Live theater continues to flourish in Boundary
County. Paul Rawlings has announced an
all-original play, entitled Good Good Day: An
Evening of Words and Music, to be staged at the
Pearl Theater in mid October.
“We are already working hard in rehearsals, and
I am especially pleased with both the variety
and the quality of what we have to offer,”
Rawlings stated.
What’s more, for the first time in twenty-six
productions, Rawlings has collaborated with
songwriter Tom Sturdevant. Sturdevant began
writing songs way back in the 70’s right here in
Bonners Ferry. His name may be familiar to local
residents because he wrote both the script and
songs for the much loved Kootenai Kid at that
time. Since
then he has been a songwriter in Nashville,
Tennessee for many years.
“You might say I am returning to my roots. My
music was first performed by the Community
Theater in 1975. How good it is to be doing it
again,” Sturdevant noted.
The play includes sixteen original songs, all
written by Sturdevant, as well as eleven short
theater pieces. Also unusual is the fact that
not only have Rawlings and Sturdevant each
written pieces for the presentation; six other
members of our community have also created short
original works which will be performed.
“I believe local theater goers will truly enjoy
themselves,” Rawlings stated. “Fourteen of your
friends and neighbors are devoting a lot of time
and energy to getting up close and personal for
you on stage,” he added.
Veterans of earlier productions, including Rhea
Verbanic and Skye Palmer, will be on hand.
Several first timers such as Nolda Gross and
Meggie Kahanek will also make an appearance. The
live band includes Sturdevant on piano, as well
as John Marquetteon lead guitar, Drew Browne on
bass, and Mike Palmer on saxophone.
“A number of different singers from the group
will take their turn in the spot light,”
Sturdevant said. “I feel privileged to have been
able to work with such a talented group.”
Performance dates are set for Friday and
Saturday night, October 9 and 10 and again the
next weekend, October l6 and l7. Doors open at
six with the performance beginning at seven.
Tickets are $8 for students, $10 for adults ($12
at the door), and may be purchased at Bonners
Books downtown, Mountain Mike’s on the
South Hill, and at the door. |
