.m. Saturday morning!  We still had ice on most of the area lakes - making this difficult for the fishing guide, Jason Durham.

The fishing might not have been the greatest...BUT, the community picnic in downtown Park Rapids was one of the most fun and well-attended events!!  And, NLOC was proud to be a part of the celebration!

Many of our volunteers and actors turned out to work the day from set-up to take-down and the performances in between.  Our characters from "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" performed mini comic strip like vignettes!

We handed out candy and told the people passing by of our 2013 season with  productions of "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" and "Carousel."  It's going to be a great season!!

Other things of interest happening for NLOC:

•Greg Paul will be the stage director for “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”.  Brian Ahart will be our new tech director for “Charlie Brown” and Brian will also be assistant tech director for “Carousel”.

•The new music director for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” will be Jason Wright.

•Steevie Johnson, as mentioned in April, will be an intern from the University of Minnesota, Morris.  She wants to be involved in all aspects of production.

•A hybrid position of Stage Manager/Asst. Director will be Lucas Skjaret from Long Lake, MN.  He is  graduating in theatre arts and Scandinavian Studies at UND.

It won't be too long before "June is Bustin' Out All Over!"

Good grief, Charlie Brown!

Hope to see you at each production!