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Name: Bryan Ott From: Elkader Attended OHP Show Y Favorite Show: Afunny thing happened on the way to the forum Show I want to see done: the producers Posted on: Wed Jul 25 2007 3:37 pm Central Standard Time	I miss the operah house. There is nothing like it, that I've herd of, out here in Idaho. Can't wait to come back and see all of the shows.
Name: Karla Bell From: Tulsa, OK Attended OHP Show Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Man of La Mancha Posted on: Thu Mar 8 2007 2:52 pm Central Standard Time	A note for Tom Chandler who took me to my first musical...I took my little girl to Man of La Mancha this week and it was even more wonderful than I remembered it. Thank You for making me a music lover!
Name: Jessica From: Elkader Attended OHP Show Y Favorite Show: The Wizard of Oz Show I want to see done: Posted on: Wed Oct 4 2006 12:56 pm Central Standard Time	I was just wondering where I can find out when try-outs are for upcoming plays! Thanks,Keep up the great work -Jessica*
Name: Danielle From: Elkader Attended OHP Show Yes Favorite Show: Wizard of Oz Show I want to see done: Posted on: Fri Jun 23 2006 3:19 pm Central Standard Time	The OH is SSOOO cool!! It's so convienient for the area because really, there isn't any big shows and stuff to go to around here and it provides plenty of entertainment for the audience. I especially like to be in them! (Even though I've only been in 2 OHP plays and am going to be in 3. I can't wait untill Annie! ) So keep it up!!
Name: Traci Ott From: Elkader IA Attended OHP Show YEAH! Favorite Show: My Fair Lady Show I want to see done: Chronicals of Narnia Posted on: Fri Jun 2 2006 7:27 pm Central Standard Time	hey i have never been here. I like the OH. Its an awesome place. i have an why doesn't the next fall play be Chronicals of narnia?
Name: Anthony Snitker From: Liz Long Attended OHP Show Yes Favorite Show: Always the Next One :) Show I want to see done: Les Miserables Posted on: Sun Feb 5 2006 11:45 pm Central Standard Time	Hi! I see that you have some great shows coming up. I'm especially excited for Noises Off. How are rehearsels going? I miss the opera house and I look forward to seeing Caught in the Net!
Name: Molly Franta From: Attended OHP Show Yes, and I've been in a few of them, too. Favorite Show: I think the one I enjoyed being in the most was Children of Eden. Show I want to see done: Yes! I have a few of them, so here they are: Footloose, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Annie, The Sound of Music, Alice in Wonderland, and An Affair to Remember. Posted on: Sat Jun 4 2005 1:43 pm Central Standard Time	The Opera House is really great! I've been to and been in a lot of great shows that I know a lot of people enjoyed. Acting is really a great thing so KEEP IT UP!!!
Name: Wartburg College Wind Ensemble Member From: Attended OHP Show Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Sun Mar 20 2005 9:42 pm Central Standard Time	What a privilege it was to be able to perform in Elkader! The people were wonderful and the beautifully restored Opera House was an amazing place to perform! Thanks to all that made this concert possible!
Name: Brandi From: Garnavillo Attended OHP Show Yes - A Long time ago Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Havana Nights Posted on: Thu Dec 30 2004 1:20 pm Central Standard Time	The Opera House renovations sound truely magnificent. I can't wait to check it out! This is a great website too.
Name: Keisha Chelberg From: McGregor Attended OHP Show Y Favorite Show: Snoopy Show I want to see done: Anastasia Posted on: Thu Nov 4 2004 3:46 pm Central Standard Time	Hey! The Wizard Of Oz, as you all know was a big success. Keep it up OHP! I have just got done with another play called "Suesical" and my friends told me they saw me in some OHP plays. I told them if they wanted to be in a OHP, I will tell them when the tryouts will be held for another play. Now, they are all about blabbing it to the whole school! Your performances are realy fantastic. We have very many good, young and older acters + actresses. Yet, you still have more performances to come. I give you ! Much Abliged***
Name: Mary Ann (McCauley) Andersen From: Crystal Lake, Iowa Attended OHP Show Not recently. Favorite Show: "Meet Me in St. Louis" Show I want to see done: Posted on: Thu Oct 28 2004 7:55 am Central Standard Time	Scrolling through the posted messages I saw one from Joe Boland & he mentioned "Meet Me in St. Louis," presented by St. Joe h.s. students back in the late 40's. I was only 10 then, was chosen to play the part of "Tootie" & had a grand time biting the leg of a Muehe boy (Jim, maybe?) once every performance! My family lived in Elkader from 1940-1950; Dad (H.L. "Count" McCauley) worked for his brother, Lester, in Mac's Clothing Store on the main drag. I love Elkader, always have, & try to make a visit every couple of years. Happy to see OHP alive & well. Keep nurturing the treasure & talent!!
