CRIGHTON PLAYERS continue "One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest"

by PEGGIE MILLER,  PERFORMING ARTS COLUMNIST, THE COURIER   

…The CRIGHTON PLAYERS continue “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at Conroe’s downtown Owen Theatre, 225 Metcalf.

It boasts a superior cast, with skillful direction from DON HAMPTON. Some disturbing scenes and distasteful language are inappropriate for young teens, as this vehicle explores abuse and bedlam in a mental ward run by a  pitiless nurse. It runs weekends through July 25, with some Sunday matinees.  Call (936) 539-4090 for more.

The Players’ annual meeting is at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 18, in the Owen Theatre.

Three Four* new board members will be elected and various business matters discussed. (*correction added by webmaster)

Board nominees include CRAIG CAMPOBELLA, JEFF ELKINS, JUDGE KATHLEEN HAMILTON and CAROL HALLEY.

Campobella, a well known bronze sculptor, appears in the current production, and has participated in many Players’ endeavors. He also recently voiced Sam Houston in a three-hour PBS documentary about that historical figure.

Elkins has portrayed various roles on stage here and elsewhere, including the Crighton stage as well as the Owen. He also offers technical and backstage expertise.

Judge Kathleen Hamilton has been involved with the Players for a very long time, having served on the board years ago, as well as being an actress (most recently in “Our Town”) and in other capacities on and off stage.

A relative newcomer, CAROL HALLEY jumped into CP activities with both feet. A county resident for 26 years, she is a nurse case manager at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands.

Carol first became aware of CP in the 1980s when she experienced a friend’s play produced at the Crighton.

Three years ago, with her family grown and with time to carry out a commitment, Carol won a part in “Mash.” Since then, her know-how of backstage responsibilities increased. This occurred because of her stage managing and acting in seven shows in a short time frame. “I would like to do this for the rest of my life!” she proclaimed.

Contact Peggie at pegmillr@juno.com.