The following are Paintings which doubled as backdrops to the acting scenes. They were blown up and displayed on a framed screen.
"Rome" by Alyssa Smith
Students from BFA were dressed as monks and carried candles while singing a BeeGees song which was written to sound like a Gregarian chant, with this painting as the backdrop
"The Professor" by Mary Beth Holladay
The Professor (alias Hans Schaefer) was the main character in this year's performance of "Von Zeit zu Zeit". He disappeared into his time machine and the entire evening was spent visiting the places he visited in hopes of helping him to return to present day.
"Vienna" by Jim Meyer
This lovely ballroom setting filled the screen while the actual artist, Jim, danced the waltz elegantly with his wife Sara.
"Venice" by Stephanie Miller
The Professor clad in a striped shirt with a straw hat, steered the gondola while Len Reed sang "O Solo Mio".
"The Beatles" by Beckie Davis
Four "oldie goldies" sang "Yellow Submarine" with this painting blown up behind them.
"The Conservatory" by Jana Hoskins
Used as a backdrop while Christian Kochersheidt shared about his 95 year old grandmother, who stepped into Eternity a few days before Candlelight Dinner.
"Paris" by Jana Hoskins
A medley of songs from "Les Mis" was beautifully performed by BFA students and staff.
"Peru" by Rick Holladay
Josh Stuckey played his xylephone while "Pedro" and his llama looked on!
"Egypt" by Manda Thompson
Three surly ladies sang "Walk Like An Egyptian" with this piece behind them.
"Appalachia" by Mary Beth Holladay
A father/daughter duet twanged out country lyrics and had the crowd clapping along with them.
"Mexico" by Heidi Forman
"Mexico" was the setting for guitarists with sombreros and dancers in colorful swinging skirts.
"Berlin" by Heidi Forman
Swing Dancers and Singers in 30's costumes had this Dance hall scene behind them.
"Greece" by Jana Hoskins
An amazing rendition of the Spartans in battle was the backdrop for a re-enactment of "300" by HBR dorm guys.
"Korea" by Jim Meyer
Korean students danced with beautiful fans and traditional costumes with this as their background.