Name: Sara T From: Asheville, North Carolina Attended OHP Show No...and my loss ! Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Thu Sep 30 2004 3:06 pm Central Standard Time	Wanted to say "Break a Leg" to the entire cast & crew of Wizard of Oz! I had the great pleasure of being in McGregor Ia for the birth of my Grandson...Samuel David Shaw to my daughter...Suzanne...(Run for Your Wife) and my son in law ...Victor!!! During that happy time..Victor & Suzanne shared a wonderful trip for me to your Thearte!!! JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! Now I know why Victor & Suzanne have fallen in love with the OHP!!! I only wish I could have stayed longer to see "my son in law" on stage...!! Not only his "one " line...but his DANCING!!! What a hoot!!! Not only is your thearte WONDERFUL...but seeing the cast & crew in final rehersals was thrilling...!!! The costumes beautiful..and of course I got to see some of Victor's handi work...( with his sewing machine..) I have seen his "handy work " with my Darling Darby and Little David...!!! lol Best of luck to the ENITRE CAST & BACK STAGE CREW!!! I am honored to have visited your "home" and I will be "thinking" about you ALL Opening Nite and thereafter! Break A Leg....Sara T Holshouser Thearter Person Drama Queen Suzanne's mother AND ..last but not least.... Victor's MOTHER IN LAW... Best of LUCK!!!!
Name: Nancy Barker From: Freeport, IL - formerly from Elkader Attended OHP Show Y Favorite Show: Music Man - in the 70's some time. Show I want to see done: Posted on: Wed Sep 22 2004 10:28 am Central Standard Time	Glad to see the OHP are still going strong. Loved attending and being involved in the plays when we lived in Elkader - 72-78. Hope to make it back for another one soon.
Name: Bob From: Elkader Attended OHP Show Y Favorite Show: ALL Show I want to see done: You pick it . Posted on: Tue Aug 17 2004 8:47 pm Central Standard Time	I am so amazed at the professionalism of your group. I feel the region is so fortunate to have people like you who care and want to share their talents with all. I found an interresting website dealing with Oz.. http://www.beyondtherainbow2oz.com/stagethewizard.html It's called "We're Off To Stage The Wizard" all about , you guessed it, staging of Oz. At the bottom of the page is an animated gif of Dorothy clicking her ruby slippers . I'm looking forward to your presentation and yet I know you will pull it off in top form. Again, thank you for being here and best of luck in the years to come.
Name: Ashley From: Elkader Attended OHP Show Y Favorite Show: Snoopy Show I want to see done: Peter Pan (again) Posted on: Mon Aug 2 2004 2:18 pm Central Standard Time	You guys do a wonderful job on your shows. There awesome! I can't wait untill we start practices for the Wizard of Oz.I know the show will be great. They always are.
Name: francespratt From: Albemarle NC Attended OHP Show no Favorite Show: any show that suzan shaw is in. Show I want to see done: Posted on: Tue Apr 6 2004 4:59 pm Central Standard Time	Hi susan sorry it took so long for me to get here but I have been having problems with this computer but nevertheless I am here, I miss you and I know that the show is and was a sucess I wish I could have been there to see you in it, miss you a bunch, love always
Name: T From: Asheville, N.C. Attended OHP Show Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Mon Apr 5 2004 8:36 pm Central Standard Time	To The Web Master: Thank you so much for your hard work esp in keeping everyone up to date on the Show ! Even though I could not make it up North to see the actual show..I felt very close to the ENTIRE cast & Crew!!! The "up dates"...the pictures...helped us folks down South learn to appreicate MORE the wonderful people you have working for the OHPs. The set was beautiful....the cast looked like they were having fun...and being in several shows myself..I REALLY appreciate the crew "back stage"...Thank you again Web MAster for your time spend in sharing...! I do have to say...the VERY LAST PICTURE was special for me ..(because I know & understand "back stage")...I saw your most adorable fan sound asleep with her bottle & toys..while Mom was "on stage" and Dad was being PROUD!!! Thanks again for you time and Best of Luck for the up coming plays to the entire OHPs... Sincerely Sara T. Holshouser
Name: Brad Stiles From: Cedar Rapids Attended OHP Show Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Sun Mar 28 2004 1:41 pm Central Standard Time	I recently came to visit the facility. I was very impressed and am excited to come in the future and enjoy more from the Opera House. THANK YOU
Name: The Angel LeRoy From: Charlotte NC but currently in Asheville NC Attended OHP Show N Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Fri Mar 26 2004 6:46 am Central Standard Time	Behold....I have really enjoyed keeping up with the show through this wonderful website. You have more than a beautiful theatre. To the cast, Have a great show tonight and "Break those legs......." Special Birthday greeting to the Kiwi of the Group, God you're old....lol.....Thank you for allowing me to be a part of what y'all are doing even, way down here in the sunny south.........& finally to my baby, Break a leg...."Martha"......Luv to you all. The Angel Leroy...
Name: T From: Asheville N.C. Attended OHP Show Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Fri Mar 26 2004 6:40 am Central Standard Time	To the Entire Cast & Crew of Run for Your Wife! Good Luck on Opening Nite...Break a Leg!! And a special Happy Birthday to Victor Shaw....(Suzanne's husband) What a wonderful way to celebrate!! Watching a great show ..in a beautiful theatre...!
