Tag Archives: Ozark Star
Mint painted in Art Deco. Vertical, red marquee adorned: “Theatre!” Lights announced Hollywood to town. Ascend her staircase, just inside. Usher, “Left or right?—balcony awaits.” Local venue of many first dates. Movie reels spinning. Characters breathe life in Technicolor. Draping velvet framed her stage. Glance, “Back to the Future” to 1987. “Puttin’ On the Ritz” in style. Hostess of the Ozarks youth. Prom night, a formal invitation: Become her shining stars. Sashing adolescents, in silk and satin dreams. Stars fade……
