Mac history
A New Roof
The Manchester Garden Club presented a Federated Flower show at the Arts Center. It was a lovely event, but the one thing that stands out is seeing Glenna Poff stopping traffic on Highway 41 (Hillsboro Blvd.) while Albertine Jarrell backed out after delivering her flower display!
In September the MRC presented our first drama. The Boys Next Door. It was the first of many shows to be directed by Noel Clements. It was a very moving look at a young man working with those with special needs. It also occasioned the first time on stage for another current actor/director, Joel Longstreth. The works of Thurman Lee were displayed in the gallery. A Sunday reception was held for visitors, family and friends of Janelle Lee, wife of the deceased artist. In October the Teen Actors Guild presented The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane. It was directed by Courtney Farless, a member of TAG. Noel Clements was the TAG sponsor.
On September II, 1998 the contract for repair of the decking, replacement of the roofing in the dance studio and repair of the barrel roof was awarded to Tri-County Roofing. Bob Smith prepared the specifications. In spite of our efforts to raise the money, it would not have been possible without the inclusion of the MAC in the 1999/2000 City Budget and in the Tourism Budget. Attention could now be turned to providing a parking space behind the Arts Center. Rogers Group agreed to commit a substantial amount of work.
A second Starlight Gala and Art Sale was held. Piano music, and a string quartet played for the event and theatre entertainment was provided by Weldon Payne. December of 1998 brought our first sponsored play. The Shepherd. It was directed by Warren H. Gore and First National Bank was a $1,500 sponsor.
1999 started with Run for Your Wife, another British farce in February. We also had a dinner preceding the show. Angel's Band, an original play by Weldon Payne, was presented in April to large crowds. It was directed by Warren H. Gore who also held the role as Angel, a recently released jail bird. It was presented with the support of the Tennessee Arts Commission. May brought The Available Leftfooted Princess presented by the Teen Actors Guild and it also had the support of the Tennessee Arts Commission. This was an original fairy tale written by Warren H. Gore. The show was directed by Karen Wainwright who has appeared many times on our stage.