Name: Webmaster From: Operahouseplayers.com Attended OHP Show Y Favorite Show: Different Shows for different reasons Show I want to see done: The Next One... Posted on: Sat Mar 20 2004 10:23 am Central Standard Time	Just had to jump in here. I must say, this has been fun. The guestbook hasn't seen such activity for some time. Glad to see that people are enjoying the site, and as we get closer to the show, stick around to see cast and production photos. I usually don't release production photos till after the run, so you'll have to anxiously wait if you don't want to make the trip to see the show (with out a doubt worth the trip! ) In the meantime... although you may be making Victor Crazy (and Suzanne does a good enough job of that herself) some of us actually enjoy reading people's personal email material online. It just make's us jealous that our friends aren't signing the guestbook.
Name: Victor Shaw From: Currently McGregor, Iowa, but heck I move alot, been damn near everywhere. Attended OHP Show Not until next Thursday, but I've seen a couple of rehearsals Favorite Show: Way too soon to tell, ask me next year. Show I want to see done: Sorry my wife makes those decisions........ Posted on: Fri Mar 19 2004 9:15 pm Central Standard Time	Wow... Welcome to the "Shaw Family Personal Ego Boosting Website"... If I had any idea we were so highly thought of we'd still be there.. But! Thought I'd enter a quick note to explain to the people from the South exactly how a Guestbook works. As you can see from the notes left prior to last week, comments are nornally limited to either (A) The Play that was just on... (B) The condition of, or facts provided in the Website.. (C) Questions about how you can help.. (D) Comments about the beautifully restored theater... (E) Comments concerning a specific Performance..(That you've seen.) In the North..we all have E-Mail..No need to make specific hellos here, thats normally reserved for personal E-Mails... Watch this here's how its done. Hi. My name is Victor Shaw.. I recently moved to the area and am thrilled to be helping with the "Run For Your Wife" performance. The rehearsals seem to be going well even if Suzannes every third line seems to be "Line". (What's that all about?), and oh yeah the sets look great.. This has to be the nicest Theater I'ver been in bar none.(and yes and I've seen a few). You have no idea how truly lucky you are. The quality of the woodwork and the finish and materials used in the seat and stairwell restorations are simply top notch..I had no idea when we moved here there was a group with these abilities or facility of this quality in the area. Everyone has been so friendly and you simply can't imagine how much easier it has made the move here. If Suzanne wasn't so busy and happy she'd have killed me by now. Good luck on Thursday, break some legs.. See how hard was that. Luv you all, The Southerner's Husband
Name: mountain man From: deep in the southern mtns Attended OHP Show Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Thu Mar 18 2004 4:27 pm Central Standard Time	To cast & crew! Esp Susu & Victor....Being the instagor of the WHITE GOWN...and the now INFAMOUS White Gown...having seen it modeled 1st hand..by T...and know the "hit" it was for you, Victor, in Albemarle...Those in the great far North are in for a stunning opening display by a wonderful wife and mother of Darby & ( the "wee one" ) of an exciting performance. Miss seeing you and come home soon where the "southern belles" are the most beautiful.....Best of Luck...! Congrats of the "wee one" to you & Victor...MMMRHLH
Name: Fred Tone From: Marietta, Georgia Attended OHP Show no Favorite Show: n/a Show I want to see done: would like to see any OHP show Posted on: Thu Mar 18 2004 11:53 am Central Standard Time	Having known Suzanne since the day she was born she has always been the ham. She has been a performer since she was in diapers. It is very exciting to see her and her husband Victor on such a website. Having been a close friend of her late father Sam, I am sure he would be very proud of his little girl. Sam was always such a devoted friend of the theatre. Im quite sure that someday Darby will be following in her moms footsteps on the stage. My best wishes to OHP and good luck to Suzanne and Victor.
Name: Anna Christian aka Suzanne's one and only Poppet From: Albemarle NC Attended OHP Show North Carolina.rr.com Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Tue Mar 16 2004 6:03 pm Central Standard Time	Everyone in the Great North thank your lucky stars that you have been given this wonderfull gift of Suzanne and Victor, you couldn't ask for any more loving caring WONDEFULL people, and their beautiful baby Darby. Suzanne, I think you know how special you are to me, Break a Leg, hurry home. I love you.
Name: Kelly Story From: Albemarle, NC Attended OHP Show N Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Tue Mar 16 2004 5:39 pm Central Standard Time	Break a leg, Suzanne. Just before the lights go up on opening night, close your eyes and you'll hear angel's wings. It's the wings of two special set builders....Sam and JW. We're with you in spirit. HURRY HOME!!!!!
Name: Kent Harkey From: Albemarle, North Carolina Attended OHP Show n Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Tue Mar 16 2004 11:58 am Central Standard Time	How fortunate OHP is to have Suzanne and Victor Shaw fall in their laps. Take good care of them as they are only on loan to you. Their Uwharrie Player family misses them. Suzanne, you will feel our love on opening night.
Name: Jennifer Lowder From: Albemarle, North Carolina Attended OHP Show n Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Mon Mar 15 2004 7:18 pm Central Standard Time	Hello everyone! I would like to inform all those who read this website that OHP has one of the sweetest, funniest, most talented "Southern" gals that any theatre would love to have on hand. Suzanne(southern gal),Vic, and I'm sure Darby all have great talents when it comes to infront of or behind the curtains of a stage. This theatre will never be the same now that these two are a part of your family. Have fun and "break a leg!" Jennifer Lowder
Name: Tara Huneycutt From: Albemarle, NC Attended OHP Show N Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Mon Mar 15 2004 7:38 am Central Standard Time	Hey Susu! (got that from your mom) Hope you, Vic, Darby, and one on the way are doing well. So glad to here you are able to perform there, sounds like a wonderful experience. Your mom is so excited for you! All of here in Albemarle wish you the best of luck and success!!!!
