TSF Company takes on Kilgore, TX - Spotlight: The Showroom and the Backporch

The cast and crew of over 70 company members come from all over the world to the small town of Kilgore to produce the plays at the Texas Shakespeare Festival.  Working 13 hour days, 6 days a week, can take it's toll.  The TSF company embraces the mantra "work hard, play hard," always finding ways to enjoy themselves at Kilgore's favorite "hot spots."

The Showroom is a favorite local watering hole, where company members can shoot pool, drink a beer, play the jukebox and relax.

 

First year interns Zachary Layner, Caroline Spitzer, and Scott Gibbs, relax after a long day of work.

Patriotic pool cues are par for the course at this classic Texas hang out.   

 

Box Office intern Fred T. Paul concentrates on lining up an important shot.

Dani (lighting intern), Jason (master electrician), Laura (assistnt stage manager), Courtney (costumes), and Caroline (costumes) have an inter-department card game.

Sound intern Peter Park pretends to be an actor as he models for the camera.

Costume department's Anthony Paul-Cavaretta tells a story while Marketing Director Adam Higgins communicates with the camera that he does not want his picture taken.

The Backporch Restaurant is located right next door to the Texas Shakespeare Festival center, making it a prime target for late night drinks, socializing, Karaoke, and complimenary beans and hush puppies!  They are official sponsors of the Festival.  After a performance the cast and crew often head over to "the porch" to unwind.

The Backporch features "RAD Karaoke" every Saturday night durng the TSF summer.  Actor Andi Dema and acting interns Aiden Eastwood-Paticchio , Zachary Layner, and Rob Sniffin croon Billy Joel's "Piano Man" as the whole crowd helps them out.

Carpenters Justin and Justen certainly look the part as they belt out a favorite country tune.

Caroline, Laura, and Ronnie giggle and sing along with some bubblegum pop by Britney Spears.

Thanks to the Backporch, the Showroom, and all the other local business that keep our cast and crew fed and entertained.