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A Wicked Good Show BY ANN MEAD ASH
ccording to Alicia Trescavage, director of the Pequea Valley Intermediate School production of “Descendants,” the fact that the Pequea Valley High School (PVHS) players only recently staged “Beauty and the Beast” in early March “just worked out that way.” What a lovely coincidence that “Descendants,” set 20 years after a young girl named Belle changed the heart of a beast and transformed him back into a prince, is about Belle and the Beast’s son taking over their rule. “Descendants” will be presented in the PVHS auditorium, 4033 E. Newport Road, Kinzers, on Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m.; Friday, March 25, at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, March 26, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at www.pequeavalley.org or at the door prior to performances. “Descendants” focuses on the kingdom of Auradon, populated by all Disney’s favorite heroes and heroines. Meanwhile, Disney’s evil villains and their troubled sidekicks live in banishment and without magical powers on the Isle of the Lost.
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As it marks its 15th anniversary, Manheim-based Men of Iron will host a fundraising event featuring keynote speaker Tony Dungy. The Iron Sharpens Iron Dinner will be held on Tuesday, April 19, at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 S. Queen St., beginning at 5:30 p.m. Men of Iron was formed with the goal of encouraging men to grow in the “five F’s,” said Justin Watkins, vice president of fundraising development for the organization. Those
“This is not your traditional corporate breakfast,” said Katie Sandoe, executive director of Girls on the Run (GOTR), Lancaster. “We will
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have a GOTR team of girls greeting people, and it will have the true GOTR spirit and energy.” Sandoe encouraged area residents to, “come to be inspired and connect and find some joy. This is the place to do it!”
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The GOTR Limitless Potential Breakfast, which will include three speakers and exercises to inspire attendees to a more authentic and meaningful existence, will be held at the Courtyard at Eden, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster, on Friday, April 22, beginning at 8 a.m. Speakers will include Molly Barker, founder of GOTR International; Carrie Johnson, founder of GOTR Lancaster; and Lebanon; and Amber Sessoms, founder of Natural Inclinations. Each will share her story with the goal of reminding attendees of the importance of reflecting on and sharing one’s own story. See GOTR pg 4
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PVIS To Present “Descendants” Ben, played by Landyn Waters, the son of King Beast, played by Nathan Sensenig, and Belle, played by Sabrina Swann, is about to be crowned king. Ben decides to invite some of the offspring of the villains to become students at Auradon Prep School. Mal, played by Cam Frank, daughter of Maleficent, played by Bella Biddle; Evie, played by Peyton Haley, daughter of Grimhilde, played by Alyssa Ross; Jay, played by Sage Gray, son of Jafar, played by Nathan Sensenig; and Carlos, played by Jaden Abrahamsen, son of Cruella de Vil, played by Mylee Henshaw, journey to Auradon with an evil goal to fulfill. Their parents have tasked them with stealing the Fairy Godmother’s wand, which will restore The cast of the Pequea Valley Intermediate School production of “Descendants” is preparing to stage the play at Pequea Valley High School. their parents’ power. Seeing the students grow through Trescavage reported she had a message of being accepting and Trescavage noted that the particinumber of reasons for choosing the finding love in your heart,” said pants are rising to the occasion. the acting experience is rewarding show, including liking the modern Trescavage. “These kids have been “The energy she brings to them that for Trescavage. “You teach kids first style of the music and knowing she rejected by their parents, but they they will bring to the show is great,” and content second,” she said, nothad students with the vocal chops can find love and acceptance out- Trescavage said. “For some of the ing that middle-schoolers are still kids, this is the first time they have finding their niche. “I want them to to sing it well. She also knew the side their families.” One challenge for the cast of 27 is danced or followed choreography. be kind and accepting of others,” show would appeal to the students and offer parts for both boys and learning the choreography for the They are enjoying it and working she shared. “We want them to have girls. But she also chose it because dance numbers from Katie Adams hard and seeing what they can a positive self-image from their experience with the arts.” she liked the story. “It has a great of LANCO Performing Arts. accomplish.”