1. Actor Scott Murdock (The Diary of Anne Frank, Fools, Sense and Sensibility, True West and the upcoming The Gift of the Magi) says, "Golf. The sport that flourishes in the summer and is non-existent in the winter, at least Wisconsin winters. If you haven't been out this season, I highly recommend it before the season closes! With courses in Luck, Frederic, and Krooked Kreek in Osceola, there are plenty of close courses. Golf is very difficult but also very rewarding. So, relax out there! The time in the sun, the camaraderie with friends, and the refreshing beverage afterwards are the hallmarks of what make the sport so enjoyable, even when you duff a few into the forest."
2. Actor Addison Grant (the upcoming The Gift of the Magi) says, “I've been re-watching Bones (television series) this fall. Along with being nostalgic for me, it brings spooky vibes without being a full-on horror movie.”
2. Actor Addison Grant (the upcoming The Gift of the Magi) says, “I've been re-watching Bones (television series) this fall. Along with being nostalgic for me, it brings spooky vibes without being a full-on horror movie.”
3. Actor Laila Sahir (1776, The Children’s Hour, The Fantasticks, Elephant’s Graveyard) says, “I love fall-scented candles! Cinnamon apple, pumpkin spice, warm vanilla...they're all amazing! When the air starts smelling just a bit crisp, and it gets chilly enough to wear a blanket in the evenings, I love lighting a candle and reading a novel or turning on a spooky show. If I'm feeling extra cozy, I'll also make a warm chai with lots of cinnamon!”
4. Our Marketing Director, Isaac Bont, recommends, The Last Dance – Limited Docuseries on Netflix. He says, “The Last Dance is a prolific documentary series about the Michael Jordan era of the Chicago Bulls. You know, basically the team considered the greatest of all time. And wow, what a story and slickly made series this is. You learn so much about all the big players: Jordan, Pippin, Rodman, manager Phil Jackson, and the Bulls ownership that butted heads with its own players. There are big egos, gambling, crazy twists and turns, and through it all, the awe-inspiring willpower, conflicting ego, talent, and personality that is Michael Jordan. Such a trip that can be enjoyed by anyone regardless whether you enjoy sports or not. Michael Jordan played basketball about as well as anybody has ever done anything in life ever, and to learn about that is an amazing ride.”
4. Our Marketing Director, Isaac Bont, recommends, The Last Dance – Limited Docuseries on Netflix. He says, “The Last Dance is a prolific documentary series about the Michael Jordan era of the Chicago Bulls. You know, basically the team considered the greatest of all time. And wow, what a story and slickly made series this is. You learn so much about all the big players: Jordan, Pippin, Rodman, manager Phil Jackson, and the Bulls ownership that butted heads with its own players. There are big egos, gambling, crazy twists and turns, and through it all, the awe-inspiring willpower, conflicting ego, talent, and personality that is Michael Jordan. Such a trip that can be enjoyed by anyone regardless whether you enjoy sports or not. Michael Jordan played basketball about as well as anybody has ever done anything in life ever, and to learn about that is an amazing ride.”
5. Actor Faith Klick (The Marvelous Wonderettes, Fools, Crimes of the Heart, and the upcoming The Gift of the Magi) says, “So, I’m not a big coffee fan, I’ve always been a chai drinker. However, I felt left out with all of the pumpkin flavored coffee, so I asked if I could have pumpkin in my chai tea and let me tell you, it’s a game changer. It tastes like pumpkin ice cream (if it’s iced) and I’m obsessed. Highly, highly recommend!”
6. Actor Lynda Dahl (Death of a Salesman, True West) says, “I really enjoy watching Black Mirror & the lovely colors on the drive to St. Croix on the stretch of road on Hwy 8; it’s a beautiful sight on a sunny day riding downhill along the state park bordering Wisconsin.”
6. Actor Lynda Dahl (Death of a Salesman, True West) says, “I really enjoy watching Black Mirror & the lovely colors on the drive to St. Croix on the stretch of road on Hwy 8; it’s a beautiful sight on a sunny day riding downhill along the state park bordering Wisconsin.”
7. Our very own Ed Moersfelder says, “From the years I have been involved at Festival Theatre, two shows stand out as my faves. The first was "There Shall Be No Night," one of the first shows I saw at Festival. It is set in Finland in 1938 and 1940 and portrays a Finnish family confronted with the impending invasion by Russia of their home country. The play was written as the historic events were happening and, at the time the play was written, the outcome of Finland's Winter War with the Soviets was uncertain. At a time when the United States was embarking on the war in Iraq, the play at Festival stood as a poignant reminder of the perils and horrors of conflict. Our own Jason Richards played two roles in the play at Festival, Dr. Ziemssen in the first half and Joe Burnett, the American soldier in the second. The play, and Jason's performance, were unforgettable.
“The second of my all-time faves was the 2017 production of "1776." Featuring an all-female cast, it recast our impressions of the Founding Fathers in new and mind opening ways. The acting was brilliant and at the performance on the Fourth of July of that year, the cast led the audience in an emotional rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" as the Liberty Bell rang. Now, only four years later, that performance feels both nostalgic for its patriotism and prescient in foreshadowing the serious and introspective look now being given to the lives, beliefs, and actions of these men.”
“The second of my all-time faves was the 2017 production of "1776." Featuring an all-female cast, it recast our impressions of the Founding Fathers in new and mind opening ways. The acting was brilliant and at the performance on the Fourth of July of that year, the cast led the audience in an emotional rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" as the Liberty Bell rang. Now, only four years later, that performance feels both nostalgic for its patriotism and prescient in foreshadowing the serious and introspective look now being given to the lives, beliefs, and actions of these men.”
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