“Getting it Right” steps on to Rockwell Hall

By Bryan Sullivan

The award-winning Promise Theatre brings its latest show, “Getting it Right,” to Rockwell Hall this weekend. Saturday’s show begins at 8 p.m. Sunday’s starts at 3 p.m.

“Getting It Right,” looks at the Kingdom of Heaven throughout history.

Promise Theatre Founder and Director Jane Pecora leads the production of “Getting it Right,” her ninth original musical comedy. Pecora’s previous credits include the popular “Godspell,” and seven other original works.

“It adapts several bible parables or stories that are each about the Kingdom of Heaven to modern day,” Pecora said about “Getting it Right.” “It is filled with singing, dancing, marching and clean, fun humor.”

Pecora also runs a creative music company in which she writes and composes music for weddings.

The show features a variety of music, including three three-part acapella songs.

“Hopefully they (the audience) will leave humming a song,” Pecora said about the music.

The Promise Theatre started in 1998. According to its Web site, they try to provide wholesome entertainment with strong moral and family values.

“It’s (The Promise Theatre) goals are to maintain a high standard of performance, develop new and original works, and provide opportunity for new talent,” according to the Promise Theatre Web site.

Stage Manager David Ryan worked with Pecora on all nine of her shows. Ryan loves to work with Pecora because she makes the experience enjoyable.

“It’s an interesting show and I always know that working on Jane’s shows is going to be fun,” Ryan said.

Ryan not only enjoyed working with Pecora but the entire cast of “Getting it Right.”

“I enjoyed most while working on ‘Getting it Right,’ getting to know the individuals of the cast,” Ryan said. “There a great bunch of people.”

Ryan and Pecora hope the audience leaves and tells people about their experience at the play.

“I hope the audience leaves with the feeling to go tell more people about the show,” Ryan said. “I hope they leave feeling entertained.”

“I hope the audience will leave feeling they must tell someone to go and see it because it is funny, fun and colorful,” Pecora said.

Ticket prices vary for the shows.

Today’s price for all seats is $5. Adult tickets for shows Friday, Saturday; and Sunday are $10, while children cost $12 and children 12 and under are $5.