08/31/2026
Just came across this photo from our earliest days in the original 100 seat Dinner Theatre. Circa 1979 ?
Me with my Mentor/ Best Friend, Claude Aston, Jr., who created the Fort Gordon Music and Theatre Program in the mid -60s.
I met him when I was a Soldier here in 1969. While out for a walk, I was surprised to see a Performing Arts Center around the corner from my BOQ.
This young 2LT ventured inside, and his life changed forever that day. I found a community of Soldiers, Family Members, and also participants from downtown, who shared common interests and a love of theatre. It was wonderful- such a special opportunity for me, and so many other folks from military and civilian life. With participants and audience from off post and on, it brought our communities closer together.
Post Active Duty- After a stint here, and a few years working with my Dad in CA, Claude called me in LA to chat about the possibility of starting a Dinner Theatre back at Ft Gordon.
I was interested!
Note: Paint clothes were my daily uniform back then.
