Thank you to the Rally organizers John and Kathy for inviting us this year! Last year, three of our organizers were able to go, and this year we've already doubled that number of RARE members attending. We will be giving a short speech about the Raggedy Ann musical and the Revival Effort itself during the Rally's opening banquet on Friday night. On Saturday, stop by our booth at the vendor's market to chat about the show and check out the handmade dolls and merch being sold by our members. Just like last year, we’ll have revival effort flyers and pins!
The Arcola Raggedy Ann Rally is held every June in Arcola, IL, the birthplace of Raggedy Ann creator Johnny Gruelle. This year, the Rally will be held on Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th. Tickets for Friday's banquet are $26, which includes dinner; however, access to the Saturday vendor hall and all other events is free. We can't wait to see everyone there!
not vagueposting about anyone in particular (i like yall dont worry) but i get a teensy bit annoyed when newer raggedy fans interpret andy as this soft uwu baby boy who secretly loves everyone and will protect them at all costs. im sorry but if i dont see andy carrying a fistful of explosives ready to blow up a nearby orphanage at any moment and then immediately after go vent to some kid on roblox about his life problems then it’s not worth my time lolz
STARTING TO SMILE, EVEN SAD (starting to slide into sad?)
WISH I COULD BE JOLLY
EVERYWHERE, WHEREVER I ROAM
BUT IM A RAG DOLLY
WAY DOWN INSIDE
AND MY HEART SAYS I WANNA GO HOME"
(bits in parentheses are what i hear the lyrics as, since as far as im aware there are no official lyrics for the broadway one written down anywhere, and i believe the lyrics in the description of the video were done by ear by the person who uploaded it)
this was referenced (clumsily) from that awesome photograph (below the cut) of Ivy Austin in the niche-lost-media stage musical of raggedy ann/rag-dolly.
there's a small committee here on tumblr (R.A.R.E) that has been crazily successful in recovering bits and pieces from it, including literally the entire show archived on youtube. i've been so obsessed with the animated movie (also on youtube, fully restored. omfg) and trying to find all the animation development & production bits that i can, and i just love seeing people's devotion to restoring/archiving old media like this!!
One day late but that’s okay!!! Happy third anniversary, RARE. This past year was so exciting. We’ve made amazing legal progress, all met up at Arcola, grew as a community, and had an amazing livestream to celebrate yesterday and all of our accomplishments so far! I say this often, but RARE truly changed the trajectory of my life. I’m so proud of how far we have come and so excited for what lies ahead. I love this community; it’s truly one of a kind, and the same goes for this show. I’m so happy that more and more the world is getting to see all of the love and hard work put into this project. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for RARE and all of the wonderful people I’ve met along the way. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Be on the lookout for some fun announcements regarding Arcola, RARE happenings, and more👀