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It's A Wonderful Life Children's Ensemble Article
By: Kirk Compton
Few experiences in life can bring a smile to the face of many more
than hearing and seeing children singing. Though not always in the
correct key or in perfect harmony, the simple joy of little faces
pouring their selves into the task at hand is enough to make even a
cold heart unthaw.
Making the masses smile is just one of the many things that the
Children's Ensemble is setting out to accomplish in Halifax County
Little Theatre's upcoming production of James Rodgers theatrical
adaptation of, It's A Wonderful Life.
The tale of George Bailey, discovering just how wonderful life really
is, has been a seasonal classic for generations. The cast and crew of
the show are thrilled to bringing this beloved story to life in the
Chastain Theatre at The Prizery.
The group of young ladies, ranging in age from seven to twelve,
couldn't be more excited about performing for the community. Elisabeth
Brogden, whose acting credits include HCLT productions The Lion, The
Witch, and The Wardrobe and Children of Eden, wanted to be in the show
because it's one of the best Christmas stories around.
I auditioned because I love to sing, and because it' one of the best
Christmas stories, she says. Her younger sister, Sarah Brogden, says
that she enjoys being in the show for all of the fun that she is able
to have. I like being in the show because it's fun, Sarah says.
Mikaela Cook agrees that meeting new friends among those in the cast
is thus far the best part of being in the production. Cook says, I
like to act a lot, but meeting new people is the most fun part.
Young Emily Hansen too agrees. I've been in Charlotte's Web, The
Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and Children of Eden, but being with
my friends is the best, she says.
I like dressing up in costume. I like costumes, says Alexis Reaves.
However, the most popular response of what is most enjoyed is by far
singing. Anna Clowd is among those who enjoy singing the songs. ìI
like singing the songs, she says.
Olivia and Sara Noblin, the other sister duo in the group, both like
to sing as well. Sara, in addition to liking the Christmas holidays,
says, ìI like singing a lot. Olivia on the other hand, loves the
Frank Capra movie version of the story and has never been in a theatre
show of this caliber before.
I auditioned because I had never done anything like this before, but
wanted to do it, she says.
Micaela Berry, also making her Chastain Theatre debut, says that her
parents are her inspiration.ìBasically my mom and dad have been in
lots of shows, and I wanted to be in shows too, Berry says.
My mom found out about the auditions and wanted me to be in the
show, says Sierra Nunn. Nunn, who likes the movie a lot too, showed
up to the auditions and was given a part in the Children's Ensemble.
The show is a classic one says Tori Plitt, who was also in Children of
Eden. It's A Wonderful Life is an old classic show, and its a good
Christmas movie, says Plitt.
Tatianna Roberson believes that everyone should attend a showing of the
production. People should come to see how good the actors are and to
enjoy the play she says.
The play, directed by Melissa Peacock, opens the HCLT season on
November 16 and runs through December 1. 8:00 pm evening performances
are November 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and December 1. 3:00 pm afternoon
shows are November 18 and 25.
Tickets can be purchased at The Prizery box office in person, via
telephone by calling 572 ñ 8339 Monday ñ Thursday evenings from 5:00 ñ
7:00 pm, or on-line at HYPERLINK "http://www.hclt.org"
If you wish to purchase a season ticket, buying into all four of the
shows in HCLT's 2007 ñ 2008 repertoire, brochures detailing the
productions that HCLT is performing as well as cost information are
available at the Halifax Library, South Boston Library, and The
Prizery.