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Mamma Mia's Cast. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Kelly Rivera gets her microphone secured by Stage Manager Eileen McNamee. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Mat McGuiness adjustes his microphone. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
The casts prepare their customes on the floor, so they are ready to step in for a quick change. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Kara Walter, dresser, makes final touches on the final custom of the play. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Chance Phillips and Randi Fasnacht (assistant stage manager) align the props by scene. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Behind the stage preparations. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Michele O'Neil reviews her part. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Michele O'Neil, who plays Donna, reviews her part. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
The "green room," where cast and crew gather for important information or in between scenes. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
The warm up. The sing, clap, stretch, and move to prepare body, voice, and mind, Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Warming Up. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Leslie Van Brink high-fives the crew. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
The audience arrives as the cast prepares. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Quietly preparing the scene change. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Customes and make up changes happen in minutes. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
Mamma Mia from the light and audio balcony. Photo by Paola Rodriguez
The Flagler Playhouse opened its "Mamma Mia!" backstage to the Palm Coast Observer as actors and stage crew prepared for a sold-out show on Sunday, Sept 22.
The Playhouse offers an intimate setting to enjoy the performances of the musical, written by Catherine Johnson and based on the songs of the pop group ABBA.
When you walk backstage, there is a dark wooden labyrinth of panels, furniture, props and hair spray, all brought to life by the passion of cast and crew, who can't help but sing and dance.
Before the play, the cast met in a large room to warm up. They sang, clapped, and high-fived each other as they prepared to have a great time on and off the stage.
There about 38 people involved in the play, and 40% of the cast and crew members are Flagler County teachers or students.
The direction and production of "Mamma Mia!" have been in the works for about four months.
Get your tickets at Flagler Playhouse, or call the box office at 386-586-0773.
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