"In the Beginning . . .

. . . in the beginning of the world . . . . Well, there was nothing . . . not one thing . . . not even one idea or thought . . . Nothing."

With those words, the performance of Dick Lakey's "In the Beginning" was underway on a hot August evening.  Sixteen young actors portrayed the Creation of the Universe, in dance and movement, costume and word, while accompanied by a chorus of twenty-three members.

A large and enthusiastic crowd turned out for the performance, which was preceded by a meal highlighted by Dick Lakey's famous meatloaf and other delicacies supplied by the attendees.

The performance was the result of an intense week of work by the actors and singers, director Bernadette Jones and music director Dick Lakey, and many others.

Let's Catch the Light

Let's catch the light, now it's so bright,
morning arise, darkness take flight.
After moonlight then comes twilight,
evenings red skies rest and delight.

Let it Flow, Let Flow

Let it rise a little higher,
let it flow, let it flow.
Let it grow a little wider,
let it flow.

In the Garden of Delight

Let's have some carrots, lettuce and radishes.
We will grow all these things in the garden of delight.

The Lighter Side

When the stars give off their light,
they do sparkle and are bright,
there are many to be seen on a clear night.

Animals, Animals Everywhere

Animals, Animals Everywhere,
Animals, Animals Everywhere;
some on the land and some in the air.
Animals, Animals Everywhere,
Animals, Animals Everywhere, all of them made with love beyond compare.

Adam's Anatomy

Shoulders, chest and waist, ribs and hips, arm-pits, diaphragm, he's looking pretty good.
Elbows, arms and wrists, knees and toes, bones and ligaments, he's looking like he should.

Eve's E-natomy

Let's put this part right here, and place this piece right there.
She's beginning to look like she should.

• See the credits
• Watch The Lighter Side Segment
• More?  See the Slide Show