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Comments
Marilyn_Hull (Marilyn Hull) says…
Love the title! Now you have me wondering whether June Cleaver wears her pearls in the shower.
jestevens (Jane Stevens) says…
Too funny! Will there be a performance for the public? Can anyone come to listen and watch?
mkinley (Meghan Spreer) says…
I am pretty sure there will be a performance, when that might be...we have no idea yet! :) I will update when I/the group knows more! I hope we can make it open to the public or an event of some sort!