north east regional extra | July 26 - August 1, 2023
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July 26 - August 1, 2023
Taking a lead role with the ladies
◆ COMMON GROUND: Gracie York is taking on the lead role of Lisa Miles in Ladies in Black next month at WPACC. PHOTO: Robyn York
By BELINDA HARRISON
TAKING on the lead role as Lisa Miles in the Wangaratta Players’ August performances of Ladies in Black was quite comfortable for Gracie York. The 18 year old Wangaratta High School student learnt about the role through leaders at the Wangaratta Players Youth Group ‘Youthies’ and was encouraged to audition. “Bec and Lexi encouraged all of us to audition for Ladies in Black to
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learn about the process that actors go through when they go for roles,” Gracie said. “I have seen the film version of Ladies in Black many times, and have always loved the story and the characters. “I thought that an opportunity to perform in a stage version would be brilliant as I can relate to Lisa on many levels as we are both studious and shy, and have
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big dreams for the future.” Gracie is currently completing year 12 and hopes to study musical theatre at university next year. “Unfortunately at school there is no drama class available for senior students, so I was grateful for the opportunity to join Youthies mid-last year,” she said. “With the experience I gained through performing with them, I felt confident to put myself forward for a
“It’s an amazing experience working with everyone and I’m very grateful for the opportunity; they have taken me under their wing and made me feel very welcome,” she said. “I appreciate their willingness to share their knowledge and experience with me and I have learnt so much in a short space of time.”
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role like Lisa in Ladies in Black.” Gracie’s mother, Robyn, is also part of the cast of Ladies in Black and said that it’s a great stepping stone towards the future Gracie hopes to pursue in musical theatre. “She’s incredibly lucky to be working with such a knowledgeable cast and crew who have a wealth of experience and expertise and have shared that with her,” she said. Gracie reiterated the sentiments.
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