The Fantasticks (Oct 18-27, Theatre Factory)

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Come see Carolyn as “The Girl” in The Fantasticks, Oct 18-27.

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Let’s conſider ſome ſurpriſing old type: “Did you ever hear ſuch a wind-ſucker, as this?”

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A Matter of Honor (ST:TNG Rewatch, Season 2, Episode 8)

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The dress we ordered for the “girl next door” role in The Fantasticks… vs the dress that we received!

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