Name: The Angel LeRoy From: Charlotte NC most of the time Attended OHP Show N Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Sun Mar 14 2004 5:10 pm Central Standard Time	This is for my very special girl, mother of my god-daughter......Since I was like her 3rd or 4th director in "Annie Get Your Gun" in Albemarle NC in 1982.... I luv you "former Virgin" and am so very very proud of you and Vic......Y'all just don't know what you got in this family. Suzanne and Victor are wonderful theatre people and always put there all into everything. Of course I am partial, I helped raise her.... Best of luck with the Production and to the entire cast "break a leg"....Luv you all, The Angel LeRoy.........
Name: Jeff "Goob" Kuehl From: A galaxy far far away Attended OHP Show Yes Favorite Show: The Music Man Show I want to see done: Robber Bridegroom Posted on: Fri Mar 12 2004 11:01 am Central Standard Time	What a wonderful website! I am so proud to be from Elkader. Opera House Players helped me get hooked on theatre, and I have not been off a stage since I was 14 years olds. I can't wait to visit the newly remodeled Opera House. Keep producing the wonderful shows you do. "Show me a place where art flourishes, and I will show you a great city" Abe Lincoln
Name: Your best Uncle Bill & Nancy From: New London, N.C. Attended OHP Show n Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Fri Mar 12 2004 8:49 am Central Standard Time	Don't break a leg. Just be yourself and you will be great. Best of luck, but you don't need it. Bill & Nancy
Name: Alex Ford From: Monona and Decorah, IA Attended OHP Show yes. and more to come Favorite Show: Children of Eden Show I want to see done: Posted on: Mon Mar 8 2004 7:13 am Central Standard Time	I love watching productions. I wish I could be in more, but that's even more difficult now that I'm in college. Being in Hello Dolly was a once in a lifetime experience. I'm excited to come down and see Run for your Wife with my g/f. We're both looking forward to seeing quite a production. I can't wait to see the result of the remodel. Last time I was down there the grand staircase still had a 2x4 railing, and the lobby had concrete floors and bare plaster walls. You should make the show news and OHP news available as an .rss feed to make keeping up with the OHP news a snap! Keep up the good work!
Name: Sara T Holshouser From: Asheville North Carolina 28801 Attended OHP Show no...but hope I can made ...RUN FOR YOUR WIFE Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Thu Mar 4 2004 6:35 pm Central Standard Time	Being the Mother of Suzanne Shaw & Victor's mother in law....(hehehe)... the OHP has gained two wonderful additions to your WONDERFUL THEATRE...! Victor has MANY wonderful talents...costume designs...( making of the costumes)...working on sets...lights...sound...he is a wonderful asset back stage...and would be great ON STAGE...if he would...! NOW...my daughter...Suzanne...!! She gets her talent from ME and her late father...She is good...but don't tell her that...! (and of course ...she takes after me) ANY WAY.....I love the WEb Site and all the work that you have put into keeping EVERYONE up with what is happening..EVEN in North Carolina!! I know now why Suzanne & Victor fell in love with the theatre and the history behind it...!! Thanks for sharing and taking time to share with the all the ART WORLD.... Sincerely.....DARBY'S GRANDMOTHER...."T" SUZANNE" Mom...And of Course VICTOR"S Mother in Law.. Hope to meet you soon...AND BREAK a LEG....!! Sara T. Holshouser (All one person)
Name: Janice Pahlas Moody From: Kansas City, KS Attended OHP Show Many Favorite Show: South Pacific Show I want to see done: Posted on: Tue Feb 17 2004 5:44 pm Central Standard Time	Mr Chandler, was good to hear from you even if thru a friend. Hope the renovation goes well. It is a beatiful theater, and has wonderful memories for lot's of us from Elkader.
Name: Suzanne Shaw From: Originally From NC......Presently living in McGregor, Ia Attended OHP Show n Favorite Show: Run For Your Wife so far Show I want to see done: Godspell Posted on: Sun Feb 15 2004 8:33 pm Central Standard Time	This is my first show at OHP and having only been involved for a few weeks now, the entire cast and crew have made me and my family (Victor, Darby, and the little one one the way) feel so much at home already!! We love the beautiful Opera House and I have loved working with everyone!! Even spending the day working on the set was lots of fun. This is a great place to be a transplant. Hope to be involved as long as we are here in Iowa, or at least as long as "ya'll" will have me! Any room in Wizard of Oz for an extremely pregnant lady?
