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April 6, 2022 e Arganbright believes he be different reactions. There’s with costuming being complet- Arganbright primary director (Perry) are cool with me imitating that,” is fortunate that the play fol- going to be different things you ed, and the set being worked Round Continued from page 1. he added. Arganbirght said that al- lows the movie, so he is able to memorize the media. This is have to do because of the set size limitations. In general, you on daily by Jim Mason with though he is the lead male something that comes easy for need to be able to roll with the his wife, Carolyn, as his assis- Town (RCCT) and I played, I think his role, Eliza Doolittle, played by him, as he prepares for the per- punches when it comes to your tant. When the show opens, name is Murray, the police of- Melissa Javorsky, is the main formances. expectations. But at the end of the audience will be in for a April6 ficer in ‘The Odd Couple.’ He's character. She is in most of the “Like to memorize the me- it all, everyone will absolutely professional production with one of the poker buddies, and scenes and pushes him into dia that I absorb, especially work with you. If you're strug- quality actors. The building GPRMC Health & Well- then COVID hit. Everything singing in front of people. comedy stuff. I can quote com- gling on this or not sure about ness Fair - ‘Spring Into was delayed for a year, then I “It's the first time I have edies all day from watching that, they will help,” he said. may be old, but the setting is went back to Southwest Play- sung in front of people, other them. I just enjoy comedians Aranbright’s wife will also intimate, where the audience Health’. 10 AM-4PM - house in a sort of medium role than the smallest of instanc- especially, to memorize their be in the production. This will can become a part of the show. GPRMC Lobby. in ‘Our Town,” Arganbright es in the past. I remember material, and try to deliver be the second time the two “So by all means, spread said. jumping on the Southwest it like they do. Rex as Henry have played opposite each ‘That leads to three produc- Playhouse float in the Clin- Higgins is a character actors’ other. His take on being part the word, and let people know April7 tions in Elk City, with his lat- ton parade and singing carols dream,” he noted. of the production with her is about this space. It is alot more Merritt Cemetery Asso- est in “My Fair Lady,” as Henry alongside my wife (Ashley) and He also admitted that the positive. intimate, and the seats feel Higgins. He likes to play come- a couple of other theater rep- director may suggest he try “It is a lot of fun being with much closer to the stage. The ciation will have their an- dic roles because he likes to use resentatives including, ‘Dash- something different, which is Ashley. She has often had to his voice, as he memorizes the ing Through the Snow’ just perfectly fine with him. The direct me because she directed shows allows you to feel a lot nual meeting at 6:00 pm comedy. real simple. I don’t sing, and actor realizes he is not the di- several shows last season for more engrossed, if proximity in the Merritt High School “Fortunately, this script my wife tells me I have a great rector and is willing to try to Red Carpet. To be able to work helps you in such regard. With Commons. follows the movie very closely. voice,” he laughed. portray the character as the di- alongside her has been a lot of that, I hope that this show is The cemetery is located So, my ability to imitate and Park has given him tips rector would like for him to do. fun. It is just fun to be able to indeed very engrossing. I'm quote the character has come that have helped him with the “Theatre is different from leave home at the same time west of Merritt School on in handy, when it comes to singing parts. He recants her the movie because every time and come back home at the having a ton of fun doing this, BKE. 1130 Rd. imitating Rex Harrison (the advice, “Here’s what you need you do live theater, it is a dif- same time. It is a joy to bet- andI have absolute confidence actor who played Higgins in todo, and here’s what you need ferent organism. Compared to ter spend more time together that the fun will translate to the movie). Bless his heart, he to do prevent your voice from a script that follows a movie without being more like, ‘Hey audience fun as well,” he con- April8 (Harrison) was not a singer, cracking, etc, etc. It has all word for word, which this near- honey, I guess I'll see you in a cluded. Canute Prom, Conven- so he does a lot of singing and been very, very helpful. She’s ly is, it is going to be different. couple months, after this next talking. Thankfully, the mu- very good and very patient ‘There are going to be different show is done,” he joked. To get tickets or member- tion Center, sical director, Lori Park. and with me, bless her heart.” behaviors. There are going to Rehearsals are on track, ships go to www.rcct.org. Do you have an event or something else you would like to share with the community in the Round Red Dirt Town Calendar? Email the information for the event to editor@ Pigeon Results ecdailynews.com. Tennis Continued from page 1. been fortunate to have players in the program who are driven. Pictured are Coaches Kevin Shockey on the left and Gina Curtis on the right with Judith “They get out on their own Andrade and Maddie Benton. Courtesy photo. and play. The more you play, the stronger your game be- laser focus and fluidity, and in three tournaments. If you varsity team, but they have so comes. But we do try to give that is difficult to teach, Ten- know anything about tennis, much potential. Kamdyn is the kids as much knowledge nis teaches so many life les- that’s incredible. He’s so con- quick at the net, and her ser- and strategy as we can to make sons and character building sistent and smart.” vice game is one you can count them successful. I think quali- strengths, but if [had to choose “Grant Graham is returning on. Dailyn is a power hitter. fying for State every year is a the top three characteristics in the Boys No. One Doubles She's fairly new to doubles, so big accomplishment. There are that make a good player they slot and will play with Mat- it’s just about learning strategy four regions, and you have to would be take one