Singing 'til the cows come home
FOR the past two months, Invergordon dairy farmer Peter Scott has been serenading his cows every morning and evening while he milks.
Come May 24, however, the 39-year-old father of two will take to the stage to regale audiences as the happy-go-lucky character of Bill in this year's Numurkah Singer production, Good Vibes.
Although this is not Peter's first time on stage - he performed in the Numurkah Secondary College productions of Carousel and Half a Sixpence when he was in years 11 and 12 - it's the first opportunity Peter has had to exhibit his musical skills with the Singers.
Good Vibes, set in 1960s Australia, tells the story of the gang of peace-loving hippies who spend their time hanging about at the Psychedelic Cafe, owned by feisty and fiercely independent Erica, Bill's partner.
The town council's decision to move in, close down the cafe and establish a vivisection laboratory in its place has Erica, Bill and the hippies launching an energetic protest, led by geeky new girl in town, Julie.
As if this isn't enough, Erica and Bill discover that Bill has been drafted to fight in the Vietnam War, sparking an emotional conflict between the two when Bill's sense of national duty looks as though it may get the better of his pacifist beliefs.
Peter said he was relishing the opportunity to play such a complicated character, and was able to relate to his role, having served in the Australian Army for two years after graduating high school.
"Whilst I certainly wasn't drafted into the army like Bill is in the play, I'm interested in the reaction he has to the news, particularly considering he's a pacifist," Peter said.
"He's a good guy - supportive of Erica, loyal, kind and passionate about his beliefs. This is what makes him such an interesting character, and what makes the conflict between he and Erica so moving."
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