TRAVERSE CITY, MI -- The producer for a new local musical is all adither with news of the show's premier. Tom Bohnhorst -- producer, writer, director, actor, props manager, and best boy -- made the announcement today in the parking lot behind the offices of Northern Lakes Community Mental Health.
"It's a musical in the grand ol' tradition of Broadway musicals," Bohnhorst said. "It's enormously exciting to unveil plans for my new creation: "I May Have Alzheimer's, But At Least I Don't Have Alzheimer's."
Inspired by the years Bohnhorst cared for his aging father, he said the idea for a theatrical production hit him like a slap in the face. "I saw Dad walk into the broom closet and said to myself, 'That's it! This story belongs on stage!"
Over the past months, Bohnhorst has honed several inspired songs while following his father around the house. "The show starts out with a ballad," Bohnhorst offered. "An old man comes out into a dim light and sings, 'I love you, whoever you are.' This number sets the tone for all that comes next."
The plot follows the old man's proposals of marriage to a half dozen women the man, Elwood Limp, encounters in his adventures in and out of the hospital from attacks of diverticulitis. "He's a lovable ol' cuss," said Bohnhorst. "The audience just falls in love with him, if not the women he wants to marry."
Other show-stopping tunes include: "Dementia is just a four-letter word," "Point your pecker down, Pops, point your pecker down," "Must I be served peanut butter 24 hours a day?" "Scrub your own scroidels, but please, leave mine alone," and "Old and decrepit, old and decrepit, go together like mold in the septic."
While the production is full of suspense and romance, Bohnhorst has assured us that laughs are sure to erupt. He said the song, "Who knew? Who knew? The Ambulance Crew! We're off to the E.R. again!" will get people howling.
Bohnhorst explained that he's made room for two dance numbers as well. "The Walker Waltz" and "The Incontinental Divide" are sure to please. The latter song is a tribute to caregivers everywhere who employ creative efforts to keep their loved ones' sheets dry through the night.
Bohnhorst let the cat out of the bag when he unsheathed news about the show's final number. Cast members will free themselves from the shackles of their prescriptions by showering the audience with cascades of pills. All through the drenching, the chorus will finish with a song of hope, "We washed our hands with toothpaste while Roosevelt saved the day!"
The production will be presented on August 25, in Kaleva during Kaleva Days, in the picnic pavillion at the south end the Manistee County Road Commission Garage.
Musical accompaniment will be provided by the Kazoo Club of Thompsonville.
Comments are welcome at tombohn2@yahoo.com
"It's a musical in the grand ol' tradition of Broadway musicals," Bohnhorst said. "It's enormously exciting to unveil plans for my new creation: "I May Have Alzheimer's, But At Least I Don't Have Alzheimer's."
Inspired by the years Bohnhorst cared for his aging father, he said the idea for a theatrical production hit him like a slap in the face. "I saw Dad walk into the broom closet and said to myself, 'That's it! This story belongs on stage!"
Over the past months, Bohnhorst has honed several inspired songs while following his father around the house. "The show starts out with a ballad," Bohnhorst offered. "An old man comes out into a dim light and sings, 'I love you, whoever you are.' This number sets the tone for all that comes next."
The plot follows the old man's proposals of marriage to a half dozen women the man, Elwood Limp, encounters in his adventures in and out of the hospital from attacks of diverticulitis. "He's a lovable ol' cuss," said Bohnhorst. "The audience just falls in love with him, if not the women he wants to marry."
Other show-stopping tunes include: "Dementia is just a four-letter word," "Point your pecker down, Pops, point your pecker down," "Must I be served peanut butter 24 hours a day?" "Scrub your own scroidels, but please, leave mine alone," and "Old and decrepit, old and decrepit, go together like mold in the septic."
While the production is full of suspense and romance, Bohnhorst has assured us that laughs are sure to erupt. He said the song, "Who knew? Who knew? The Ambulance Crew! We're off to the E.R. again!" will get people howling.
Bohnhorst explained that he's made room for two dance numbers as well. "The Walker Waltz" and "The Incontinental Divide" are sure to please. The latter song is a tribute to caregivers everywhere who employ creative efforts to keep their loved ones' sheets dry through the night.
Bohnhorst let the cat out of the bag when he unsheathed news about the show's final number. Cast members will free themselves from the shackles of their prescriptions by showering the audience with cascades of pills. All through the drenching, the chorus will finish with a song of hope, "We washed our hands with toothpaste while Roosevelt saved the day!"
The production will be presented on August 25, in Kaleva during Kaleva Days, in the picnic pavillion at the south end the Manistee County Road Commission Garage.
Musical accompaniment will be provided by the Kazoo Club of Thompsonville.
Comments are welcome at tombohn2@yahoo.com
this is a masterpiece
ReplyDeleteI think you have something there, sad but true.
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