The CAMROSE BOOSTER, May 23, 2017 – Page 15
Beauty and the Beast Jr. allows junior high actors to shine
The 644 Camrose Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron IS CELEBRATING ITS
60th Anniversary! YOU ARE INVITED…
to attend our free 60TH Annual Ceremonial Review and to purchase tickets to our 60TH Anniversary Gala on June 11, 2017.
60th Anniversary Gala
Featuring a personal message from astronaut, Commander Col. Chris Hadfield
Sunday, June 11, 2017 Cocktails 4:30 pm Dinner, Program and Silent Auction to follow
Annual Ceremonial Review
Sunday, June 11, 2017 2:00 pm Camrose Community Centre RSVP to 780.672.0555 55
Tickets – $40 Children 5 to 11 years – $25
FREE TO ATTEND
Tickets available at Align Accounting & Tax 4717-56 Street, Camrose For more information, email 644gala@gmail.com
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Ecole Charlie Killam School students prepare for the production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on May 29 and 30. Around the table, from back row left to right, Taylor Brady as Cogsworth, Marissa de Hoog as Mrs. Potts, Bella Hoppe as Babette and Jacob Tigchelaar as Lumière. Front from left, Nalyn Tindall as Belle and Nicole Poepping as Beast share a drink at the table. By Murray Green
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast award-winning animated film and stage play comes to life in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairy tale in a version featuring middle school students from Charlie Killam School. Shows will be held at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on May 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. “This features our Grade 6 to 8 students, who have been working on this production since October,” said teacher Sabrina Heydorn, one of two teachers overseeing the drama students. It is based on the original Broadway production that ran for over 13 years and was nominated for multiple awards. It is an adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. “We picked Beauty and the Beast because it is one of my favourite Disney productions. We wanted something that involved more work for a bigger challenge with multiple sets, characters and costumes. It involves a lot more detail (compared to last year’s production of The Lion King),” said teacher Rhonda Basque. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial
town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Although the production also has 30 students, the same as last year, the roles are more challenging. “It seemed like we were going to need more characters, because there were more individuals instead of groups of animals. Now, everyone is a character and the students have more time on stage as individuals. It is a busier play,” said Basque. “It gives the students more responsibilities, more of a challenge and something different than last year,” added Heydorn. “Every single student has at least one or two lines, which gives them time to shine on their own.” The timing with a new Disney release helped the students. “ The students have watched both versions, so they understand how the animation roles were adapted to the human side. It gives them more
background knowledge,” said Basque. Picking students to play certain characters fell into place. “We made fantastic choices. Your show is only as strong as the weakest link and all of the students have been wonderful. We don’t have any weak links,” said Heydorn. “Our beauty and our beast are going to be fantastic because they worked well together last year and will again,” added Basque. Nalyn Tindall as Belle and Nicole Poepping as the Beast will lead the talented cast. With many fun supporting roles, it allows students to play objects inside the castle. This tale is filled with spectacular costume and set opportunities. “It wasn’t as basic, so more details had to be worked out,” said Heydorn. “We involved more parents with costumes and set designs. We borrowed costumes, so it has been more community support this time.” Last year, two school shows were sold out, so the tickets will be going fast.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS Family and friends are invited to join us in celebrating th the of Catherine Kneeland
95 Birthday
Sunday, May 28th
in the CLBI Dining Room, 4837-52A Street, Camrose COME AND GO Coffee, Tea and Catherine’s favorite sweets 2:00pm – 5:00pm • No gifts please!
Recognize a special occasion with an ad here!
GREAT COSTUMES
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Ecole Charlie Killam School students from left to right, Colton Christie as Lefou, Rylee Daniels as Gaston, Faith Adam and Kaitlyn Huska as Silly Girls.