Name: Keisha Chelberg From: McGregor IA Attended OHP Show Yes Favorite Show: Children of Eden Show I want to see done: Jesus Christ Super Star Posted on: Fri Feb 13 2004 8:05 pm Central Standard Time	Heey! I just love what you did to the place pretty wild I hope to try and get in Wizard of Oz, I'll probally be one of the munchkins though. If I don't get in though, I'm still heading to the play! TTLY
Name: MUGUMANIA From: IRVING TX Attended OHP Show NO Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: YES Posted on: Sat Jan 10 2004 12:58 pm Central Standard Time	KEEP IT UP
Name: Marypat Rieck From: Garnavillo Attended OHP Show yes:) Favorite Show: To many to choose from! Show I want to see done: Any thing is fine! Posted on: Thu Dec 11 2003 10:10 pm Central Standard Time	Just want to say being in the Opera house play have been the best experiences of my life! It's so much fun and I've made many friends! I hope to be in one again, SOON! Snoopy and The Gov.'s son were both FANTASTIC!!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE NUNCRACKERS!!!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE CAST!!!!!!!!
Name: Joseph Boland From: Ft Myers Beach, Florida Attended OHP Show N Favorite Show: N/A Show I want to see done: Meet Me in St Louis Posted on: Fri Nov 28 2003 4:19 pm Central Standard Time	Just read the article in Cedar Rapids paper about the renovation and I am impressed--looks just great. I was in the play "Meet me in St Louis" in 1948 or 1949--our director was Marian Bink. I will always remember it and will stop to see the opera house this coming summer when we travel north to Minnesota and Iowa to visit relatives and friends. Our family grew up in Elkader. My grandfather James Boland lived on a farm 5 miles north on highway 56. i am just going through a diary he wrote in every day from 1858 to 1864 and it has a lot of history of the area, along with a lot of names of people living in that time frame. I think it is wonderful that the work that has been done will keep the opera house going for many years to come. Congratulations!
Name: Keepsake Gardens From: 808 Third Ave. SE Attended OHP Show Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Tue Nov 25 2003 1:00 pm Central Standard Time	Congratulations on your article in the Gazette and your team effort to make this dream come true. ...again have a great success, you've earned it!
Name: Harry Button From: Jerseyville, IL Attended OHP Show N Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Mon Nov 10 2003 4:00 pm Central Standard Time	I am anxiously looking forward to "The Governor's Son"
Name: ngbada nwagai From: la Attended OHP Show yes Favorite Show: non Show I want to see done: non Posted on: Mon Nov 10 2003 4:23 am Central Standard Time	nice to be there
Name: Donna Menken From: Des Moines Attended OHP Show Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Sat Nov 1 2003 3:13 pm Central Standard Time	Thanks to Craig Strutt filling me in on the details, I just finished taking the year long tour of construction progress for the wonderful old Opera House. Words cannot do justice to the work that has been accomplished. I know the grand old lady is pleased with her "new" look. I concur with Tim Reinders. . . this project deserves to be entered for a Main Street Award. Looks to me like it's a shoe in! Hope to see it in person soon.
Name: Tim Reinders From: Des Moines- Main Street Iowa Attended OHP Show no Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Thu Oct 30 2003 9:28 am Central Standard Time	Hey everyone- I've been keeping up with the progress via the site! Things look AWESOME! I can't wait to see the renovation in person! An FYI too- the other day I saw Nan Hagen (1st Elkader Main Street Mgr) She was VERY EXCITED to hear about the renovation! Please share this with everyone involved. KUDOS on the project! We're looking forward to seeing an application for a Main Street Iowa Award on this one! Tim
Name: Donna Menken From: Des Moines Attended OHP Show Y Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Wed Oct 15 2003 8:27 pm Central Standard Time	Congratulations on yet another wonderful renovation of that wonderful Opera House. The volunteer spirit lives on in my other "home town," Elkader. Saw the story in the DM Register last week about the new front doors. Came to the site to see if there were other pictures. The interior shot is spectacular. How fantastic! Each "updo" has been better than the last. This one looks to be the best yet. What did you do with the stairs? Did it go back to the center? I'd love to see a picture of that. Has it been in the CC Register? The "never say die" spirit of folks in Elkader is a model for other small communities looking for ways to keep going. It's been that way for many decades. It's obvious you've all still GOT IT! God bless! Donna
Name: Stephanie Hahn From: Luana IA Attended OHP Show Y Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Tue Oct 7 2003 8:33 pm Central Standard Time	I love watching the productions! They are awsome. I am excited to have the opportunity to be in The Governor's Son.
Name: Don and Ann Ott, Clark's parents From: Wheatland, Iowa Attended OHP Show Yes Favorite Show: Annie Show I want to see done: Mame or Fiddler on the Roof Posted on: Tue Aug 12 2003 7:19 pm Central Standard Time	We are pleased that Clark and Janet and kids have moved back to Elkader. We have a legitimate excuse to go north for your prodouctions. We will try to see as many as we can. Keep up the good work! I envy you! Ann Ott
Name: Sophia Landis From: Elkader, IA Attended OHP Show yes Favorite Show: Children of Eden Show I want to see done: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Posted on: Sun Aug 10 2003 8:25 pm Central Standard Time	I LOVE YOUR SHOWS!
