PVIS To Present “Matilda The Musical Jr

Alicia Trescavage, director of the Pequea Valley Intermediate School (PVIS) production of “Matilda The Musical Jr.,” is looking forward to being able to present the musical live for a limited audience. “Even if you’re in a mask, you are watching a live performance,” said Trescavage. “I think that is the biggest gift our cast and crew and staff can give our community.”

“Matilda The Musical Jr.” will be presented in the Pequea Valley High School (PVHS) auditorium, 4033 E. Newport Road, Kinzers. Shows will be held on Thursday, April 15, at 7 p.m.; Friday, April 16, at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, April 17, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets, which will be discounted for students and seniors, may be purchased by emailing alicia_trescavage @pequeavalley.net. Actors will wear clear masks while performing.

“Matilda” tells the story of a little girl, played by Peyton Haley, who has extraordinary powers. Matilda escapes her difficult family situation when she is sent to school at Crunchem Hall by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood, played by Owen Fisher and Ruby Byler, respectively, where she meets the hostile and wicked headmistress Miss Trunchbull, played by Naomi Brumbach. With the help of her friends and her teacher, Miss Honey, played by Maddie Heverin, Matilda is determined to improve her life by taking a stand and creating her own destiny. The show features more than a dozen musical presentations, with Trescavage noting that “Revolting Children” and “When I Grow Up” are both showstoppers. Mindy Lapp serves as assistant director, and choreography is provided by Sierra Anastasi.

In the title role, Haley is excited about the opportunity to take part in a musical. She sees her character as unloved, noting that the self-centered parents prefer Matilda’s brother, Michael, played by Nolan Stoltzfus. “Matilda is super smart and loves to read,” said Haley. “When she meets Miss Honey, (the teacher recognizes) how advanced Matilda is.”

As the kindhearted Miss Honey, Heverin noted that her character will undergo a transformation. “In front of the classroom she is strong, but with Trenchbull, she is scared,” noted Heverin, who is working with Trescavage on portraying those emotions through posture.

Trescavage noted that the show is fun and has a happy ending as Matilda comes under the care of Miss Honey. “(Matilda’s) parents are the comic relief,” said Trescavage. “They are bigger than life, self-absorbed, and very tacky.”

Members of the cast of the Pequea Valley Intermediate School production of “Matilda The Musical Jr.” include (from left) Maddie Heverin, Owen Fisher, Peyton Haley, Ruby Byler, and Naomi Brumbach. Four live shows will be held in April.

Meeting Scheduled

The Historical Society of Salisbury Township will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 15, at 7 p.m. for members and their families only at the Salisbury Township Park, 777 White Horse Roa, Gap. Refreshments will be served.

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) will present “Zammesei: Bringing the Lancaster Community Together Through the Arts,” an exhibition featuring recent works by the college’s Center for Creative Exploration students and members of the Garden Spot Village community, curated by Aidan Thackray, Class of 2022. The exhibition is available for public viewing at https://pcad.edu/exhibits _beyond/.

All featured artworks were created by students and faculty of the Center for Creative Exploration at PCA&D. In early 2021, residents of the Garden Spot Village community were invited to participate in a series of online workshops focusing on watercolor, collage, Notan design, poetry, and automatic drawing. Across a variety of media, this exhibit unites the residents of Garden Spot Village and the PCA&D community in creativity during a time of uncertainty and isolation. “Zammesei” is a celebration of art’s intrinsic ability to bring people together.

Artists include Hannah Bost, Lindsey Cammauf, Matt Chapman, Erin Dorney, Donna Felton, Noelle Fortna, Eva Gallagher, Bertha Hawk, Evelyn Hershey, Le Hinton, Angie Hohenadel, Doreen Jacoby, Michael Kelchner, Lia Lindemuth, Nichole Madonna, Connie McKane, Donna Milton, Joann Monk, and Barbara Strasko.

Originally from Slatington, Thackray works as a life enrichment aide at a local senior living facility on the weekends while pursuing her college education. She is also an active member of CORE Gallery, the student-run exhibition space, and engages in special projects for the Main Gallery at PCA&D. As curator of “Zammesei: Bringing the Lancaster Community Together Through the Arts,” Thackray merged her love for education, the community, and gallery work.

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