"You should really have a stand at the Farmer's Market."Well starting today at Deering Oaks Park in Portland, that vision is reality.
Armed with information sheets, post cards, posters, a banner and a modest wooden structure, Jennie and Seth greeted shoppers and farmers alike, and doled out plenty of information about the production and performances.
As Jennie's husband, my biggest time contribution to the Farms and Fables production process had been childcare for our two year old, Simon. As chief proponent of establishing a farmers market presence, I decided that building a theatrical farm stand (that will later double as a ticket booth) was too good an opportunity to pass up. I set to work with my very limited stenciling and carpentry skills.
The finished product is something I'm quite proud of, and I hope it will serve Open Waters Theatre Arts for years to come.
Huge thanks to Scott Nash, Nancy Nash and Scott Whitehouse of NASHBOX for the amazing logo and banner designs, which won many compliments. Thanks to John Bliss of Broadturn Farm for the photo. And thanks to Bayside Print Services for bringing it all to life.
Also thanks to Maine Hardware on St. John for opening at 8 and having a 10x10 party tent in stock when my rain cover plan didn't "work out".
See you at the market!
Wade
