Rime and Reason

Rime and Reason is a group of (on average) 14 college aged folks who read books which they assign themselves and meet once a month to discuss what they read.

We've read so many titles over the past 2 years includding, but not limited to Comas, Til We Have Faces, The Song of Roland, Mansfield Park, Twelfth Night, Descent into Hell, and more!

It's been a great group to be involved in. Well, for one I got to know Jesse through this group. Two, it's been encouraging to be involved with these peoples lives. We've encouraged each other in our work, studies, relationships, etc. One family went through an adoption process while our crazy group met in their home. They are a gracious family and a blessing to us all. I don't know how we can ever repay them for their kindness and goodness to us poor college students. Other students have plunged through papers, overwhelming work loads, a legendary sophmoric year, and more. My sister, cousin, roomate and I have grown closer through being involved with this group.

Check out my other blog, Four Things, for a poem that I read at our first meeting of this year. We read a Chesteron poem from an ancient book that the group owns as a whole at each meeting. I was asked to read the poetry this time - it was an honor. And I hadn't been asked before.

More "Queen's Friends" photos

Jesse and I.

Cast.

Go to Backstage Musings for some good photos.

Sneak peek

Before each show these two could be seen sneaking a look at the audience. We would ask, "How does it look?" Meaning, how full is the house. This shot captures them to a 'T'.

The Queen's Friend

An original play

Written, produced, and directed at the World's Premiere

By Doug Jones

Doug and Paula Jones.

Director and director's assistant. Good team work pulled this play together, from costumes and sets to character development and technical work.

The royal court.

From left, Queen Catherine Parr played by Nellie Dimelar, Princess Elizabeth played by Anne Harrell, and Henry VIII played by Ed Iverson.

The church folk.

Bishop Gardiner played by Joe Williams, Anne Askew (martyr and heroine of the story) played by Cat Sentz, Margarate, maid to Anne, played by Chealsea Jones, and Chanselor Writhsley played by Marty Becktell.

Ladies of the court.

Clockwise from left: Lady Champernowne played by Kate Hendrickson, Lady Herbert played by Alison Bradley, Lady Tyrwitt played by Cynthia King, and Lady Jane Grey played by Erin McIntosh.

The same ladies after a costume change.

Laura Blakey, our fearless makeup artist, and Marty Becktell.

John Marbeck played by Jesse Sumpter and the servant played by moi.

Cute picture, huh? My mom can snap some good shots! This is a good image of Aaron and Emily and Jesse and I. This depicts the coupling very well.

Ah, and yes.

A double wedding is being planned for December 28th, 2007.

I am so happy.

To quote Miss Jane Bennet, after her own engagement: "Oh, Lizzie, I wish that everyone could be as happy as I am right now."