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16 annual HRH Dessert Theatre arouses range of emotions
by Cassie Kushniruk
From sympathy and heartbreak to laughter and
horror, Holy Redeemer High School drama
students stimulated a wide range of emotions
th
during the 16 annual Dessert Theatre on April 12
and 13.
Each year, junior and senior high students in the
HRH drama program present their one-act plays to
an Edson audience in preparation for the Zone
Drama Festival, which typically follows in the next
few weeks.
HRH students continue to impress the audience
each year with their outstanding talents, and this
year's fervent display of plays was no different.
During the first evening of April 12, senior high
students performed You Love Me, Don't You?,
which followed the story of Peta-Ann (Ava
Simmons) as she introduced her boyfriend, Leon,
to her parents. However, things quickly turn sour as
Leon begins developing plans to murder Peta-Ann's
family.
Thomas Pennings, who portrayed the character of
Leon, successfully delivered the challenging role as
he was able to display both love towards Peta-Ann
and insanity when left with her family. Comedic The Holy Redeemer Dessert Theatre featured three one-act plays over the two night event. One of plays
elements provided by Peta-Ann's family (Rena entitled Hello Darkness My Old Friend was about a divorced couple struggling to come to terms with the
Fakreddine, Tyler Ferguson, and Morgan Steffler) death of their child. Here, Jo (Jayna Fedorak) hugs her father, Phil (Austin Frazer), one last time. photo
lightened up the play and prepared the audience for submitted
the horror to come. You Love Me, Don't You?, she worked with her nerdy classmate played by Ethan Toner who later
On April 13, audience members followed the actors to deliver a stellar performance. Grade 12 revealed to Sophia that he was the one who sent the
journey of a divorced couple attempting to deal student Alaina Furegati also chose a challenging text.
with the death of their daughter during the debut of and dramatic play of Hello Darkness My Old During intermission, audience members had the
Hello Darkness My Old Friend. Friend, but was able to pull it off through option to purchase an enormous piece of cake from
Grade 12 student Austin Frazer pulled off the role impressive directing which helped her actors shine. a vast selection for the low price of $2, all of which
of the broken-hearted father, who appears mentally Following each of the seniors' plays on April 12 were donated by school parents and volunteers.
unstable as he has conversations with his deceased and 13, junior high students also debuted their play, Audience members also had the opportunity to
daughter. A strong and dramatic performance was This is a Text, which followed high school student view the school's art show in the foyer during this
also delivered by grade 12 student Jaden Gauchier, Sophia as she had to write an important test but was time, which featured mixed media, paintings,
who played Frazer's ex-wife, as she fought with her faced with various distractions, including collages, charcoal drawings, and more, all created
ex-husband and attempted to convince him to get classmates, imaginary scenarios, and an by HRH art students.
help. anonymous text asking her out on a date. On April 13 following the last play of the Dessert
The play certainly pulled at the heart strings of Grade 9 student Katie Blue portrayed Sophia, Theatre, HRH Drama Teacher Peter Taylor
audience members, who remained completely quiet delivering an animated performance and an announced that next year's main stage production BILL MITCHELL
as they sympathized with the father's pain and later emotional display as it was revealed near the end of for HRH will be Chicago: High School Edition. NORTH NEW TRUCK SALES
gave a heartfelt standing ovation. the play that her character was experiencing a form HRH drama students are now preparing for their
Each year, senior high students are presented of mental illness. Cassie Pilon, who played the Test upcoming Zone Drama Festival, which will be
with the opportunity to choose and direct their own Voice, stole the show as she transformed into a taking place in a few weeks' time. From April 25 to Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
one-act plays, which shows just how talented HRH clown throughout the play by adding a bizarre item 27, senior high students will compete in Westlock, 24210 114 Avenue
students are. Although Kiley Bischke chose to of clothing during each passing scene. Another while junior high students will head to Barrhead on
direct such a dark play for her directorial debut in audience favorite was the character of Germy, the May 2 and 3 to compete. Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
Website:
Letter to the Editor: www.wsnorth.com
Where are the Daniels today? Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
Phone: 780-453,3452
Fax: 780-447-5317
Dear Sir, Rome for Christians, but the dusty archives of United orange capital city, after refusing to denounce the
In ancient Rome the Emperor found it useful to feed Conservative candidates' lives for stray comments, Rebel Media for its lawn signs, and Nicole Williams
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Christians to hungry lions. The prevailing thought of private conversations, statements of faith and belief, (Edmonton-West Henday) came within a whisker of Summers Drilling
the time was that He could rid the State of flourishing unguarded photo ops and youthful activities. They becoming Edmonton's second UCP winner despite
and potentially dangerous foes holding opposing searched for fodder for an anger machine intended to her widely publicized encounter with the wolves of
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political views, and at the same time divert the minds divert the minds of Alberta voters from their Odin. Two more Calgary UCP candidates resigned Water Well Drilling
of the common people from their oppressed condition oppressed condition and empty cupboards. “to avoid becoming a distraction in this campaign”.
