Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Mass Audubon, Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Another wander through the Sanctuary to get some exercise and see the end of summer and beginning of fall.



The view from the observation platform.



One of the trails through the 481-acre property.



The meandering Beaver Dam Brook slowly making its way to the Cape Cod Bay and Atlantic Ocean.



Grasses waving in the breeze.



Still lots of bees - busy.



Each time I walk past this rock, it seems to look like a different animal depending on the light and angle of view.



Tidmarsh began its current life through the generous land donation of the Schulman family (see this blog post  when Mass Audubon opened the sanctuary) about two years ago.

Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Plymouth Harbor at very low tide looks a bit sad. There is probably a 10-foot tidal variation on this day so it will look a lot different in a few hours. It's not the Bay of Fundy but, tides around here make a big difference.



New art is appearing around town this summer mostly replacing the lobster art that has been around a few years. Of course, the theme is the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing nearby. I think the Town and Chamber of Commerce is expecting a major tourist extravaganza next summer and has been upgrading infrastructure to support it.



Elsewhere along the waterfront.



Liberty Lobster is still standing.



And of course, there is always the natural art everywhere.

"Young Frankenstein," Priscilla Beach Theatre, Priscilla Beach, Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Priscilla Beach Theatre (PBT) Owners and Guardians, Bob and Sandy Malone, will open their production of "Young Frankenstein," for a eight performance run on the Barn Stage beginning October 4th. I recently captured a few images of the cast for potential promotional use.

This production is "from the creators of 'The Producers!' This is the adaption of Mel Brook's hilarious film by the same name." (Source: PBT)

The Barn Stage, a 240-seat venue, is in its 82nd season and is cited as the oldest summer stock barn theatre still operating in America. The original barn was built in 1875. The current owners, Bob and Sandy Malone, completed a modernization and renovation effort in 2014-15.

Produced by: Bob and Sandy Malone
Production Manager: Joshua Patino
Director: Chris Armbrister
Music Director: Christopher Ricci
Stage Manager: Mary Brennan

Chris Armbrister is back again; he last directed PBT's  May 2018 production of, "The Last Five Years." 

At least half a dozen members of the cast have also performed in previous PBT productions, too!



To see what this image became for promotional use, click this link to the Priscilla Beach Theatre website and scroll down. (While you're there, you may want to buy your tickets - they're going fast!)

"Young Frankenstein" is the final production of the 2019 Adult Cast Performance Season. Tickets for the 2020 season go on sale in December 2019.

Following is the schedule for this year and next:

2019 PBT Barn Stage Productions - Adult Cast Series

"Life Could Be A Dream" in May,
"Heathers the Musical" in June,
"Hairspray" in July,
"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" in August,
"[Title of Show]" in September,
"Young Frankenstein" in October.

2019 PBT Barn Stage Productions - Children's Workshop Series

"Seussical, Jr" in May,
"Godspell, Jr" in July,
"Junie B. Jones, Jr" in July,
"Little Red Robin Hood" in August,
"Frozen, Jr" in August,
"Peter Pan, Jr" in October.

2020 PBT Barn Stage Productions - Adult Cast Series

"Sisters of Swing" in May,
"She Loves Me" in June,
"Mamma Mia" in July,
"Spamalot" in August,
"25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" in September,
"The Addams Family" in October.

Late Summer - Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary - Mass Audubon, Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Tidmarsh is a wonderful place to wander and get some exercise out in a restored natural environment. The sounds of birds, bees, bugs, and wind playing gently all around me.



Especially pleasant as the color deepens with the shorter days of late summer.



Some are ahead of others.



Occasionally, an extra-terrestrial might happen by - like this Vulcan Legoman who wouldn't permit his picture being made but, he did permit me to make this shadow image.

Panoramas, White Horse Beach, Massachusetts, and, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

I have always been partial to panoramas - and today's cameras usually have the feature built-in instead of having to buy an expensive lens. Above, White Horse and Priscilla Beaches at low tide with my trusty Sony point-and-shoot.