Name: Sophia Landis From: Elkader, IA Attended OHP Show yes, definently:Dand they were all good!:tu: Favorite Show: oooooh thats a hard one, probably... :idea:Children of Eden, even though i was in it:blush: Show I want to see done: The Sound of Music, again Posted on: Mon Jul 7 2003 11:19 am Central Standard Time	your shows are the best! i wish you would do more with my aged parts though
Name: Katie Franta From: Elkader Attended OHP Show YES!! Favorite Show: Little Shop of Horros Show I want to see done: Yes-The Wizard of OZ!! I love that movie!! Posted on: Tue Jun 24 2003 8:42 pm Central Standard Time	Hi. I can't wait for the next OHP production!!
Name: Brenda S Brown Bouie From: Galveston Attended OHP Show n Favorite Show: Majestic Theatre - Shaft Show I want to see done: Mannequin Posted on: Sat Mar 29 2003 1:13 pm Central Standard Time	Hi I am interested in your majestic theatre. An old relic like this should have never been closed down
Name: Karen Newbern From: Sturgeon Bay WI Attended OHP Show Yes!! Favorite Show: Chicago Show I want to see done: Posted on: Sun Feb 23 2003 7:52 pm Central Standard Time	Great site - took me back to my days with OHP in the 80's and 90's. I miss all you guys - and I miss community theater! I'm anxious to see the restoration of the Opera House, too. It is a real treasure.
Name: Emily Larson From: Postville Attended OHP Show yes Favorite Show: Into the Woods Show I want to see done: "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" Posted on: Wed Jan 29 2003 5:27 pm Central Standard Time	I heard you might be doing "West Side Story". Please let me know. I'd love to try out.
Name: Terri Connell From: Prairie du Chien Committee for Performing Arts Attended OHP Show Yes! Favorite Show: Singin' in the Rain Show I want to see done: Momma Mia! Posted on: Tue Jan 21 2003 9:02 am Central Standard Time	After talking to Terri Strutt this morning, I will still include a notice about the Dallas Brass in our CPA newsletter - I made about 20 posters to put up around PdC, Marquette & McGregor! I'll notify Prairie High talent that the summer musical idea is off till 2004. I'm looking forward to seeing your cast list for The Murder Room. I'm glad those dates won't conflict with CPA's 20th anniversary event - the UW Varsity Band Show directed by Prof. Mike Leckrone will perform Tuesday, April 8, 7:30 in the PdCHS gym!
Name: Anthony Snitker From: Monona, IA Attended OHP Show Yes Favorite Show: Children of Eden Show I want to see done: West Side Story Posted on: Fri Jan 10 2003 6:15 pm Central Standard Time	I really enjoy watching and being in the Opera House Shows. Children of Eden was a great show to be in. I can't wait to be in another opera house show. Thanks for the great expierence.
Name: Tina Tieden From: Elkader, IA Attended OHP Show no Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Posted on: Wed Jan 8 2003 7:10 pm Central Standard Time	I had no idea that there was a web site for the opera house until I saw the address for tryouts. I think it is great that you are keeping updates on all that you are doing. I was very impressed. Keep up the good work!
Name: Lori Smith From: USA Attended OHP Show no Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Sat Nov 2 2002 6:26 pm Central Standard Time	Enjoyed your page.I will come back and visit sometime.
Name: Curtis Lembke From: Postville, IA Attended OHP Show yes Favorite Show: Children of Eden Show I want to see done: Children of Eden(its hard to watch when your on stage) Posted on: Wed Oct 16 2002 10:52 pm Central Standard Time	I loved taking part in the OHP. But i have a feeling take a blow to the head with a rock night after night may have its lasting effects...
Name: Clark Ott From: Altoona -soon to be Elkader Attended OHP Show y Favorite Show: Always the next one Show I want to see done: Posted on: Tue Oct 8 2002 12:37 pm Central Standard Time	For those of you who are interested. Janet and I and the rest of the family are going to be moving back to Elkader, probably around the end of the year. We'll be house hunting the weekend we come up for the C.O.E. performance on 10-12-02. Know anyone who wants to buy a house in Altoona?
Name: Alan Feirer From: Winterset Attended OHP Show Yes. But just a few. That era of my life was too fleeting. Favorite Show: to be in: Forum. to see: Annie was special in many ways. Show I want to see done: Posted on: Sat Sep 7 2002 5:15 pm Central Standard Time	Life is WONDERFUL! But there are some things and people I miss from NE Iowa, and lots of the folks on this website come to mind! We're having fun down here; Julie just got a job teaching HS English in Stuart. This is a mighty fine town, but lots of folks are pretty upset over the Cedar Bridge arson. No community theater in my life now, but I do direct the pit for our high school musicals. We're doing Into The Woods this fall. Last year it was Scrooge (fun show - best unfamiliar music) and the years before it was Sound of Music and West Side Story (that book is TOUGH. my clarinets learned new high notes). Craig, this site is fantastic. Bravo to you, and to all of you who have committed to the very very special thing known as the Opera House Players. Some of the finest experiences of my life, and it was just two shows. Cool.
Name: Caitlin Josten From: Elkader, IA Attended OHP Show Yes, lots Favorite Show: little shop of horors Show I want to see done: not that i can think of Posted on: Thu Sep 5 2002 4:31 pm Central Standard Time	Children of Eden should be great and it's lots of fun just like all the other shows!!!!
