Some folks blamed it on the fact that it was Friday the 13th. Some folks said that the “ghost” just took the night off.
The truth is that Lake County Theatre Co.'s opening weekend was doing battle with a surprise snow storm from Mother Nature and, on opening night on Feb. 13, Mother Nature won.
In the midst of the rain, snow and sleet, many diehard theatergoers appeared at the the Weaver Auditorium in the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum only to find that four members of the cast were stuck behind the accident that had happened on the icy surface of Highway 29 near Kelseyville.
This unavoidable “no show” was a first for all of the members of the Lake County Theatre Co. cast, an experience they hope to never repeat again.
When some of the Friday night patrons reappeared the following Saturday or Sunday, their Friday tickets were honored and a good time was had by all. Some folks were turned away, however, due to an overflow crowd.
For this reason, Lake County Theatre Co. wants to make sure that everyone knows that "Gramercy Ghost" has one more weekend to run and that all tickets will be honored. Just try to come as early as possible.
If folks prefer a refund, they can get that from Catfish Books, but everyone else will be welcomed next weekend with open arms.
In fairness, those with reserved tickets for the dates in question, Feb.20 and 21 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 22 at 2 p.m., will be given their reserved seats. Others will be given the best seats available.
The bottom line on this story is that "Gramercy Ghost" is a great comedy performed by a very talented cast. Even Mother Nature liked it, once she got there. Come see it next weekend!
Tickets are available at Catfish Books (263-4454) in Lakeport, The Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum (995-3565) in Lower Lake and Shannon Ridge Wine Tasting Room (998-9656) in Clearlake Oaks. Any more questions? Call 279-2595.
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