Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Musical Pageant - "Laura's Memories", 2011

I had the distinct pleasure of performing as Rev. Brown in the Ozarks Mountain Players' production of "Little House Memories" a few years back.  That was a production that had a very long run, (over 20 years, if memory serves me) and it led into this production.  Many of the scenes from the first pageant are included in this one.  I also had the pleasure, as a member of the Ozarks Mountain Players, to be the one who suggested the title for this pageant.  (You might have noticed the similarity in the name, along with the name of my shop!)

"Laura's Memories" is an outdoor, musical pageant presented by the Ozark Mountain Players every summer in Mansfield.  The sole purpose of the group is to acknowledge and honor Laura Ingalls Wilder.  The pageant is performed by local actors and musicians.  If you enjoy family entertainment featuring music and acting focused on pioneer days, you will enjoy this pageant.

This year's performances are scheduled (usually rain or shine), in the large, "Gem of the Ozarks" outdoor theater.  It is located adjacent to the Mansfield School Complex, in the city park.  Tickets are available at the gate, one hour prior to each performance.  The evenings begin with a pre-show, followed by the pageant at 7:30 PM. Here is the schedule:

  1. August 26, 27
  2. September 2, 3 (there is also a matinee on the 3rd at 10 AM)
  3. September 9,10
  4. September 16,17 (This is during the Laura Ingalls Wilder Festival) & (There is a matinee on the 17th also, at 10 AM)
  5. September 23,24
  6. September 30, October 1st  
Admission: (Tickets go on sale at the gate only, 1 hour prior to each performance)
Adults (12 yrs. & over) : $7.00
Children (5 yrs. - 11 yrs.) : $3.00
Under 5 yrs. : Free
There is a concession stand available

If you come for the pageant during the Laura Ingalls Wilder Festival, please visit me at Laura's "Sweet Memories" - I'll be open with special hours on those dates and on the special matinee date of September 3rd.
To see a special brochure online go to 
htttp://www.wilderdays-mansfieldmo.com/laurasmemories2011.pdf 
For more information on the pageant, phone: 417-924-3383 or 417-924-3525 and mention that you saw this on my blog site.  Thanks.  Have a great time at the pageant!

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