point or day thew Thompson. They both and defense for her.” place fourth or better in your at a time; you'll fail often but have placed really high at State “MacKinley Brewer is play- region to go to State. We grate- don’t quit when the chips are in the past, and they definitely ing No. One Singles. She may fully have been in that posi- down; and along with strategy have the skills to get on the po- be a freshman, but she’s prob- tion since 2010. We also have and critical thinking are key,” dium. They are just learning ably the most consistent player been Academic State Cham- Curtis explained. to play as a team, but they are on the team. She’s playing in pions three times since 2010, ‘This season has a promising both very athletic and smart the most difficult division this and the girls have been in the group of players. She has high players with loads of potential. year, so that shows you how academic top three since then, hopes for the teams, especially Once they find their wheel- much confidence we have in too. We take a lot of pride in on the boys’ side of the pro- house, they will be extremely her,” Curtis reported, David Bell’s 6785 cockis on his second win with Satur- that.” she said. gram. difficult to beat,” she added. The tennis program has “We have three seniors, Othernotables are Analiese Other players Curtis men- Whittington, Jeryn Smith, and day’s B Race from Burleson, Tx. Courtesy photo continually had driven athletes who are all four year starters, tioned were Syvan Syribouth Perla Andrade who are all vying that put in long hours of prac- and three juniors on the team. and James Robinson who fill for the No. Two Singles posi- tice. Curtis said that is what it ‘They are very experienced, and the No. Two Boys Doubles tion. Curtis said that Analiese takes to excel at the game. so talented. They have worked spot. has earned it for the first three “The younger athletes take really hard to get where they “Syvan played there last tournaments, doing a fantastic notice. Then, they become the are, and they are not about to year with Matthew and, as job. older role models to the new squander their moment. We sophomores, they _ placed “Singles is not easy and generation coming in. ‘The expect all of them to make it to eighth at State. He is one of very physically demanding, people that have impacted State,” she said. the strongest servers on the this program, I would say that The coach began to talk team, and that will really ben- and she has really stepped up to meet the challenge. How- Coach Laufer and Coach Nut- about senior player, Evan Sen- efit his partner. James may be ever, Jeryn, a junior, and Perla, ley set the tone back in the ger who placed fifth last year new to the position, but he is a freshman, are really working 1980's. We are trying to carry in Boys No. One Singles. “He by no means a beginner. His for that spot too. Perla will be on that tradition,” she added. has worked extremely hard all net game is tremendous, and going to Henryetta this week, Prior to each tournament year, and I have no doubt he he has stepped up to that var- and she’s ready to prove what the team meets for a dinner, will get on that podium again. sity position in a big fashion. He's so good at setting up his Both of our doubles teams she can do,” she said. allowing them to get to know As a coaching team, Curtis each other better and bond opponents to hit a winner. It's could definitely make it to the from the interaction. Curtis like watching a ‘learn-how-to’ podium.” and Shockey complement each loves how much it brings the YouTube video.” On the girls’ side of the other. While Shockey came in group together as a team. Go- His brother, Carter Sen- team, they have one return- as an assistant, he has been vi- ing into a match or tourna- ger, is the defending No. Two ing starter, Maddie Benton, tal to the team. “He's a lifesaver. I didn't ment each player needs to Boys Singles State Champion. although Curtis does not realize how much I needed an- have patience and be mentally She expects him to hold on to count the girls out in their per- other coach until he started 6 tough. that title this season, too. She formances. The coaches have “Playing tennis requires said, “He’s dropped 11 games high expectations for the en- years ago. We try to divide and tire team because of their raw conquer. Kevin played singles talent, they are just inexperi- in high school, and I played "ElkCituNews enced. doubles. So typically when “We have two freshmen, we run drills, I will work with MacKinley Brewerand Analiese doubles, and he will work with Charles Wyatt placed second in both the A and B races. Whittington, and three sopho- singles. However, at tourna- Courtesy photo. mores, Dailyn Castillo, Anna ments, we coach whomever (USPS # 173-020) Galloway, and Kamdyn Walter, needs it at the time. Usually, but they are growing by leaps we have multiple kids playing 580-225-3000 and bounds at every tourna- at the same time, so there's a ‘The Red Dirt Pigeon Club flew again Saturday morning in a Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC ment. We expect all of them to lot of communication between Combine race against Enid and Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 make it to State,” she said. us. He’s calm, cool, and col- City club won overall race, flying in from Burleson, Texas. This is Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Benton is the sole senior lected. I'm alittle high strung, the second win for David Bell's AU-2021-ARPU-6785 cock, who on the team, and is a four year encouraging, and loud. It just also won the B race last week. The club results were as follows: POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 starter. Curtis noted, “She is works,” Curtis concluded. A Hens Race just a master at angles and She hopes that when she First place - David Bell, AU-2021-FOYS-10277, with 1274.430 smart plays. She is playing No. hangs up the coaching racket, yards per minute. SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher One Doubles with Anna Gal- the tradition will live on with Second place - Charles Wyatt, AU-2021-ARPU-46923, with Deliverd by mail: Shery! Ponee....Staff Writer loway this year. Anna may be the next coach. Tennis has 1248.015 yards per minute. $75/yearly young, but she is a beast. 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