and empty cupboards by kindling a lust for blood Coincidentally, most of their intended victims were Their ridings? Matt Jones easily defeated a field of
sport, and satisfying that lust with the blood of the Christians. four other candidates including a sitting MLA in A proud Alberta business, since 1917, A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
martyrs in the public Forum. Where are these UCP candidates now in our Calgary-South East, and Calgary-Mountain View's
In even more ancient Babylon, King Darius did the democratic society where voters are 'King'? How did Jeremy Wong finished second to NDP powerhouse Summers Drilling specializes in water well Summers Drilling specializes in water well
same. When Daniel refused to worship him, even they fare in last week's electoral lion dens into which Kathleen Ganley, former Minister of Justice and drilling and water well repairs. drilling and water well repairs.
though he liked Daniel and acknowledged his the NDP and their assorted 'progressive' allies in Solicitor General – and far ahead of Liberal leader
contribution to his kingdom (“Daniel so political correctness and anti-Christian sentiment David Khan.
distinguished himself … by his exceptional qualities tossed them? Did the intended victims' own All in all, not too badly for a collection of brave
… [his enemies] could find no corruption in him, constituents condemn them to death, or save them Daniels who, alongside Premier-elect Jason Kenney
because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor from the lions' jaws? stood firm against the full fury of the NDP's hungry
negligent”), Darius was forced by the 'elites' of his The NDP lions growled and howled and gnashed pride!
day to toss Daniel to the lions. Realizing his error he their teeth the loudest against Mark Smith who Where are the Daniels now? It seems most of
fasted all night, and in the morning asked, “Daniel, refused to bow to their demands to resign. Mark's them have gone to the Legislature and now face the
servant of the living God, has your God … been able constituents in Drayton Valley-Devon returned him to challenge of what to do in an arena empty of all but
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
to rescue you from the lions? Daniel answered, 'Oh office with a stronger mandate (unofficial support: electoral debris and with the hungry lions back in 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
Stony Plain, AB
king …my God ... shut the mouths of the lions. They 70.7%) than outgoing Premier Notley, the Lion their cages. Stony Plain, AB www
have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his Queen herself! [Edmonton-Strathcona unofficial Most of all, they must find a way to lift the
sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, O support: 70.6%] Some of their other intended oppression and fill the cupboards of all Albertans of
king.'” [all bible quotes from the NIV] victims? Martin Long, West Yellowhead (68%), every political stripe and hue. May God give them
Funny how some things don't seem to change! Shane Getson, Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland (66%), Jason the strength and courage and wisdom to do it, as He
Our Alberta election saw a deaf, dying and Nixon, Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre did with Daniel of old!
desperate NDP political regime use the same tactics (82%).
in a frantic bid to cling to power. Their troops Kaycee Madu (Edmonton-South West) snatched Sincerely, Clyde Corser
scoured – not the streets, attics and catacombs of victory from the jaws of defeat in our otherwise solid
PAGE 12 MONDAY APRIL 22, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY APRIL 22, 2019 PAGE 11
th
16 annual HRH Dessert Theatre arouses range of emotions
by Cassie Kushniruk
From sympathy and heartbreak to laughter and
horror, Holy Redeemer High School drama
students stimulated a wide range of emotions
th
during the 16 annual Dessert Theatre on April 12
and 13.
