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MARCH 19, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XL • NO 42
No gloom, all glee: MTHS students will be “Singin’ in the Rain” T h e M a n h e i m To w n s h i p Performing Arts (MTPA) departt Manheim Township ment will present its rendition High School (MTHS), the of “Singin’ in the R ain” on word is out. Students have Thursday, March 27, at 7 p.m.; discovered that drama, theater Friday, March 28, at 7 p.m.; and and the performing arts are fun, Saturday, March 29, at 2 p.m. and rewarding and social, and they 7 p.m. in the MTHS auditorium, 115 Blue Streak Blvd., Lancaster. want to be a part of that scene. Tickets for the perThe contingent formances are availof nearly 140 stu“I’m hoping able at https://cur8 dents involved with . com / 4 0 3 0 6 / pro MTHS’ upcoming people will ject/129716; by spring musical repleave the show calling 717-560resents one of the with refreshed 3097, ext. 3311; or largest in recent at the door the days memories. attitudes.” of the shows. “ The more the The show takes merrier, for sure,” said director Samantha Halde- about two and a half hours to man. “I’d love to put more kids perform and will include an on stage. We really encourage intermission. “I want to put on shows that the kids to use this as teachable moments. There are a lot of haven’t been seen on the Manthings to be done. It’s fun to do heim Township stage before,” an old traditional show like this.” said Haldeman. “I felt it was time
BY JEFF FALK
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Cast members of MTHS’ production of “Singin’ in the Rain”
to do a classic that takes us back to 1927 and the Golden Age of Hollywood talkies. There’s an element of making it rain, which is no small feat. Tap (dancing) is a skill we’ve been working on. It’s kind of a specialty area, so (the actors and actresses) have been working really, really hard on their tap dancing. With the costumes, there’s a massive amount
of quick changes, which is also a huge challenge.” Involved with the spr ing musical are 46 cast members; 64 stage crew, sound crew and makeup crew members; and 26 pit orchestra musicians. The cast features senior Finneghan Forrester as Kathy Selden, junior Timothy Cruz as Don Lockwood, freshman Abram Wolfe as Cosmo
Brown, junior Cecelia Gareis as Lina Lamont, senior Terrell Russell as R. F. Simpson and junior R.J. Scacalossi as Roscoe Dexter. “They’re all very special to me,” said Haldeman. “MTPA is a very special community in our school. One of the things that makes theater so important in our school is that there’s a place for everyone. It’s a really special
Lancaster County A.A. provides support for sobriety BY JEFF FALK
Alcoholism is a medical condition that, if left unaddressed, can wreak havoc and ruin lives. The first step in treatment involves recognizing and acknowledging a problem exists. Lancaster County Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) treats the condition through empathy, communication and human support.
“Figures suggest that onethird of the (country’s) population has a drinking problem,” said Rick S., a central service office volunteer for Lancaster County A.A. “For me, an alcoholic is someone who is drinking against their own will. There’s something in their mind and body that’s making them drink. They’re literally from all walks of life.” “I’ve been very good friends
Organization encourages female players to take soccer to next level BY JEFF FALK
It’s really all about providing opportunities for girls and young women. The Lancaster Inferno motivates females to take advantage of opportunities and to make the most of them. For the Inferno, soccer is more than a game; it’s a transformational tool. “Our goal is to empower these girls and women and use soccer as a platform for the development and growth,” said
See Alcoholics Anonymous pg 3
Stephanie Cleaves, executive director of the Lancaster Inferno and the head coach of the club’s first team. “Eighty percent of female CEOs played sports. It’s our goal to develop not just the athletes but the individuals as future leaders and to build confidence. Having female role models is very important to that.” Headquartered at Pod 2 in Rock Lititz, 201 Rock Lititz Members of the Lancaster Inferno’s Blvd., the Lancaster Inferno and first team escort younger players the Lancaster Inferno Football from the academy’s developmental program onto the pitch during a
See Lancaster Inferno pg 2 youth night activity.
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