Since I last blogged, Tim relocated to New York City and we hired a new Box Office Manager, Rachel Collins Mazzanti, to fill his position. We had a going away party for Tim & Katie, and about 50 folks showed up to say so long and add some cash to their magic money tree. (Tim says those funds came in quite handy on the trip up to the city.)

Just before Tim left, all of our PC computers crashed at the same time, so we plunged in and completely converted to Apple. Talk about a time of transition!

Rachel began training with Tim, in late July, and then took time off to get married in Mississippi and honeymoon in Antigua (despite being in the path of multiple hurricanes the whole time.)

In the midst of all these transitions, Bruce Graham, the playwright for our soon-to-open production of Dex & Julie Sittin' in a Tree, came to Fort Worth, courtesy of a grant from the Pew Foundation. He is returning opening week to work with the cast on any script changes he may want to make and will stay here through opening weekend.

During the summer, Circle had two bright, sparkly interns, (Ashley & Jake) who became part of our family for about twelve weeks, and, hopefully, will stay in touch with us in the future, as well.

About a week ago, Circle unexpectedly lost one of its founding members, Ann L. Rhodes. It will be a difficult adjustment not having Ann around as a sounding board and Circle Theatre supporter.

But life goes on and as hard as it is to believe, we are about to open another show and have already cast our final production in the 2008 season!

As 2008 draws to a close, we are preparing to get rid of the "old" and bring in the "new", during our upcoming renovations at Circle. We will close at the end of December and hope to reopen in March, 2009.

This year has been a whirlwind of beginnings and endings. Hellos and goodbyes. I have a feeling things are going to keep on twirling for quite a while! Pardon me while I try to find my balance!