Carson Follies to present ‘Ocean Commotion’ at community center

Carson Follies will present Ocean Commotion at the Bob Boldrick Theater the first weekend in October.

Ocean Commotion sets the stage for clogging, tap dancing, musical acts, poetry, belly dancing, and comedic acts. With an all-volunteer crew, the Follies provides an outlet for performers of all ages and experience to get on stage with friendships building over the months of rehearsing for the show.

The Follies raises money for Meals on Wheels Carson City. The Capital City Cloggers have been performing with the Follies for six years. Retired circus performers Tom and Luba Tomashek have been part of the Follies since 2012.

Local musicians, Don and Nadine Klestinski are familiar faces within the Follies. In addition to the Follies, they also perform the monthly dance parties held at the senior center. With a cast and crew of over 20 performers, the Follies will welcome back fan favorites such as the hip twists of the Babylon Babes, who are set to perform several belly dancing numbers.

Gene Munnings, who many will remember as the Aflac Duck and Energizer Bunny from previous shows, will be putting his uncanny resemblance to Gilligan from 1960s TV show Gilligan's Island to work, and Cedric Williams, a talented singer who frequents local venues in town will lend his voice to a classic Titanic number that is bound to bring down the house.

Tickets are $10 and will be sold one-hour prior to the first act. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William St. Refreshments and raffle tickets will be available for purchase.