And by twisting the camera on its axis as I arc it through the panoramic range, I can get this fish-eye effect. Granted, the quality is not as good as an expensive wide-angle lens but, it suits me okay. Above, the State Capitol building in Providence, Rhode Island.

"[Title of Show]," Final Tech/Dress Rehearsals, Part 2 of 2, Priscilla Beach Theatre (PBT), Priscilla Beach, Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

This is Part 2 of a two-part series.
Part 1 is at this link.

These moments were captured live during the final dress/technical rehearsal before the production opened for a live audience. The following are in order of occurrence.

Colors may appear over-saturated when viewed on a small screen/ smartphone.

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The Slow March, Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

"Oooo, oooo, look at me," says the goldenrod as it starts to spread over the fields of southern New England. It is heralding the slow march of summer's peak to the colorful fall ahead.



It starts every so gently, the greens of summer slowly supplanted by the grays and subtle pinks....



....and then small pockets of color begin to appear. Soon, the full explosion of fall will grace us once again - Fall in New England. Get the sweaters from the closet.



A couple days later, more color.....



And a few more days....



And a few more.



All these images are from the nearby Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary on Beaver Dam Road in Manomet, a 481-acre preserve which is part of the 38,000 acres of Massachusetts Audubon protected natural space throughout the state.

"[Title of Show]," Final Tech/Dress Rehearsals, Part 1 of 2, Priscilla Beach Theatre (PBT), Priscilla Beach, Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Priscilla Beach Theatre (PBT) Owners and Guardians, Bob and Sandy Malone, recently opened their production of "[Title of Show]," for a seven performance run on the Barn Stage.

"Yes! That is the name of the musical production! Two best friends (and struggling writers) decide to write a play to submit to an upcoming musical theatre festival. Come along on this musical journey from the conception of their idea to its submission. Tony Award Nomination for Best Book of a Musical 2009." (Source: PBT)

The Barn Stage, a 240-seat venue, is in its 82nd season and is cited as the oldest summer stock barn theatre still operating in America. The original barn was built in 1875. The current owners, Bob and Sandy Malone, completed a modernization and renovation effort in 2014-15.

Produced by: Bob and Sandy Malone
Production Manager: Joshua Patino
Director: Danny Bolton
Music Director: Christopher Ricci
Stage Manager: Mary Brennan
Sound Engineer: Chris Conti
Lighting Designer: Abigail Wang
Additional Musical Staging: Lauren Spagnuolo

The following images were captured live during a dress rehearsal and are in order of occurrence in the show. Color balance is not corrected but is based on the lighting design of the scene. This is Part 1 of 2 parts and captures moments from the next to last technical/dress rehearsal before opening night. Part 2 will cover the final rehearsal. Part 2 at this link.

(Click on an image for a higher resolution version if your device supports that action).

Note: Many of these theatre images, when viewed on a small screen cellphone, may present over-saturated colors. More normal views can be achieved when viewing on a larger laptop or desktop screen.

We are so fortunate to have such an extraordinary performing arts venue right here in our local community.  Your support and attendance is important to keep this resource thriving.

Cast: Danny Adams, Erica Lee Bigelow, Bobby MacDonell, Michaela C. Moore, Christopher Ricci.













































































































































































Contact PBT online or by phone at 508-224-4888 for more info.

2019 PBT Barn Stage Productions - Adult Cast Series

"Life Could Be A Dream" in May,
"Heathers the Musical" in June,
"Hairspray" in July,
"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" in August,
"[Title of Show]" in September,
"Young Frankenstein" in October.

2019 PBT Barn Stage Productions - Children's Workshop Series

"Seussical, Jr" in May,
"Godspell, Jr" in July,
"Junie B. Jones, Jr" in July,
"Little Red Robin Hood" in August,
"Frozen, Jr" in August,
"Peter Pan, Jr" in October.

2020 PBT Barn Stage Productions - Adult Cast Series

"Sisters of Swing" in May,
"She Loves Me" in June,
"Mamma Mia" in July,
"Spamalot" in August,
"25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" in September,
"The Addams Family" in October.