Name: Rebecca Hahn From: St. Olaf, IA Attended OHP Show Yes! Favorite Show: Secret Garden Show I want to see done: Probably "West Side Story"--is there even a play for it, though? Posted on: Wed Aug 28 2002 7:05 pm Central Standard Time	All the plays are wonderful--and lots of fun to be in!! Keep up the great, fantastic, wonderful, marvelous work!!!
Name: Karen (Johnson) Ouren From: Minneapolis Attended OHP Show Yes Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Mon Aug 5 2002 8:40 am Central Standard Time	Hi Great site. I was Bonnie in Anything Goes many, many years ago. Saw Tom & Barb Chandler this past week in Duluth for a band convention and Dennis Hanna. I used to teach in the area and really miss the times at the Opera house. Looking forward to your celebration of 100 years. Let me know what is happening for that! Was also in Woman at Dead Oaks and played in the orchestra for a few! Keep up the good work and say hi to the "oldies" for me! Karen
Name: Nicole Reimer From: Elkader/Iowa City Attended OHP Show yes, and in a few as well Favorite Show: Little Shop of Horrors Show I want to see done: Mama Mia Posted on: Thu Jul 18 2002 9:10 pm Central Standard Time	Some of the fondest memories I have were created in the good old Opera House. The renovation is looking absolutely amazing, and I can't WAIT to see the OHP back in action this fall!!!
Name: Katie Franta From: Elkader,IA Attended OHP Show yes Favorite Show: Hello Dolly Show I want to see done: The Sound of Music (In a few years so I'm old enough to get a really good part:D) Posted on: Tue Jul 16 2002 8:09 pm Central Standard Time	I am so excited for the play! I've been talking to my friends that made it in about it! And this website is GREAT! It's really helpful!
Name: Carin Leonard From: Minneapolis, MN Attended OHP Show Oh yes -- and in quite a few, too.... Favorite Show: Peter Pan Show I want to see done: A Midsummer Night's Dream Posted on: Mon Jul 15 2002 11:36 pm Central Standard Time	Watch out, parents. Once they get your kids hooked, there's no going back.... Hey kids! Long time, no see! I was just poking around the internet and found all the pictures of the renovations. Wow! You're doing a fabulous job! I can't wait to see it when it's done. Hopefully I'll be back for a visit when you're running a show sometime. I'm booked in rehearsals and shows up here through September, but maybe I'll make it back for your October show. By the way - you missed listing a show for me! I was in "Chicago", too!! Well, it's back to work for me. Break some legs!!
Name: Rachanie From: Sunnyville, wisconsin Attended OHP Show Yes Favorite Show: Grease Show I want to see done: The boomerang comes back to Marty Posted on: Wed Jul 3 2002 10:27 pm Central Standard Time	This is very cool. HOw is everyone. The opera house is very awsome. I hope to come and see more things.
Name: Donna Menken From: Des Moines Attended OHP Show Oh, yes! Favorite Show: Every single one has been great. I especially liked Nunsense. Show I want to see done: You've picked well so far! Posted on: Tue Jun 4 2002 5:55 pm Central Standard Time	What an impressive Web Site! I am so excited for the renovations that wonderful old Opera House is once again undergoing. It seems each one is better than the last but to get so close to the original floor plan is going to be spectacular. Great to see familiar names here in the guest book. What a great "run" for the OHP. Keep 'em coming!
Name: Jessica Fohey From: Monona Attended OHP Show Yes Favorite Show: Grease Show I want to see done: Footloose, Mama Mia, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers Posted on: Wed May 22 2002 1:36 pm Central Standard Time	The updated website looks great. The opera house is already looking wonderful; I can't wait to see the finished project. I'm very excited for Children of Eden!
Name: Shalla Wilson From: Iowa City/Guttenberg Attended OHP Show first one was Fiddler, many since then... Favorite Show: Sound of Music, Kind and I, Camelot, Brigadoon..... Show I want to see done: 1776 Posted on: Fri Mar 29 2002 4:07 pm Central Standard Time	Great site!!! I love to go through and look at all the show's that have been done and remember some familiar faces. I spent many happy evenings as a kid sleeping under the chairs in the front row while dad was in the pit and mom on stage. I noticed that there aren't any photo's for Fiddler on the Roof up yet. I do have some if you're interested. Really thrilled with the restoration work that is going on inside the opera house! Looking forward to this falls show!!! :-)
Name: Clark Ott From: Altoona Attended OHP Show yes Favorite Show: Show I want to see done: Posted on: Wed Mar 20 2002 12:34 pm Central Standard Time	I would like to thank OHP for the use the stump. We used it in the Ankeny Community Theatre's production of Lil' Abner. It was fun to watch fellow cast members pick it up for the first time and expect it to be solid. That example is just a microcosm of all the detail OHP puts into its productions. I hope to have it back to Elkader in time for "Stardust".
