Gary Jackson: Fire When Ready Pottery
A Chicago potter’s somewhat slanted view of clay & play
Categories: My Talented Friends

In the past, I’ve focused on some of My Talented Friends… other artists I admire.
This time, it’s one of the daughters of my longtime friends Kel & Kelly who is starring in
a local production of “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” this weekend
down in Pontiac, Illinois with the Vermillion Players.

As one of the Narrators of the show, Kieran is on stage for a large portion of the show.
Traditionally, the role of the Narrator is performed by one actress… but this time around,
in an effort to get as many kids into the show as possible, they’ve split the role amongst
four girls. But of course, as the proud Uncle Gary, I do believe that Kieran stole the show
with her incredible voice and engaging stage presence. Watch for her… she’s going to be
a big star on Broadway some day soon!

And the talent doesn’t end with Kieran in the family… just off in the wings are Maddie
and Merryn who were also in the show. With a group of family & friends in the audience,
the three Krenz girls did a wonderful job and had an incredible evening. If you have a chance,
there are two more performances tonight & tomorrow night. Go, Go, Go Joe!!!

2 Comments

July 10th, 2010

Thanks so much for the lovely story about Kieran. I think she has loads of talent, but then again I am her Gram. It is so exciting and such a privilege to watch these kids grow. Thanks for being their “Uncle Gary”.

July 11th, 2010

A lovely story about a lovely kid. It was great to see Kieran showing off her talents on stage… with the other two kids working their way up the ranks as well. It was a magical night. It was a memorable night. Glad I could be part of it.

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