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May 26 Newsletter: Snippet of The St. Albert Children's Theatre
May, 2016
How can you tell if a young adult has gone through the St. Albert Children’s Theatre? When they talk to you, they look you in the eyes. More than likely, this confidence came about under the inspirational tutelage of both Artistic Director Janice Flower and Choreographer Jackie Pooke. You may think this program is about a group of kids all learning how to sing and dance as one unit, but it’s also about everyone coming away with something more: lifelong friendships and that all-important knowledge of how to take life head-on.
“St. Albert Children’s Theatre” Photo Courtesy of T8N Publishing
The St. Albert Children’s Theatre (SACT) puts on two shows per year. There’s a winter show that’s like a Broadway musical (without the neon lights) featuring productions such as A Christmas Story and Big. It has a short rehearsal time of only nine weeks, which breaks down to about twenty hours of rehearsals per week. As Artistic Director, Janice Flower explains, “They know the commitment they’re making, and it’s awesome. We get kids who are totally invested in this program.” Then there’s a spring show that runs at the International Children’s Festival. Its rehearsal time runs about four months. The commitment is still there, but the amount of time spent each week on rehearsals is less intense. Younger kids are encouraged to try the spring production first to see how they like performing and all that goes with it.
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