The ‘sound’ came on little ‘CAT’ feet…

Aug 11, 2011

By Curtis Long

While attending performances at the theater, I was distracted by the emission of two inadequate speakers that were situated on the side walls, about midway between the front and back rows of the seats. I happened to mention this to Mrs. Jennie Hamilton, who has been the heart and soul of CAT since its inception, about 30 years ago. Dear Jennie, who has guided CAT through thick and thin – including a recent, complete renovation whose cost is probably endless – looked at me incredulously and said sweetly, “You know it’s all a matter of money…” Immediately, it dawned on me that I should have known better – I edited the text of CAT’s history when its website was donated by José Rosa and RosArt Multimedia, about 10 years ago.
Then, it occurred to me that, rather than curse the darkness, I should light a candle.

Continuing in my naïveté, I suggested I might seek commercial funding for the project. Smiling, knowingly, Jennie (who has been pounding on the walls
of philanthropy forever) smiled again and said, “By all means…” After a series of unanswered emails, snail-mail and multiple telephone calls to
different individuals at a sound company to which the request would be a drop in the bucket,

Jennie’s knowing smile came back to me; “Welcome to the Humiliated Beggars Society!” Now, I had to resort to Plan B – ME!

John Proctor, a fellow attendee at the Braille Institute, heard me mention the CAT predicament. He said he had a home-entertainment business, and that he would be willing to donate his time if I were to obtain the speakers. Mrs. Hamilton agreed to a quid pro quo by placing on the site and in the programs an ad for John’s business. I asked if Jennie should have helpers on hand. John said he preferred to use his long-time helper Rick Gentilella, but that he would have to pay him out of his own pocket. Of course, I vetoed that, thereby sinking further into my self-made morass.
Richard, that is when your generous gift arrived – as if by design! Know that I, Mrs. Hamilton — and everyone who in the future, will be part of a CAT
performance or audience – shall be ever grateful.

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Last year, our Juneteenth Celebration was outstanding!!! Thanks to everyone who was part of it in anyway. PLEASE Mark your calendar now, for this year’s ANNUAL Juneteenth, A Community Celebration – You are invited to again join Community Actor’s Theatre as they celebrate JUNETEENTH ON SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024, 10:00am to 5:00pm., at “Gloria’s Mesa” Amphitheatre, the opposite end of the beautiful Chollas Lake Park. About 3-4 blocks right up the hill from Community Actor’s Theatre.  VARIOUS FABULOUS VENDORS AND ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, FREE  ENTERTAINMENT plus lots of Free Parking.  A Day of Oak Park Family & Friends Fun and learning the history of Juneteenth! There will be a variety of Vendors, so come prepared to shop! We need and appreciate your on-going support! Tell a few and bring a few! Bring a small pillow to sit comfortably on the cement bleachers/benches as you enjoy the wonderful music and entertainment. There will  also be an arts & crafts table for the little ones. Please also bring a hat and sunscreen lotion. Come and stay all day! Listen, look, learn, eat, shop and enjoy this ANNUAL special day of celebration!!!

 

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CAT’s FABULOUS 8-Day Bahamas Cruise, is NEXT YEAR, Saturday, April 6, 2024, Departing out of Galveston, TX.  Don’t you want to go with us??? TO BOOK, please call, text, or email Jennie at: 619-581-2634 or 619-807-7059  jlou2@cox.net   She will have to Book you and your roommate, into the Group, because our Booking Site is now closed. You will need to Book through Jennie now. We Thank you!

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