Went to the Tomah ACT performance of "The One That Got Away" play last night. In a week full of so much loss and tragedy, it was good to set it aside for two hours, to laugh til we cried, cheer, catcall and applaud performers, it was a such a welcome relief.

The story was delightfully cheesey with poking fun at so many stereotypical traits in romance and male female relationships.

For a large cast of 10 that hadn't worked together before, they nailed it with great timing, and oh, the dance moves. Always amazes that these folks commit so much time to these performances, while still doing their day jobs and carrying on their real lives. And whether on the stage or directing, the dynamic duo of Amanda and Jason Schmock never disappoint.

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The stage crew, house crew, sound crew all shined as well. The new ushers greeted us at the door and made sure we knew where to go and what we needed. Of course Brian Shutter Jane Schave and Rose Milbrandt Berry Libby and John.

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And part of any great show is the audience. We sat next to six really enthusiastic high school girls that surprised their high school math teacher, by showing up with front row seats. We shared the audience with several of season sponsors (thank you for making all this possible) State Farm Holthaus and Kares for You. (Karen Dorn). And oh did we laugh.

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Please consider supporting the small town gem of the Tomah Area Community Theatre and all its hardworking volunteers. So worth the $20 ticket.