Wayside Grange/Theatre plans for second talent show

    DEXTER — At the last Grange meeting plans were made to present a second Talent Night Show on Oct. 5 at the Wayside Grange/Theatre in North Dexter. The concept of the presentation is now being developed with musical acts sandwiched between, “despicable Maine” skits with plenty of political satire to go around. Tim Breen, as coordinator, has put a call out for more musical acts; all are invited to participate in a night of fun and laughter. An initial read-through of the script is scheduled for Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grange building.

    Michelle Dyer-Fagan reported that the planned children’s play for Sept. 21 is developing along Kipling’s short story theme, “The Elephant’s Child.”  There will be four or five speaking parts and the age level will be third and fourth grade. The play will be about 45 minutes.
    Concern was voiced that at the last show the high decibel level of the music made some of the audience uncomfortable and we should monitor this more closely to get the sound to the more appropriate range suited to the auditorium.
    Jack Weinstein of Garland was voted in as a new member of the Grange.
    Grace Lommel of the publicity committee has added the Dexter Community Band to the concert schedule for Sunday, Sept. 22. Admission is by donation.
    The next meeting will be on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Grange at 581 North Dexter Road.