Gridiron 2009

Dale pointed out to me last night that it was the 20th anniversary of our first Gridiron together. I can think of only two years that I have missed the annual skit/satire show put on by members of the news media in Wichita. I think Dale hasn't missed any. Here are a few scenes from the night:

Randy Brown, who emcees the show, and Mizz Bonnie Bing, who is one of the biggest stars of the show as well as being The Fairy Tale Princess.

Most of the cast rehearsing backstage before the show.

Jaime Oppenheimer, Denise Bruce and Teresa Veazey rehearsing a number. As usual, they were all hilarious and seriously talented thespians.

Jaime, Teresa and Stephanie Barnard, who was new to the show's cast this year.



Jeff Butts handed out programs in his official Gridiron T-shirt.


A view of the lobby at the Orpheum during intermission.



Among those attending: Travis Heying and David and Tess Knadler.


Denise produced the show this year and received a huge bouquet of flowers for her hard work onstage during intermission. She and Dale are giving each other the stink eye here, but...

Ha! They were just kidding. They're friends again here.


Obligatory photo of me at the party, with Tess.