Strathmore Theatre Players Guild presents variety show

Times Contributor

 

The Strathmore Theatre players hosted a showcase of talent on Friday and Saturday night at the Theatre in the Strathmore High School to raise awareness of the group and different avenues available in the town for those interested in the Arts.

The organization is completely volunteer driven and there are a variety of opportunities for people to get involved. Each production requires a number of people in a variety of roles so whatever your interests, they can always use and grow your talents.

A few of the highlights from the evening included a quirky play about courtship, marriage and reconciliation called ‘Canker Sores and Other Distractions’; an anthology of plays by American Playwright Christopher Durang, whose vibrant characters included Prunella, played by Laura Bakken, waitress Midge played well by Doug Keeling and Martin played by Mike Ell. One of the guild members, Michael Newton, who MC’d the event went on to say that the three actors were similar to “a combination of Richard Dreyfuss, Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman.”

Following this short play the Strathmore Children’s Choir (SCC) performed two pieces called ‘The Jones Boys’ and ‘Sound The Trumpet’ led by their Choral Director Loralee Laycock. Laycock directs three separate choirs in Strathmore, Bravo (Kindergarten – Grade 1), Encore (Grade 2 – 6) and Finale (Grade 7 and up). SCC’s mandate is to give all children the opportunity to experience the joy that music can bring in a fun, safe, friendly learning environment.  Music touches the hearts of those who hear it in a unique way, and their hope is that the music our children learn through singing in a choir will remain in their hearts forever. Laycock also performed with her two daughters, RaeAnne (10) and Shelby (8) in an acappella rendition of ‘Blue Moon’. For more information on becoming a part of Strathmore children’s Choir contact can be made through www.strathmorechildrenschoir.com

Guild Members Angela Reeves and Doug Keeling prepared a beautiful duet of the song “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off”. Their chemistry on the stage through acting was also very evident in their ability to perform in this other genre.

Tanya Wolff (Co-Chair of the Guild) gave a dramatic choral performance of ‘Into The Woods’, complete with costuming. She was certainly comfortable in her performances as she appeared in a few numbers of both singing and acting.

The Guild is always open to receiving new members to come out and have fun in the Arts. For more information about Strathmore’s Theatre Guild and how you can get involved in a variety of levels please contact them through their website infoplayers@strathmore.ca