Yvonne's Poem

     DO - a door we all walked through, to meet and greet some friends anew.
     RE - The raves each one of us received and no one was omitted and no one was deceived.
     ME - A name we called our selves - no fuss!  But we preferred, as time went by, to simply call ourselves as "US".
     FA - The road we traveled down to make our show exactly right!  And at the end we found our guests, enjoyed with pure delight!
     SO - The sewing was a  task that Alisa and Erin took on, that left the audience in awe and for our seamstress's a job well done.
     LA - Is for the laughter, the love and loud applause, that made us oh so satisfied, even with some flaws!
     TI - Is for the time and tireless hours spent, By our talented directors for this glorious event.
 
Now, let's go on and start again, but not with DO -RE -ME!  Let's see what we can do with the letters of ABC!
 
     A - is for our actors ,each one a pure delight!  They kept our show so powerful, every day and night!
     B - is for BEN TUTOR, who took upon the chore, Of scenery and set design, who could ask for anything more?
     C- is for CANDICE, blessed with talent galore.  To work with her is joyful, and oh so much, much more.
     C - is also for the chorus, provided by the children.  Laughs, and songs and smiles -- worth more than many millions.
     D - is for the directors -- JUDY,  JANZELL and CANDICE -- so totally efficient, made our show so much, much more than simply just sufficient.
     D - is also for Dorene and Dan, who ran the Von Trapp house.  Dorene was oh so very sweet -- but Dan became a Nazi grouse!
     E - is for exhaustion, experienced by all.  But each one kept on going and declined to crawl or fall.
     F - is for new friendships we were privileged to know, and over time, we hope, our  friendship will continue to grow.
     G - is for the Germans who attitudes were tough.  Aren't we glad that we don't deal today with that kind of stuff?
     H - is for Herr Zeller and also Herr Von Schreiber.  Our thanks to both of you, because you both are so much nicer.
     I -  is for the incident that might be called a boner!  Like the lad who lost his shirt --- OH MY!  Could it have been Jonah?
     J -  is for JUDY -- a real work and a wonder.  How she did it all, makes us gratefully ponder.
     J -  is also for JANZELL - what a talent, what a voice.  To work with her gives one reason to happily rejoice.
     K -  is for the kindness for the Relief Societys of each ward.  who fed us at our rehearsals, may they gain a great reward.
     L -  is for the lovers -- for Ali and Drew - how could you miss?  And what about that scene that ended with a kiss!
     M - is for Maria - a voice so sweet and true.  A part played to perfecton by APRIL, and never missed a cue.
     M - is also for MATT, or MAX or whatever name you call him.  He's mighty, majestic and masterful or any other synonym.
     N - is for the nuns (and postulants) so sweet and very innocent.  And Robin's "Climb Every Mountain" was truly so omnificent.
     O - is for the orchestra, John's talents were apparent.  Of course we know, they were probably inherent.
     O - is also for Cory and Eli, your drum and bass at time, helped to make our orchestra superb and more than prime.
     P - is for our pianists, each performance they did shine.  Each song they played made each number so real and so divine. 
     Q - is for the quality of our show that was A number one.  With music, acting and livley groups that we all enjoyed the fun.
     R - is for Robin, our Choreographer who has always loved to dance.  And she taught so very perfect there was nothing left to chance.
     S - is for the stage manager - a person perfect for the job.  As GERRI COOMBS directed and helped the stage crew mob.
     S - is also for the sound techs, a very trying call.  But all went well as Leon and John performed their where with all.
     T - is for the talent each one of you were blessed with.  Please share it in your life to come is our desired wish.
     U - is for united, we became as cast and crew, and as directors and leaders we came to love each one of you.
     V - is for the Von Trapp children, a family so sweet and fair.  Their voices were so beautiful and there are none who can compare.
    W - is for WADE -- a stiff and rigid father.  Who changed much for the better as his family he did gather.
     X - is for the extras who donated energy and time, in painting, cosmetology, publicity and lighting so sublime.
     Y - is for the Young Women who in the nursery tended - the children of the cast members until rehearsal ended.
     Z - is for the zeal each person professionally portrayed.  Whether acting, singing or dancing, you truly made the grade.
          Directing, music, stage crew, scenery or props.  Everyone was always there and never thought to stop.
          We know each one of you was more than just an implement and we as directors know,  you deserve the  greatest compliment.
          Well now our show is over and our lives are so routine, but memories of what we did will stay within our dreams.
          To each of you we give our thanks for every job well done.  Good-bye, Au Revoir, Adieu and Auf Wiederschen to you, and you and you.