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I was lucky enough to see the dress rehearsal of Aurora Community
Theater's production of <i>Same Time, Next Year</i> last night. As you
may know, it documents an annual weekend meeting between two people over
a 25-year period. The stars of the show were believable at all ages.
Their chemistry was phenomenal. Denise Bernstein was charming, vivacious,
funny, and adorable and Rick Carter was what every girl wants in a guy:
sweet; funny; kind; and sexy.<br><br>
This is a beautifully-written piece of American theater, well directed by
Barbara Rhoades. And there is a bonus! A wonderful montage of photos of
each era visited, that is shown on a huge screen to the right of the
stage area that sets the time for us and reminds us of what was going on
in those years. This montage (put together by Rick Carter) is shown
during the scene changes, so the time absolutely flies.<br><br>
This is only on for four nights (Feb 22/23 and Feb 29/Mar 1). So if you
get the chance DO go see it and take a step back in time and watch two
master story tellers perform their magic.<br><br>
--Linda Ryan</body>
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