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SIGONELLA, SICILY
January 11, 2013
Vol. 30. No. 1
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Children from Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella performed Missoula Children’s Theatre’s (MCT) “Robin Hood” on January 5, 2013. (Photo by Ed Lucio)
NASSIG children perform “Robin Hood” BY MC3 CAMERON BRAMHAM NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
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n just four days, the children of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, led by Chelle Robinson and Dory Lerew of Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), put on a production of the classic story of “Robin Hood.” Auditions were held on Monday, December 31, 2012. As soon as characters were cast, the children began learning their lines, songs and choreography in hours-long sessions throughout the week. Theatre serves as a morale-builder, especially on U.S. military bases. Over the past two decades MCT, based out of Missoula, Montana, has conducted an annual international tour visiting Army and Navy bases and those populated by NATO Forces. The non-profit organization is the largest touring children’s theatre in the United States. “MCT helps kids develop life skills through their participation in the performing arts,” said Robinson. “It’s a
great program for kids, especially military kids. It’s a way to meet new people.” On Saturday, January 5, the NAS Sigonella children performed “Robin Hood.” They received a standing ovation at the close of the show, a reward for all of the hard work from everyone involved. The performance helped boost the confidence of the children who performed and brought the Sigonella community together. “[My kids] were so excited about this, and it was great to see them come out of their shell a little bit on stage,” said parent Michael Boyle, whose three kids performed in the play. “[Sigonella] is a small community, a close community. I enjoyed seeing the people in the community who didn’t even have children in the play come out and show their support.”
The cast of “Robin Hood” performed to a standing ovation on January 5, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cameron Bramham)
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