Name: Bruce Newbern From: Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Attended OHP Show y Favorite Show: Joseph Show I want to see done: Posted on: Mon Mar 11 2002 12:49 pm Central Standard Time	Hi! Love the site! Grease looks like it was a lot of fun. I miss playing in the pit, I've played in a few things up here but it's just not the same. How about posting the names in the pit? Keep up the good work! Both of us hope to make it to a show sometime and miss your productions. Thanks for the site and "break a leg" on Stardust! Wish I was there! Bruce
Name: Gabby McNally From: Luana, IA Attended OHP Show Yes, and in them... Favorite Show: Grease, definately Show I want to see done: FOOTLOOSE!!!! Posted on: Sun Mar 10 2002 4:14 pm Central Standard Time	The plays put on are just excellent, and the experiences of being in them are wonderful too. Keep doing the ones in the summer for the kids in school the rest of the year!!! Love the site, it's looking great.
Name: darlene everett From: Edgewood Iowa Attended OHP Show y Favorite Show: Hello Dolly Show I want to see done: Anything 50's or 60's Posted on: Thu Feb 28 2002 9:54 am Central Standard Time	I've only been to one show. Hello Dolly I really enjoyed it. I will be to more
Name: Terri Connell From: Prairie du Chien Attended OHP Show YES! Favorite Show: Singin' in the Rain Show I want to see done: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Posted on: Fri Feb 15 2002 4:00 pm Central Standard Time	Great website - fun to see what's going on in the Opera House! I'm glad to get the Stardust information for our next Performing Arts newsletter.
Name: Anthony Snitker From: Monona Attended OHP Show Just one Favorite Show: Hello Dolly Show I want to see done: :idea: Alice in Wonderland or Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Posted on: Sun Jan 6 2002 8:53 pm Central America Standard Time	Hi, I never tried out for an OHP but the next one I will for sure. The only one I went to was Hello Dolly and it sounded great!
Name: Craig Strutt From: McGregor IA Attended OHP Show Certainly Favorite Show: Different Shows for different reasons Show I want to see done: Children of Eden sometime... Posted on: Sat Dec 15 2001 12:15 pm	Just a welcome to the new and improved OHP guesbook. As I learn, I will endeavor to make this site better and better. Plese note that you can now leave private messages to me via the guest book so feel free to post. As you might notice. You can also use cool graphics now and bold text if you know the secrets... just ask.
Name: Frank Davis From: Garnavillo Attended OHP Show Does taking part in 9 of them count? Favorite Show: Very tough to chose! Show I want to see done: Grease 2, Paint your wagon, seven brides for seven brothers....Should I go on? Posted on: December 9, 2001 18:21:07 (GMT Time)	Love the updated website
Name: Drew From: Mcgregor Attended OHP Show No Favorite Show: I only seen, "Hello Dolly"! Show I want to see done: Sleeping Beuty Posted on: December 4, 2001 02:27:40 (GMT Time)	I love when I meet all the people there! the only 1 I've seen is, "Hello Dolly"! I just moved here from MN.
Name: Jake Shedivy From: Prairie du Chien Attended OHP Show Yes Favorite Show: Grease Show I want to see done: Posted on: November 29, 2001 18:31:44 (GMT Time)	I've been to one Opera House presentation and that was Grease. It was very good and i look forward to going there in the near future.
Name: Beth Hammlett From: Lamont Attended OHP Show Yes Favorite Show: The Secret Garden Show I want to see done: Grease 2 Posted on: November 25, 2001 18:13:51 (GMT Time)	"Hello Dolly" was great. As were the other plays I've been in.
Name: Jessica Fohey From: Monona Attended OHP Show yeah, been to and been in Favorite Show: Grease :-) Show I want to see done: Seven Brides For Seven Brothers or FOOTLOOSE!!!! (Would be great for a teen show like Grease was!) Posted on: November 24, 2001 00:30:48 (GMT Time)	The site looks great! The updates really look awesome. I'm missing ohp plays already, and I can't wait for the next one!
Name: Keisha From: Iowa-Mcgreger Attended OHP Show Lots! Favorite Show: "Hello Dolly"! Show I want to see done: Annie! Posted on: November 19, 2001 22:43:47 (GMT Time)	I just Love being in the plays and seeing them! I have made lots of friend. I just can't wait till another kids play! There Sooo FUN!
Name: Nicole Berhnard From: McGregor Attended OHP Show yes Favorite Show: Grease ; ) Joeseph was great too! Show I want to see done: Oklahoma! Posted on: November 4, 2001 19:09:48 (GMT Time)	I love this site I visit it all the time and it is always up to date. The Opera does such a great job with every show they do. I can't wait to see what the new Opera House will look like :)
Name: Craig Strutt From: McGregor IA Attended OHP Show Seems as though I've seen a few... Favorite Show: Different shows for different reasons Show I want to see done: What do people think about "Children of Eden"? Posted on: October 17, 2001 15:38:26 (GMT Time)	Just wanted to say thanks for all the kind comments about Hello Dolly and the OHP. We are considering several shows for the next several productions. Your suggestions are always welcome.
Name: Erica Harstad From: Cedar Rapids Attended OHP Show Goodness yes Favorite Show: MusicMan. Or maybe Guys and Dolls? Show I want to see done: Victor/VIctoria. Or Cats! Posted on: September 23, 2001 20:07:27 (GMT Time)	Every spring and fall I would be there when I was growing up so my parents didn't need a babysitter. Believe me, I have very fond memories! Thanx for the website!