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By Laura Bacon, NT Staff Writer
Auditions for the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre will be held on Monday, July 16, at 1 p.m. at the Atlantic High School, for area kids who’d like to participate in the children’s theatre production.
The Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, a sort of theatre in a truck program, is coming back to Atlantic, offering kids a chance to learn about theater and participate in a play through a special weeklong workshop.
This year’s production will be “Peter Pan,” and auditions are open to kids who have finished first grade through eighth grade. Up to area 70 students will be able to participate, though local organizer, Sheryl Iekel said the play could be produced with fewer students.
Last year Prairie Fire put on “Robin Hood,” with about 35 Atlantic area children participating.
Two Prairie Fire professionals from Minnesota are bringing the workshop to Atlantic, offering the complete package - costumers, scenery - and all the training the children will need to put on the play.
Joshua Meyer is from New York, and recently performed in two productions at the New York City Stage. Originally from Davenport, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre from Millikin University in Decatur, Ill. He is a Prairie Fire veteran, having toured numerous shows over the last couple of years. He will be performing the role of Captain Hook.
Rachel Bonacquisty is from Decatur, Ill., where she is working on her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre from Millikin University. She is originally from Rockford, Ill., and has recently performed in a number of shows, including a production of Hercules. She will be performing the role of Mrs. Darling and Tiger Lil.
After Monday’s auditions, those participating will practice from 1-5 p.m. each day of the rest of the week at AHS, and two performances are planned for the weekend.
The first will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 20 and the second at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21. The performances are open to the public. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for students and preschoolers and younger are free.
Iekel said there was no charge to participate in the play, and kids will get a chance to learn all about theater.
The program brings costumes, scripts, vocal and theatrical training, and area children participate in a full week of committed rehearsals, teaching song and dance in an atmosphere of fun learning, planners said.
Iekel said it cost $2,200 to bring the team to Atlantic, plus lodging. She said donations from area organizations helped to pay for the program, and while there had been “reserves a couple years ago,” she noted those reserves, which were supplemented by ticket sales, had been whittled down through time.
Additional donations to help cover the expenses of the program are appreciated, and questions about the program or donations can be directed to Iekel at 243-3075.
COMMENTS ON THESE STORIES ARE WELCOME, BUT FULL NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE POSTING FOR VERIFICATION, BEFORE THEY WILL BE RUN. PHONE NUMBERS WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED. THANK YOU.
The Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, a sort of theatre in a truck program, is coming back to Atlantic, offering kids a chance to learn about theater and participate in a play through a special weeklong workshop.
This year’s production will be “Peter Pan,” and auditions are open to kids who have finished first grade through eighth grade. Up to area 70 students will be able to participate, though local organizer, Sheryl Iekel said the play could be produced with fewer students.
Last year Prairie Fire put on “Robin Hood,” with about 35 Atlantic area children participating.
Two Prairie Fire professionals from Minnesota are bringing the workshop to Atlantic, offering the complete package - costumers, scenery - and all the training the children will need to put on the play.
Joshua Meyer is from New York, and recently performed in two productions at the New York City Stage. Originally from Davenport, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre from Millikin University in Decatur, Ill. He is a Prairie Fire veteran, having toured numerous shows over the last couple of years. He will be performing the role of Captain Hook.
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After Monday’s auditions, those participating will practice from 1-5 p.m. each day of the rest of the week at AHS, and two performances are planned for the weekend.
The first will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 20 and the second at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21. The performances are open to the public. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for students and preschoolers and younger are free.
Iekel said there was no charge to participate in the play, and kids will get a chance to learn all about theater.
The program brings costumes, scripts, vocal and theatrical training, and area children participate in a full week of committed rehearsals, teaching song and dance in an atmosphere of fun learning, planners said.
Iekel said it cost $2,200 to bring the team to Atlantic, plus lodging. She said donations from area organizations helped to pay for the program, and while there had been “reserves a couple years ago,” she noted those reserves, which were supplemented by ticket sales, had been whittled down through time.
Additional donations to help cover the expenses of the program are appreciated, and questions about the program or donations can be directed to Iekel at 243-3075.
COMMENTS ON THESE STORIES ARE WELCOME, BUT FULL NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE POSTING FOR VERIFICATION, BEFORE THEY WILL BE RUN. PHONE NUMBERS WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED. THANK YOU.
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