MILLBROOK — A local group that regularly performs original radio plays at an assisted living facility celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary with yet another original staging.
The Fountains Radio Workshop tipped its hat to the nation’s 250th anniversary by presenting “We the People,” on Friday, July 3. There were 22 in the cast and a capacity audience out front.
Project director and Fountains resident Marge Wardrop created a verbal tableau that traced familiar quotes beginning with a reading of the Declaration of Independence punctuated by a chorus of “We the People.”
“Who are we, the people?” asked announcer Jim Wardrop.
The answer began with a quote from George Washington, followed by quotes from American heroes, well-known historic figures and the not so well known, but all contributing to the tested fabric of history as people met the challenges of their times. Those times included the early years of the young country, various periods of war, the Depression, the long civil rights movement and its heroes, all the way up to a modern-day voter, mindful of the responsibility of being one of the nation’s people.
Sound work was by Janet Robinson.
Justine and Victor Valla in their studio with a painting of Victor’s,”Jonah and the Whale.” Robin Roraback 
A ceramic vase by Kathleen Heidemann.Provided 
Joy Brown’s delightful ceramic sculptures.Provided 