Each year, junior and senior high students in the
HRH drama program present their one-act plays to
an Edson audience in preparation for the Zone
Drama Festival, which typically follows in the next
few weeks.
HRH students continue to impress the audience
each year with their outstanding talents, and this
year's fervent display of plays was no different.
During the first evening of April 12, senior high
students performed You Love Me, Don't You?,
which followed the story of Peta-Ann (Ava
Simmons) as she introduced her boyfriend, Leon,
to her parents. However, things quickly turn sour as
Leon begins developing plans to murder Peta-Ann's
family.
Thomas Pennings, who portrayed the character of
Leon, successfully delivered the challenging role as
he was able to display both love towards Peta-Ann
and insanity when left with her family. Comedic The Holy Redeemer Dessert Theatre featured three one-act plays over the two night event. One of plays
elements provided by Peta-Ann's family (Rena entitled Hello Darkness My Old Friend was about a divorced couple struggling to come to terms with the
Fakreddine, Tyler Ferguson, and Morgan Steffler) death of their child. Here, Jo (Jayna Fedorak) hugs her father, Phil (Austin Frazer), one last time. photo
lightened up the play and prepared the audience for submitted
the horror to come. You Love Me, Don't You?, she worked with her nerdy classmate played by Ethan Toner who later
On April 13, audience members followed the actors to deliver a stellar performance. Grade 12 revealed to Sophia that he was the one who sent the
journey of a divorced couple attempting to deal student Alaina Furegati also chose a challenging text.
with the death of their daughter during the debut of and dramatic play of Hello Darkness My Old During intermission, audience members had the
Hello Darkness My Old Friend. Friend, but was able to pull it off through option to purchase an enormous piece of cake from
Grade 12 student Austin Frazer pulled off the role impressive directing which helped her actors shine. a vast selection for the low price of $2, all of which
of the broken-hearted father, who appears mentally Following each of the seniors' plays on April 12 were donated by school parents and volunteers.
unstable as he has conversations with his deceased and 13, junior high students also debuted their play, Audience members also had the opportunity to
daughter. A strong and dramatic performance was This is a Text, which followed high school student view the school's art show in the foyer during this
also delivered by grade 12 student Jaden Gauchier, Sophia as she had to write an important test but was time, which featured mixed media, paintings,
who played Frazer's ex-wife, as she fought with her faced with various distractions, including collages, charcoal drawings, and more, all created
ex-husband and attempted to convince him to get classmates, imaginary scenarios, and an by HRH art students.
help. anonymous text asking her out on a date. On April 13 following the last play of the Dessert
The play certainly pulled at the heart strings of Grade 9 student Katie Blue portrayed Sophia, Theatre, HRH Drama Teacher Peter Taylor
audience members, who remained completely quiet delivering an animated performance and an announced that next year's main stage production BILL MITCHELL
as they sympathized with the father's pain and later emotional display as it was revealed near the end of for HRH will be Chicago: High School Edition. NORTH NEW TRUCK SALES
gave a heartfelt standing ovation. the play that her character was experiencing a form HRH drama students are now preparing for their
Each year, senior high students are presented of mental illness. Cassie Pilon, who played the Test upcoming Zone Drama Festival, which will be
with the opportunity to choose and direct their own Voice, stole the show as she transformed into a taking place in a few weeks' time. From April 25 to Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
one-act plays, which shows just how talented HRH clown throughout the play by adding a bizarre item 27, senior high students will compete in Westlock, 24210 114 Avenue
students are. Although Kiley Bischke chose to of clothing during each passing scene. Another while junior high students will head to Barrhead on
direct such a dark play for her directorial debut in audience favorite was the character of Germy, the May 2 and 3 to compete. Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
Website:
Letter to the Editor: www.wsnorth.com
Where are the Daniels today? Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
Phone: 780-453,3452
Fax: 780-447-5317
Dear Sir, Rome for Christians, but the dusty archives of United orange capital city, after refusing to denounce the
In ancient Rome the Emperor found it useful to feed Conservative candidates' lives for stray comments, Rebel Media for its lawn signs, and Nicole Williams
Summers Drilling
Christians to hungry lions. The prevailing thought of private conversations, statements of faith and belief, (Edmonton-West Henday) came within a whisker of Summers Drilling
the time was that He could rid the State of flourishing unguarded photo ops and youthful activities. They becoming Edmonton's second UCP winner despite
and potentially dangerous foes holding opposing searched for fodder for an anger machine intended to her widely publicized encounter with the wolves of
Water Well Drilling
political views, and at the same time divert the minds divert the minds of Alberta voters from their Odin. Two more Calgary UCP candidates resigned Water Well Drilling
of the common people from their oppressed condition oppressed condition and empty cupboards. “to avoid becoming a distraction in this campaign”.
