Relationships...much better on the stage - especially at The Black Box Theater!

Whenever leaving a show at the Black Box Theater or the Bradley Playhouse, I am beaming with pride and joy!

(It is not like I had anything to do with the marvelous talents and performances that are within my grasp at any given time here in Putnam, but I am so proud none the less).

Always a fan of theatrical productions of any size and sort, from the elementary school shows my little brother & sister were involved in, to seeing Phantom for the first time on the ginormous stage at the Wang Center in Boston, I am now so thrilled to live in Putnam, where live theater is rampant!

The Black Box and the Bradley have become "THE PLACES" for me to see shows.

Why?

They both put on top notch quality shows. All the seating is great. You can actually see the stage, and the actors faces. The sound is great. The costumes are great. The settings are great. The acting is great. The singing is great. The music is great. Everything Is Totally Great. (Actually it is better than great, it is great on steroids). Both Theaters are within a mile or two from my cozy home.

The Black Box is now putting on "I love you, You're perfect, Now change."

It is a great musical & comedic look at relationships, from the early courtship days, to the drudgery of daily life as a couple, to passage into old age. The humor is right on, and the music is great!

Even though I opted out of relationships and decided to stick with myself over the years, I can still appreciate the humor of what relationships can put people through. It is great to view such things with a sense of humor, because let's face it, we people can be pretty funny!

And talk about relationships...the father and son team of Carl & Alex Mercier both starred in this great production. Talent is in their genes, and again I am so proud of that talent (although I have nothing to do with it but to cheer them on).

The Producers is also playing now at the Bradley - I am there in 2 weeks, and there are more shows coming up at both places as the year moves on.

I urge you all to enjoy local theater. If you are not lucky enough to have a place in your hometown, remember that Putnam has TWO great theaters. You are always welcome here. I warn you that you will soon be tapping your toes, humming a tune, laughing, crying, or emitting some other sort of emotion beyond your control. That is just how good it is!

I am a Putnamaniac because I love my relationship with local theater in Putnam!