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Spring 2010 Review
Pure Imagination
Morden Dance Studio Performance
Featuring Ballet, Contemporary, Dance Xploration, Hip Hop, Jazz, Street Dance, and more
Morden Rec Centre
Saturday, May 29, 3 PM
Saturday, May 29, 7 PM
The Worst Highschool Play in the World
A comedy by William Gleason
This play begins in the year 1243 A.D. and all is not well in the land of Saxonia. Darkness and discontent hang thick in the air like sausages in a smokehouse. The reasonably handsome King Isadore is off to the Crusades to smite the heathens and purchase porcelain. In his place, his smarmy brother, Prince Viscera, brings sorrow and fear to every hearth and leaves them sitting on the front porch like two quarts of spoiled milk. There is also joy in Saxonia for Isadore has not only left town by he has also left a son. The boy's name in Ivanha and this is his story. It is a story of love and revenge. More than that, it is the worst plot you've ever seen on stage! Return with us to those thrilling days of yesteryear when men were men and women were women... and squirrels were squirrels! Come prepared to laugh, to cry, to cheer, and well hopefully not gag during this "Worst Highschool Play in the World."
Morden Alliance Church
Thursday, May 13, 7 PM
Friday, May 14, 1 PM - school performance
Cast Included:
- Ivanha - Tristan Klassen
- Rico - Chloe Friesen
- Belinda - Ravyn Wiebe
- Nina - Jacinta Sanders
- Corsicana - Laura Doerksen
- Viscera - Mikaela Friesen
- Medulla - Madeline Dyck
- Shecky - Olivia Zacharias
- Astrid - Brianna Klassen
- Friar Fred - Nikki Klaassen
- Lady Lenore - Kara Warburton
- Gwen - Marissa Hildebrand
- Mama - Lexi Blatz
- Chester - Renee Friesen
- Trudy - Kate Sawatsky
- Director - Liam Klassen
- Soundperson - Evelyn Domitruk
- Felippe/Knight - Zachary Hildebrand
- Pageboy/Rashad - Thomas Cram
- Attendant - Renee Friesen
- Stagehand - Jayden Stevenson
Crew Included:
- Producer/Director - Richard J. Klassen
- Assistant Director - Ruth Barker
- Stage Manager - Chana Wielinga
- Costumes - Ruth Barker, Vanessa Klassen
Performance by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing
The Magician's Nephew
A Dramatization by Aurand Harris
Adapted from the story by C.S. Lewis
Digory and his friend Polly, using magic rings created by Digory's uncle, set forth on a series of magical adventures through mythical kingdoms and enchanted lands. Seeking an apple for the boy's mother, the children awaken Queen Jadis from her enchanted sleep, unintentionally bringing her evil power into Narnia. This highly theatrical dramatization by America's most-produced writer for young audiences is an enchanting adventure for youth of all ages.
Presented by the Morden Children's Xplor Drama (Grades 2 - 4)
Thursday, April 22, 7 PM
Location: Morden Alliance Church
Cast Includes:
- Uncle Andrew - William LaBonte
- Aunt Letty - Abigail Rob
- Digory - Jeremy Malenchak
- Polly - Kiera Peters
- Queen Jadis - Molly Wheeler
- Aslan - Abigail Rob
- Bird - Danielle Chapman
- Monkey - Dane Chapman
- Rabbit - Hailey Martin
- Bear - Alexis Martin
Crew Included:
- Producer/Director - Richard J. Klassen
- Assistant Director - Ruth Barker
- Costumes - Ruth Barker, Vanessa Klassen
- Props Assistance - Casey LaBonte
Performance by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing
The Clumsy Custard Horror Show
A Comedy/Farce by William Gleason
The audience gets into the act throughout this hilarious comedy. King Dumb is ready for his daughter to select a husband and all the knights of the realm are anxious to claim her hand. But the sweet Princess Prince has fallen for a gentle yet courageous lad she assumes to be a pauper. Not so! Little does she know that this scruffy stranger is Swash-buck Valpariso, bearer of the magic sword and master of fast feet. This play, complete with a Worfle and a Custard, will leave you breathless with anticipation, reckless with abandon and proud to be a Zobian.
Presented by the Manitou Junior Xplor Drama (Grades 2 - 5)
Thursday, April 15, 1 PM
Saturday, April 17, 7 PM
Manitou Opera House
Cast Includes:
- Director - Kelsey Goertzen
- Ushers - Jaclyn Matchullis, Sidney Riddell
- Arnis Boheme - Nathan Hoeppner
- Custard - Marius Klassen
- Alphasia - Kaitlyn Reynolds
- Princess Prince - Hailey Hunter
- Polly - April Talbot
- Ester - Phoebe Riddell
- Swashbuck - Liam Klassen
- Worfle - Xander Klassen
- Sir Prize - Sofia Hamm
- Sir Vival - Marius Klassen
- Sir Cumference - Quinne Riddell
- Malforce - Sam Plante
- King Dumb - Nicholas Hoeppner
- Head - Sofia Hamm
- Dacron - Quinne Riddell
Crew Includes:
- Student Director - Kelsey Goertzen
- Student Producer - Sidney Riddell
- Student Stage Manager - Jaclyn Matchullis
- Student Technical Director - Tristan Klassen
- Student Stage Assistant - Rachel Riddell
- Instructor/Director - Richard J. Klassen
- Assistant Director - Ruth Barker
Performance by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing
Manitou Dance Recital
Featuring local dance classes from Manitou & La Riviere:
- La Riviere Child Hip Hop
- Manitou Dance Exploration
- La Riviere Pre-Teen / Teen Hip Hop
- Manitou Child Ballet
- Manitou Pre-Teen Jazz
Jazz
Hip Hop (Child & Youth)
Saturday, April 17, 7 PM
Manitou Opera House
In conjunction with the performance of "The Clumsy Custard"
Carman Dance Recital
Featuring local dance classes from Carman & area:
- Creative Movement - Ages 3-6
- Child Jazz - Ages 7-9
- Pre-Teen Jazz - Ages 10-12
- Teen Jazz - Ages 13+
With La Riviere Child Hip Hop and Manitou Pre-Teen Jazz as guest performers.
Thursday, April 15, 7 PM
Carman Collegiate
