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Words Players Theatre opens My Father’s Dragon
Mon, Mar 4th, 2013
Posted in Rochester Arts & Culture
Posted in Rochester Arts & Culture
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My Father’s Dragon is a 1948 Newberry Honor Book by Ruth Stiles Gannett. It’s been a favorite of young readers for that long, and no wonder: It tells the adventures of Elmer, a boy who sets out on an adventure to rescue a baby dragon. There is a spooneristic mouse, an adventuresome alley cat, gum-chewing tigers, a Wild Island, and more.
The Words Players show is a first ever Children’s Troupe production -- with cast members aged 6-10. For many this is their first stage debut. The cast has been working since the last week of January to learn lines and music -- and many other things about performing.
Colleen Henckel, a 15 year old from Rochester, was the driving force behind doing the show and is also its director, alongside Words Players Director Daved Driscoll. Involved with Words Players Theatre since she was 10, Colleen has fond memories of the younger troupe shows and of the youth working together to put on a show.
“We’ve seen an increase -- in classes and workshops -- in the number of younger children wanting to get involved in theatre so it seemed the right time to do a production that would give these younger actors opportunities on stage,” said Daved Driscoll. “Colleen pitched her idea for a Children’s Troupe show and specifically for My Father’s Dragon and it’s been a great experience. We have a cast of 24 very enthusiastic actors.”
As for many, My Father’s Dragon was a favorite story of Colleen’s when growing up. She could see it on stage and, also, with music. She asked her brother Ian, a Words Players alum and now a Technical Director at DreamWorks Animation in L.A., to write the music.
“I pulled most of the lyrics from the text of the book, rewording to fit the meter and rhyme,” said Ian. “I wanted the music to fit each animal’s character and mood, but especially wanted the melodies to be fun and catchy and something the kids would enjoy singing.”
Colleen and Ian adapted the show to the stage and the result -- an original production -- will be performed March 8 & 9 at Words Players Theatre.
Admission is free -- with donations accepted.
With colorful animals, music, a fantastical story, and a lot of action -- all packed into 60 minutes -- it’s a story to be enjoyed by the very littlest (possibly up to the very eldest?).
“I think it will be a great way for younger children in the audience to see what others their ages are doing on stage. We’re working hard to put something together that is entertaining and that looks like fun for others to do, also. Entertaining but not daunting,” said Driscoll.
DETAILS
Performances: 7pm March 8 & 9 @ Words Players Theatre, 14 4th Street SW Rochester. Free general admission -- at the door, donations accepted. Concessions available. One hour, no intermission.
The Words Players show is a first ever Children’s Troupe production -- with cast members aged 6-10. For many this is their first stage debut. The cast has been working since the last week of January to learn lines and music -- and many other things about performing.
Colleen Henckel, a 15 year old from Rochester, was the driving force behind doing the show and is also its director, alongside Words Players Director Daved Driscoll. Involved with Words Players Theatre since she was 10, Colleen has fond memories of the younger troupe shows and of the youth working together to put on a show.
“We’ve seen an increase -- in classes and workshops -- in the number of younger children wanting to get involved in theatre so it seemed the right time to do a production that would give these younger actors opportunities on stage,” said Daved Driscoll. “Colleen pitched her idea for a Children’s Troupe show and specifically for My Father’s Dragon and it’s been a great experience. We have a cast of 24 very enthusiastic actors.”
As for many, My Father’s Dragon was a favorite story of Colleen’s when growing up. She could see it on stage and, also, with music. She asked her brother Ian, a Words Players alum and now a Technical Director at DreamWorks Animation in L.A., to write the music.
“I pulled most of the lyrics from the text of the book, rewording to fit the meter and rhyme,” said Ian. “I wanted the music to fit each animal’s character and mood, but especially wanted the melodies to be fun and catchy and something the kids would enjoy singing.”
Colleen and Ian adapted the show to the stage and the result -- an original production -- will be performed March 8 & 9 at Words Players Theatre.
Admission is free -- with donations accepted.
With colorful animals, music, a fantastical story, and a lot of action -- all packed into 60 minutes -- it’s a story to be enjoyed by the very littlest (possibly up to the very eldest?).
“I think it will be a great way for younger children in the audience to see what others their ages are doing on stage. We’re working hard to put something together that is entertaining and that looks like fun for others to do, also. Entertaining but not daunting,” said Driscoll.
DETAILS
Performances: 7pm March 8 & 9 @ Words Players Theatre, 14 4th Street SW Rochester. Free general admission -- at the door, donations accepted. Concessions available. One hour, no intermission.
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