Well, we don’t have Super Troupers, we don’t have Gladiators, we don’t even have Troupettes, but we do have 2 serviceable spot lights!   First we had to provide power, that was no easy task.  Both lights are run on dedicated 20 amp circuits fed from our new 400 amp panel under the stage.   As you can imagine, it is a great distance from the stage to the back of house locations.  The wire snaked its way through the tunnel, up a pole, across the inside of the balcony, and finally on top to the receptacle.   Next we had to modify the instruments to accept a more modern 2000 watt lamp.  The focal point of the new lamp is 3/4″ higher than the old lamps.   Since our original lamps are long since discontinued, we had no choice but to  modify the spot light lamp holders.  

Mission accomplished, now all we needed was a second follow spot operator.   Strand Board Member Cody Veerkamp has been supervising the retrofit.   He selected Strand Board Member Ron Bush to train on the proper follow spot technique.   We are pleased to announce that Ron, indeed, was trainable.   The two spotlights gave the performers that nice key and fill look.

Ron at the helm:

The Strand Theatre hosted several rock bands on Sunday June 21, 2009.   The Father’s Day concert included groups with roots in Muncie Indiana.   The Strand provided an excellent venue for these young bands to gain experience.   Performing were:

Men Walking In Trees:

Future Nature:

and Saving The Martyr:

The Strand wishes the bands luck on their quest to hone their skills.

Snows of Kilimanjaro – Rated PG

1952 – 114 Minutes

Starring Gregory Peck

Directed by Henry King

Gone in 60 Seconds – Rated PG

1974 – 105 Minutes

Directed by H. B. Halicki

Charade - Rated G

1963 – 114 Minutes

Directed by Stanley Donen

Starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn

Django – Not Rated

1966 – 91 Minutes

“Spaghetti Western”

Directed by Sergio Corbucci

Billy Jack – Rated PG

1971 – 114 Minutes

Starring Tom Laughlin

Directed by Tom Laughlin