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Backstage on opening night of Cheyenne’s melodrama

Last week I went backstage on opening night of Cheyenne’s melodrama. Being that I’m a foreigner from Indiana, I’ve never seen a melodrama before. It was a neat experience, especially photographing backstage where all the actors and stage hands were so busy that they were more or less oblivious to my presence. That made my job a lot easier as I was able to capture a few in-between moments before the start of the show.

Rose Threewitt, center, 7, helps her sister, Maggie Threewitt, 7, get her costume on as Mandy Hill, who plays the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole, puts on her makeup before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Rose Threewitt, center, 7, helps her sister, Maggie Threewitt, 7, get her costume on as Mandy Hill, who plays the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole, puts on her makeup before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Emcee Rory Mack writes down some notes before taking the stage during the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Emcee Rory Mack writes down some notes before taking the stage during the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.

Andrew Killian, playing the villain Professor Taddeus Mack, works on his makeup backstage before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Andrew Killian, playing the villain Professor Taddeus Mack, works on his makeup backstage before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Maria Dobelmann, who plays a can can girl, applies some makeup before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Maria Dobelmann, who plays a can can girl, applies some makeup before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
A youngster playing the part of a can can cutie listens to a cast member speak in the dressing room before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
A youngster playing the part of a can can cutie listens to a cast member speak in the dressing room before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Maria Dobelmann, who plays a can can girl, checks a feather in her hair Mandy Hill, who plays the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Maria Dobelmann, who plays a can can girl, checks a feather in her hair Mandy Hill, who plays the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
An old mural is seen painted on a wall in the back of the Atlas Theatre before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
An old mural is seen painted on a wall in the back of the Atlas Theatre before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Mandy Hill, who plays the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole applies some red makeup to her cheeks before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Mandy Hill, who plays the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole applies some red makeup to her cheeks before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
John Joslin, who plays Dusty Rhodes, gets a hand with his eyebrow makeup before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
John Joslin, who plays Dusty Rhodes, gets a hand with his eyebrow makeup before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Mandy Hill, who plays the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole, works on her eyelashes before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Mandy Hill, who plays the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole, works on her eyelashes before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Colin Threewitt, 5, the son of assistant director Amy Threewitt, shares a laugh with cast member James Wagner after Threewitt pretended to shoot Wagner repeatedly with a toy gun before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Colin Threewitt, 5, the son of assistant director Amy Threewitt, shares a laugh with cast member James Wagner after Threewitt pretended to shoot Wagner repeatedly with a toy gun before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Maria Dobelmann, who plays a can can girl, smiles as she tries to get a feather to stay put in her hair before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Maria Dobelmann, who plays a can can girl, smiles as she tries to get a feather to stay put in her hair before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Youngsters portraying can can cuties talk before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Youngsters portraying can can cuties talk before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Colin Threewitt, 5, the son of assistant director Amy Threewitt, takes part in a cast and crew circle in the dressing room before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Colin Threewitt, 5, the son of assistant director Amy Threewitt, takes part in a cast and crew circle in the dressing room before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Cast and crew members huddle before the start of the show on opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Cast and crew members huddle before the start of the show on opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Mandy Hill, who plays the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole, and James Wagner, who plays Duncan Disorderly, look out a backdoor as a heavy rain falls before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Mandy Hill, who plays the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole, and James Wagner, who plays Duncan Disorderly, look out a backdoor as a heavy rain falls before the opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Emcee Rory Mack talks to the audience during opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Emcee Rory Mack talks to the audience during opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Maria Dobelmann, left, who plays a can can girl, performs with the group during opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Maria Dobelmann, left, who plays a can can girl, performs with the group during opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Chris Arneson, right, playing the part of the hero Justin Tyme, reacts as he is introduced during opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Chris Arneson, right, playing the part of the hero
Mandy Hill, playing the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole, reacts as she is introduced during opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Mandy Hill, playing the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole, reacts as she is introduced during opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Andrew Killian, playing the villain Professor Taddeus Mack, reacts to the crowd as he's booed during character introduction during opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Andrew Killian, playing the villain Professor Taddeus Mack, reacts to the crowd as he's booed during character introduction during opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Chris Arneson, right, playing the part of the hero Justin Tyme, and Mandy Hill, playing the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole, perform during opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Chris Arneson, right, playing the part of the hero Justin Tyme, and Mandy Hill, playing the part of the heroine Lacie Camisole, perform during opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Emcee Rory Mack talks to the audience during opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.
Emcee Rory Mack talks to the audience during opening night of the 55th Old Fashioned Melodrama on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne. The melodrama continues through Aug. 7.

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  3. Gary says

    Thank you for keeping Melodrama alive and well.

    Gary McCarver
    founder- HeroAndVIllain.com
    The New Home for Great American Melodrama

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