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Carol Perkins: Harvey and Me Previous Column: Vehicles and Mowing the Yard | Ticket info for Harvey at end of article By Carol Perkins Like so many occasions, I jumped right in and then later thought, "What have I done?" When I auditioned for the role of Veta Louise in the award-winning play (movie starring Jimmy Stewart), I didn't consider the time, talent, and dedication that this part would entail. I should have. I had played this part years ago when Barnlot performed it with Richard Duncan as Elwood Dowd, the man whose best friend was a six-foot rabbit. My only certainty was a renewed desire for acting; this character was "right up my alley." Veta is a wonderfully peculiar woman who has returned home to live with her eccentric brother, Elwood P. Dowd, played by Wesley Waddle, a familiar face at Barnlot. The role appealed to me because Veta feels like a blend of Carol Burnett's comic flair and my own personality. My age never crossed my mind. Never once did I consider the physical stamina my character endures. Fearlessly, I signed up and we began to practice and practice and more practice. At times, I concluded I was getting worse rather than better. Learning the lines was the challenging part. Even though I had said them years ago, only a few came back to life. Even though I might want to ad-lib when I forget a line, which doesn't work well for the characters waiting for their cue. I also have to watch myself when it comes to jumping in with a line before my turn. I guess if I think about it, I must say it before it disappears. Not what I should do either. Opening night (Thursday of last week) is always nerve-racking. Will the crowd laugh? Will anyone leave? Will I forget my lines or my blocking. Characters have been known to skip pages of the script, leaving out important information. Not this group, but the possibly lingers. I was worried for nothing. Click, Click, Click. The lines ran right along with only a few gaffes here and there. The crowd laughed and their laughter pumped us up to give them a little bit more than we thought we could. Then I remembered why I wanted to be in one more play. I would love for you to get your tickets and see one of our performances:
I'm not saying this is my last play, but this ole girl "ain't what she used to be." Did I just say that? Share your thoughts with Carol at carolperkins06@gmail.com, or with CM readers using our Comment Form. This story was posted on 2026-08-01 11:10:44
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