and empty cupboards by kindling a lust for blood Coincidentally, most of their intended victims were Their ridings? Matt Jones easily defeated a field of
sport, and satisfying that lust with the blood of the Christians. four other candidates including a sitting MLA in A proud Alberta business, since 1917, A proud Alberta business, since 1917,
martyrs in the public Forum. Where are these UCP candidates now in our Calgary-South East, and Calgary-Mountain View's
In even more ancient Babylon, King Darius did the democratic society where voters are 'King'? How did Jeremy Wong finished second to NDP powerhouse Summers Drilling specializes in water well Summers Drilling specializes in water well
same. When Daniel refused to worship him, even they fare in last week's electoral lion dens into which Kathleen Ganley, former Minister of Justice and drilling and water well repairs. drilling and water well repairs.
though he liked Daniel and acknowledged his the NDP and their assorted 'progressive' allies in Solicitor General – and far ahead of Liberal leader
contribution to his kingdom (“Daniel so political correctness and anti-Christian sentiment David Khan.
distinguished himself … by his exceptional qualities tossed them? Did the intended victims' own All in all, not too badly for a collection of brave
… [his enemies] could find no corruption in him, constituents condemn them to death, or save them Daniels who, alongside Premier-elect Jason Kenney
because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor from the lions' jaws? stood firm against the full fury of the NDP's hungry
negligent”), Darius was forced by the 'elites' of his The NDP lions growled and howled and gnashed pride!
day to toss Daniel to the lions. Realizing his error he their teeth the loudest against Mark Smith who Where are the Daniels now? It seems most of
fasted all night, and in the morning asked, “Daniel, refused to bow to their demands to resign. Mark's them have gone to the Legislature and now face the
servant of the living God, has your God … been able constituents in Drayton Valley-Devon returned him to challenge of what to do in an arena empty of all but
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
to rescue you from the lions? Daniel answered, 'Oh office with a stronger mandate (unofficial support: electoral debris and with the hungry lions back in 4405 50 street 780-963-1282
www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
Stony Plain, AB
king …my God ... shut the mouths of the lions. They 70.7%) than outgoing Premier Notley, the Lion their cages. Stony Plain, AB www
have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his Queen herself! [Edmonton-Strathcona unofficial Most of all, they must find a way to lift the
sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, O support: 70.6%] Some of their other intended oppression and fill the cupboards of all Albertans of
king.'” [all bible quotes from the NIV] victims? Martin Long, West Yellowhead (68%), every political stripe and hue. May God give them
Funny how some things don't seem to change! Shane Getson, Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland (66%), Jason the strength and courage and wisdom to do it, as He
Our Alberta election saw a deaf, dying and Nixon, Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre did with Daniel of old!
desperate NDP political regime use the same tactics (82%).
in a frantic bid to cling to power. Their troops Kaycee Madu (Edmonton-South West) snatched Sincerely, Clyde Corser
scoured – not the streets, attics and catacombs of victory from the jaws of defeat in our otherwise solid
