Wednesday, November 26, 2008

A Christmas Carol

Everyone, here is the press release from my theatre about A Christmas Carol.  I know that some of you don't live close, but, I would love it if everyone who can would come see my show.  It is FREE!  :)  Hope to see you there.  Please note that there are only 6 performances so please call to make a reservation.




Dear Friends,
Last week we announced the opening of "A Christmas Carol" for Nov 28.
However, we've lost our lease and will be leaving the building before the opening of "A Christmas Carol". Owners, Gavin and Sharilyn Grooms, have considered either moving or closing the theatre. We have decided to close. However, our last show "A Christmas Carol the Musical" will continue.  We will perform in the brand new 600 seat auditorium at Centennial Middle School in Provo. As a gift to the community the Grooms' have decided to make this a FREE event. The Grooms family are humbled and grateful to the community for their support that has made this experience and theatre successful.
We have decided to take on a new adventure in the state of Florida.
COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US THE TRUE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AND OUR FINAL PRODUCTION.
Please note the following changes below:
 
Center Street Musical Theatre announces our final production of "A Christmas Carol" -The Broadway Musical"
When: Dec 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 @ 8pm + Dec 20 @ 2pm
Where: Centennial Middle School
             305 East 2320 North in Provo
Tickets are FREE
Reservations are recommended. Please call 373-4485 .
 
Thank you very much.
 
Sincerely,
Gavin and Sharilyn Grooms
Center Street Musical Theatre

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Some More Thoughts on Proposition 8

So. . .   I've been keeping my mouth shut, but, I would like to step on a soap box for a moment.

My recent thoughts:

1.  I have heard a lot of people compare the issues with gay rights with the civil rights movement, and to me, they are not the same thing.  In my opinion, being a homosexual is a moral issue, being black isn't.  Now, I'm not saying that gay people are immoral, but, I am saying that being gay goes against my moral values.  Now, please note that I said MY moral values.  Please don't attack me because I have different morals than your own.

2.  I have also heard a lot of talk about how if we are following God's plan, we should love everyone, and let them do what they want, as long as it makes them happy.  OK, so, I do love everyone.  I am not trying to say that anyone is a bad person for what they believe, and I believe that God loves everyone.  But, I don't believe that we can turn a blind eye to something we find morally wrong.  Love the sinner, hate the sin.

3.  There has also been a lot of talk about how this has been a "peaceful" protest of Proposition 8.  And, that is a load. . .   I have seen many videos of people who are protesting Prop 8 where they have ripped items out of proposition 8 supporters hands, and thrown them down on the ground and stomped on them.  Now, to me that doesn't seem peaceful.  Now, I honestly don't know if there has been any violence on my side of the issue, so I'm not going to say there hasn't.

The honest truth is that these are MY opinions.  Get mad at me all you want, yell at me, tell me I'm a closed-minded bigot!  Whatever.  But, the last time I checked, this is the United States of America, and I am entitled, neh, legally allowed, to have my own opinion.