Gold Dust or Bust! October 5, 2015
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The Island Community Center Drama Camp performed “Gold Dust or Bust” at the Island Playhouse this summer.
This year’s production was a musical revue which transported the audience back to the heydey of the California Gold Rush of 1848.
The Gold Rush began on January 24, 1848 when James W. Marshall found gold at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma California.
After hearing of the find, 300,000 men, women, and children headed west hoping to strike it rich.
While visions of gold tiaras danced in their heads.
The play entertained with fun songs and humor, while sharing facts and figures about how California and the US changed as a result of the Gold Rush.
Mark Twain made an appearance, declaring that reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated.
As in prior years, the kids filled their costumes and the Island Playhouse with ample enthusiasm.
As they sang, danced, and swung shovels and pick axes.
All too soon, the campers took a final bow.
Bringing down the house.
Aah . . . that’s better!
Spirit Lights The Way 