Saturday, May 12, 2012

SDA Provincial Festival: Day 3

Just as quickly as it sneaked up, the 2012 SDA Provincial Festival has drawn to a close. The last two plays could not have been more different, which was a nice way to close out the festival.

ROBBING HOOD by Tim Kelly - Presented by Rossignol High School - The cast of this show could not have had more energy if they tried. Sometimes that energy made it difficult to understand what they were saying, but it was so infectious that the audience stayed with them right up to the end. For a first time director, it was a very strong showing and I hope they continue to develop the drama program in Ile a la Crosse so that they can come back even stronger in the future.

POWER PLAY by Lindsay Price - Presented by Porcupine Plain Comprehensive School - This play about teen violence is a tricky one to pull off. The five actors in this show were very committed to the material they were given and gave it 120% from lights up to lights down. I appreciated the use of tableaux throughout the production and the sound design was also very well done. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew for tackling the raw subject matter with maturity.

The awards ceremony is at 6pm and I'm sure there are several hundred students on the edge of their seats waiting to find out the winner. Drum roll please...

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