Strathmore High School students prepare for big show

Andrea Roberts
Times Contributor

 

Strathmore High School (SHS) will be putting on a production called The Bride of Brackenloch from May 11-14. The show was written by Rick Abbot and is a three-act play.
The Bride of Brackenloch is a story set in the Scottish moors during the 1800’s. It revolves around Jabez Thorngell whose bride wanders into the Moors and goes missing. The characters suspect that the mysterious monster Bracky has eaten her.
However, 24 hours later Thorngell has already found a new bride, Daphne.
The new bride’s life is in danger as there is a curse surrounding Brackenloch Manor, causing any bride to die on her wedding day. Yet another mystery looms, for someone has stolen the thong that hung over the crossed swords known as Claymores which hang above the fireplace. Can they find the thief and save Throngell’s new bride?
SHS’s drama teacher, Paula Richardson says she picked this script because while it may be a little wordy it is very funny. She is proud of the Grade 11 and 12 drama students who are part of the production. Some of the roles have been double cast to allow the wide variety of students to have time on the stage. By the time of the performance they will have been practicing for 10 weeks.
Richardson also praises her stage manager Grade 12 student Gabi Lamoine,
“She is amazing. She keeps us all organized.”
The efforts of the drama students have been combined with those backstage, including volunteers from shop that helped to make the five-foot, long claymores that hang over the fireplace. Richardson has also hired some people to help build the set walls and will be getting some set pieces from theatre Calgary.
The show will start at seven and tickets will be $10 sold either at the door or in advance by calling the high school at 403-934-3135. The production will be held in the high school theatre.