FERGUS – Don’t miss the chance to see local youth talent in two funny and entertaining shows coming soon to the Fergus Grand Theatre.
On April 6 the Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club presents Cruisin’ at 2pm and 7pm.
This is followed by Scurvy Knaves on April 13, also at 2pm and 7pm.
“The kids are very excited to hit the stage,” stated Jackie Fraser, producer of Cruisin’.
“They have been working together since September, getting to know their roles, learning their lines, and getting into character.”
The Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club is made up of 44 local kids with a passion for acting.
They come together to learn, develop and enhance their unique artistic abilities through creative dramatic expression, becoming talented and confident young people.
The kids work with their director for half of the year learning and developing technique, and for the other half of the year practicing their play.
The club supports and encourages members in a positive and ‘play’-ful approach.
“Our two directors, Gerard Gouthro and Shari Roberts, have written two fun and witty plays suited to the kids in the club,” said Sandie Thompson, producer of Scurvy Knaves.
“They are incredible and creative, and they make weekly rehearsals a fun highlight of the week for the kids.”
This club is organized through a grassroots, parent-run co-operative. Parents contribute their own skills and talents and all hands are on deck to help with the final production week and performances.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and are available online at fergusgrandtheatre.ca or by calling 519-787-1981.
The purpose of the Centre Wellington Children’s Drama Club is to provide an opportunity for young people to enhance self-confidence, self-esteem, self-discipline, oral communication, and performance skills.
Along the way they develop social skills and the ability to work in a group, and they learn perseverance and commitment to a task.
Members foster an appreciation of the talents of others and, most importantly, have fun.
