Students perform The Paper Bag Princess
Amy Gregson – Times Reporter
The story The Paper Bag Princess was brought to life at Wheatland Elementary School March 11.
Students from grades two to six were involved in different aspects of the play in the school’s musicial adaptation.
“We are very proud of the students for the efforts they’ve put in,” said Gillian Zandee, one of the many teachers involved.
The Paper Bag Princess is a story written by Robert Munsch. It begins when Princess Elizabeth is set to marry Prince Ronald, but her castle is burned to the ground by a dragon, and all she has left is to wear a paper bag.
The dragon also takes away Ronald, Elizabeth tries to outsmart the dragon and get Ronald back.
Staff and students have been working on the production since before Christmas, but the idea has been there since last year’s pirate production.
“We had a Reader’s Theatre Script so it was a good starting spot to go with and it’s a favorite of everyone’s,” said Michelle Rushford, teacher.
However, the Reader’s Theatre Script was quite short so they decided to adapt songs and include them in the play.
Songs included “You Give Love a Bad Name”, “We are the Champions” and “Dragon’s Ring of Fire”.
“We wanted the music to be really fun and songs they’ve heard before, and we know the parents will recognize all these songs,” said Zandee.
Two staff members of Wheatland School played the piano and guitar and were accompanied on the bass and drums by teachers from other schools.
The parent council organized tea and desserts before the play, which were served by students in grades two to four who were dressed up as princesses and princes.