If you’re craving the energy of music and live theatre, then students at Ponoka Secondary Campus may have the fix thespian lovers are looking for.
Director Kevin Ferguson can’t wait to showcase the young talent that Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC) has to offer. Students are presenting their version of the Pirates of Penzance. “We have a lot of strong voices in this play,” Ferguson says.
He adds that PSC music teacher Cam Hinton has been of invaluable help. With Hinton, Ferguson says the play has been taken to a higher performance level. He has been integral in rehearsal and play development.
“With him at the helm, it’s been a really, really easy go,” stated Ferguson.
Not only is the singing strong, Ferguson says the young actors know how to get into character. He feels the Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society is grooming actors from a young age.
“It’s the bond that’s being built between the high school and Klaglahachie,” he said.
A number of actors who performed in Klaglahachie’s Sound of Music performance are also acting in this play.
As the high school does not have a stage to rehearse, the young actors have been coming together in a room to practice.
“We finally are moving it over to the (United) Church. So there’s a leap there,” said Ferguson.
He staged the play knowing the actors could put on Pirates at any location. The set is designed to be installed quickly and in almost any location. He has approximately 20 young actors who will perform a shortened version of the play, however many of the hits from Pirates of Penzance will be sung.
Play times are April 8, 10, 12, 15 and 16 all at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at PSC, at Hamiltons IGA or at the door.