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*The arrow which I shot at the buck earlier hit a rib, turned and went into the shoulder. I found the arrow a short distance from where he was shot, and the blood trail ended rather quickly. Net result: flesh wound for the big boy, but not terribly serious. Note to self: Use Different Broadheads!

*The entire Rantmeister clan will appear in “Evita” at the Ashtabula Arts Center Oct. 28-Nov. 11. We hadn’t auditioned for the show, but got an email last week from the director begging for our participation. End result: The Rantmeister, doc-wife, son, daughter and exchange student will all be warbling and dancing our way across the stage.

This will be my first appearance in a rock opera…I’ve not been pursuing singing and dancing parts, being convinced that no matter how well I know the steps to something, the resulting appearance is less graceful than a downhill skiing wipeout. But for this show, I’ll be onstage most of the time, playing multiple characters and singing in nearly all the musical numbers…ughhh! One thing to be said: I’m glad this show is in the fall rather than the summer – I couldn’t imagine doing two hours of frenzied singing, dancing and costume changes in 90-degree heat.

*We’ve also auditioned and been called back for “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” to be performed Dec. 1-19 at the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild. More updates to follow after tonight’s callbacks.