2005's season began with another Kelly Cutler original with the title above.  This three man show mimicked the format of "The Compleate Workes of William Shakespeare" (abridged) but was based around Deer Lodge history as well as current events.  The show starred Kelly, Patrick, and Mahoney. 

This season also featured the 1st OFFICIAL, OFFICIAL Cutler Bros.' musical  (the 1st one we actually produced on our own) in "Singin' in the Rain" starring local music teacher Brent Volf and Anaconda choreographer Amy Justice.  You think "7-Brides" was tough?  "Singin'" was on a whole new dance level! 

"Singin' in the Rain" had a cast of 20+ and to this day had some of the most complicated dance numbers in our history.  It ran June and July of 2005 at the Gunport Theater and was another bucket list musical for Jeri-anne Cutler.  It also had a live orchestra lead by the late great Joann Nelson! 

Kelly Cutler and Marc Mahoney ham is up during one of their "side" scene in "Singin' in the Rain."  More proof that there are NO small parts! 

"Cutler Bros. Awards Banquet" (Conny Awards)

2005 also marks the 1st ever "Cutler Bros. Award's Banquet," later fashioned "The Conny Awards."  The annual event is a nice dinner, drinks, and everyone from that season (or from season's past) dress in their finest formal wear and give speeches, much like the Academy Awards.  It has grown over the years to an extravagant event, even though in 2005 it was just another excuse to "party" and delay the end of summer. 

Lee Silliman, a former Powell County High School science and math teacher, also played a bit role in "Singin' in the Rain."  (man on the left)

Cassandra Cooper

That's the name of the dance number seen in this photo!  Marc Mahoney lead a team of dancers, jugglers, and acrobats in the Act II show stopping number!  In the back is a rear projection screen that the Old Prison Museum had bought for the theatre.  Although the screen was used on many occasions we can't think of a time that we actually rear-projected.  Jeri-anne had put up the money for new stage lighting and the Prison paid her back in installments.  

Josh Cain woo'd his fellow actresses with the song "Beautiful Girl" in "Singin in the Rain."  Josh played one of the brothers in "7-Brides" the year before.  Also seen in his picture is Marne Davenport (to left) who would go on to play Calamity Jane in 2006, Kate Eccles (behind Marne) who directed Moon Over Buffalo and Rumors, and Amy Justice (in the blue) who was Choreographer of the Year in 2005.  I mean, did she really have any competition?!