— from Didier Gincig —

What a satisfying feeling to witness so much talent and creative expression during Whale of a Show (adult performers). Such a joy to see an audience so pleased and connected to our community and sense of place.

Ken and Karen Speck had emceed Whale of a Show in its original form many years ago after the Orcas Center was first built. It was a pleasure it was to work with Orcatrazz and the Specks and see youngsters and seasoned veterans of musicianship playing side by side.

I am very thankful for each performer and our kind-hearted high school stagehands, Clara and Thian, who kept the show on pace. What a pleasure to work with Dimitri, Bethany, and Jake at the Orcas Center to create such a successful show! 

It was practice in flexibility and acceptance of not knowing what would happen during the week of snow, the postponement, changes in the line-up, and, ultimately making a dream come true as we brought back an old time community Orcas Center tradition.

I will always treasure the memory of this special evening. 

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