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A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas: Did You Know? Live Animals, Outdoor Exhibits, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Patch Back |
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| Our director, Shawn, DeGraff, originally envisioned using live horses to pull the Ingalls' carriage in the second scene. Additional animals were planned for the final scene, and a petting zoo was going to be offered. The owners of the animals had already consented to their use, and were going to serve as handlers. Race Brothers Farm and Home in Carthage had generously donated temporary corrals and a trailer to transport the animals to and from the theatre. Unfortunately, just 5 days before the first performance, Carthage was hit with an ice storm followed by a foot of snow followed by freezing fog. The corrals could not be installed on the theatre property, and even if they had been, the next few days were too dangerously cold to keep the animals outside. With deep regret, we had to cancel the live animals and have the actors pantomime their presence. The weather also forced us to cancel our outdoor exhibits. Billy Lammers had offered her chuck wagon (which was pictured on the home page throughout the run of the show), and Collette Big Spring had offered her Native American lodge. Fry bread was to be on hand, along with additional exhibits and activities aimed at helping Girl Scouts earn their Laura Ingalls Wilder patch. Carol Schlicht (our Sound and Light assistant), who has been a Girl Scout leader for over 7 years, would still like to bring this experience to your troop. Contact Beth at the Girl Scout Council of the Ozark Area (417-623-8277) to arrange this, or complete the requirements on our Laura Ingalls Wilder Patch Requirements Web page, if you would like to earn the patch. |
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