LAKEPORT, Calif. – The local theater and radio production of Lake County Live! wrapped up its first season on Sunday, Dec. 30, with its 12th performance at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre and on KPFZ 88.1 FM.
The show included performances by Lucas Swafford and Gypsy Vayous, along with Clovice Lewis and Friends, and rounding out the show was a repeat performance by Majide!
Show creator and host Doug Rhoades told the audience that even though the show debuted in January of 2012, with 12 shows under their belt, this was the first anniversary show, and a new year’s celebration as well, albeit a day early.
The show opened with Lucas Swafford, joined by Rama Deva, Christian Clark and Sarah Lyne performing all original music.
They were followed by Clovice Lewis, on keyboard and cello, together with Eleanor Cook on violin and vocals by Heather Thompson. Rounding out the show was Majide!, which includes Paul Kemp on piano, Jim Leonardis on sax and vocals by Machiko.
Along the way, guests were treated to an interview by show director Nick Reid with the outgoing year, portrayed by Mitchell Hauptman, and the incoming baby new year voiced by Doug Rhoades.
Ladies of the Lake returned for their year-end finale, with the vocal talents of Kris Andre, Suna Flores, Pamela Bradley, Vicky Parish Smith and Richard Smith.
The final show of the year saw an attendance in the theater of more than 130 guests, who laughed, applauded and cheered along the way.
“I’m always so grateful for the reaction of the audience in the theater, and the acceptance we’ve had for our show,” said Rhoades. “It seems each show we exceed the expectations we had for the previous show, and with the unlimited talent here in Lake County, I see us continuing for quite some time.”
Lake County Live! returns for the second season at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, live in the Soper-Reese Community Theatre and on the air on KPFZ 88.1 FM, Lake County Community Radio.
The show also can be seen on Lake County PEG-TV, cable Channel 8.
The show is repeated on the Saturday following each broadcast at 7 a.m. on KPFZ.
Tickets for the next show are available at the theater box office, 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport, on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Travel Center in Lakeport or online at www.soperreesetheatre.com .