Fillmore, it is that time of year again to come out and support the local arts. Fillmore High School Drama is again teaming up with The Sespe Players in a production of a drama called "Guides". The play will be at the Fillmore District Auditorium on Sespe Ave in Fillmore. The time and dates are Frida,y March 23rd, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 24th, at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday March 25th, at 2:00 p.m. Then again next week on Friday, March 30th, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday March 31st at 7:30 p.m., and the last show will be Sunday, April 1st, at 2:00 p.m. Students and senior citizens $5.00... adults $8.00...and $15.00 you can come to as many shows as you like for the one ticket price. All cast members have tickets to sell or call Janet Foy at 524-2757.

The Saturday show on March 24th, at 2:00 p.m. will be a fundraiser for Grad Night Live. All ticket sales for that show will go to Grad Night Live, so that the Seniors of Fillmore High School can again have a safe and fun way to celebrate graduation. This is a good way to help out a good cause, and have some fun doing it.

The cast of... this great show is, Blanca Ayala, she will play Leanne, Dakota Galarza as Dedawen, Gabby Munoz as Dunnwindy, Hans Berghamp as Luke, Jessie Ponce as Danny, Anastazsa Octavia as Sarah, Ale Posada as Jenie, Maddy Munoz as Eddie, Brandy Nisbet as Madame Lucinda, Drew Ferguson as Bob, Dillion Galarza as Gavin, and Joe Woods as Barry.

"I am very proud of the cast and crew." said the Writer, Producer, Director Josh Overton. "They have shown so much dedication and love to this show, to bring it to life."

Speaking of the crew, the hard working people behind the production are of course The Leader of the show Mr. Josh Overton as the Writer, Producer, Director, without him there would be no show. His Assistant Director is Lisa Munoz, Second Assistant is Jessica Givian, Judy Fairall is in charge of costumes and props, Stage Manager is Tim Overton, who has put together a stage and set second to none that this town as ever seen.

When asked what this play is about Josh said, "It is meaningful. It speaks to the youth and the pressures of everyday life.” Josh added, "It’s about a young girl, in a tough time in her life. She is at a cross road. She finds the help of her "Guides" to get her through this path she must take."

This will be the fourth time Josh will do this production of "Guides" The first time was in the year 2000, in Ventura. Then again in 2002, 2007, and now in 2012, in Fillmore. "This was my first attempt at a more serious play. All my other ones where Melodramas," said Josh. "Even if you have seen this play, you need to see it again, because this is an intently more envisioning of the play."

Folks let me say a few things about this play. This is the sixth play I have been in for Josh, second time I have been in the cast of "Guides". The hard work put in by all the cast and crew is unheard of. The countless hours working on this are out of love for the arts. The time that we spend working with the people that work on a project such as this is a true joy. The great work that Josh does with the youth, yes, and some of us old folks is nothing short of amazing. Imagine what the youth would be doing without the help of Josh to teach them and turn them on to the fine arts. This is a way to get involved and do something in a positive way. In so many ways, you can say that Josh is a great "Guide".

"We as a School District are in need of funding for the arts, which makes it more important, now more than ever, that we support the efforts to our students in school related activates." Josh added, "The arts are alive and well, and looking to thrive in the City of Fillmore. So come out and be entertained, and support the local arts!"
Okay Fillmor,e now it is our turn. Go out, make it a night or day out with some friends and loved ones. See a great show at a very good price. Be entertained. Then go tell somebody about what you just saw. This is a great way to have fun and support a great cause at the same time. With the Fillmore High School Drama and The Sespe Players, along with Josh Overton, you cannot go wrong!