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s CHOOL Holy Redeemer excited to
Times begin Jr. High One-Act Plays
submitted
Ask anyone who attends the cast
announcements of the plays at Holy Redeemer
what it is like and they will tell you it is filled
with the most energy and enthusiasm found
anywhere. And on February 15th, the Drama
Room at HRH was packed with many drama kids
hoping to be a part of this year's one-act play,
This Is a Text.
“Audition week is always a stressful week
because we have so much talent at this school,”
says Drama Teacher Peter Taylor. “Each and
every student stepped up to showcase their skills,
but at the end of the day we believe we have put
together the best cast and crew we could have
created.”
This Is a Text by Stephen Gregg tells the story The Holy Redeemer Drama Department recently announced their cast and crew of their upcoming one-
of a young girl, Sophia (grade 9 student Katie act play entitled This Is a Text. The show will be presented at the school's Dessert Theatre on April 12th
Blue), who must write the biggest test of her life and 13th, and will also be presented at the Zone Drama Festival in Barrhead in May. Here, the cast and
without having studied. crew show their tremendous excitement right after the cast announcement.
“This play is so interesting because it's kind of
a sequel to a show we performed ten years ago,” Schwitz (Ms. Bropila), Ethan Toner (Germy), Josina Kennedy and Kaidance Gauchier as the
says Taylor. “That show went over really well and Jesse Cesario (Rudolph) will all be returning Stage Manager and Sound Technician
and we know with this year's cast and crew we to Festival for their third year. In addition, grade respectively, while newcomer grade 7 student
will have another very fun time as well.” Taylor 8 students Cairis Adams (Lois) and Cassie Pilon Keely Bowman will be the Assistant Stage
also mentioned that during the course of the play, (Test Voice) will acting in their fourth plays and Manager.
the adults in the audience will learn what it is second one-acts. Tickets will be for the Dessert Theatre will go
like for students to write a test in the present day. A number of actors will be making their one- on sale in mid-March and will be $10 each.
The play will perform at the school's upcoming act / Festival debuts including Delaney Kuilboer HRH has had a great history at the Zone
Dessert Theatre on April 12th and 13th, and at (Jude), Micah Loewen (Mr. Greenpeace), Maddy Drama Festival as the school has won Best
the Zone Drama Festival in Barrhead in early Burnett (Chita), Kensley Bodner (Carol), Peyton Production at the Festival eight times over the
May. Blue and Cassie Squire (Committee Members), past 15 years. “All that aside, we just want to put
The students are tremendously excited to begin and Shaelynn Dozorec (Student). On top on this, on a great show,” says Taylor. “And with this cast
rehearsals. “I'm so excited for this show,” says Cody Van Beek (Student) will be making his and crew, I'm confident we will do just that.
Blue, who now acting in her sixth play and third theatrical debut. If you would like more information on this
one-act at Holy Redeemer. “And going to “This cast is very well rounded,” says Taylor. article please feel free to contact the school at
Festival is always a blast.” “I'm really excited to be working with them over 780-723-7437, visit our website at
The play is filled with numerous students with the next two months.” holyredeemerhigh.ca or follow us on social
a ton of acting experience. Grade 9 students Zoe Supporting the cast will see grade 9 students media.
Holy Redeemer's March 4 A Cure Silent Auction March 15th
submitted proceeds are donated to event – the Silent If you would like free to contact the at holyredeemerhigh.ca
the Alberta Cancer Auction. On Friday, more information on school at 780-723- or follow us on social
Each and every Foundation.” March 15th, the foyer at this article please feel 7437, visit our website media.
March, the students and Thus far, the students Holy Redeemer will be
staff at Holy Redeemer have organized a filled with numerous
come together for a Basketball Shooting items donated by
great cause: March 4 A competition at lunch i n d i v i d u a l s a n d
Cure. This month-long and candy jar guesses. businesses.
fundraiser is to raise Both are always fan “Local businesses
money for the Alberta favourites throughout always step forward to
Cancer Foundation. the school at lunch. donate to this auction
“In the past eight During the second week making it a true
years we have raised of March, the students community effort,”
over $93,000,” says continued with a Bake says Bachinsky who
M a r c h 4 A C u r e Sale and Cancer Sucks expects somewhere
O r g a n i z e r M i k e event at lunchtime. In between 50 and 60
Bachinsky. “Each year a addition, the students items up for auction.
n u m b e r o f v e r y organized the very first There will also be
committed students step March 4 A Cure Dance 4 complimentary snacks
forward to help organize A Cure for the students. and refreshments, and
a number of fundraising All of these activities a l l c o m m u n i t y
activities where all the are leading up to the big members are welcome
to attend. The event
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: runs from 6:30 pm to
9:30 pm.
This year is also a
very special year for
March 4 A Cure, as they
zero in on breaking the
$100,000 mark in
donations. “This is Holy Redeemer students host a bake sale at lunch to raise money for the
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling completely incredible,” annual March 4 A Cure fundraiser. All proceeds are donated to the Alberta
says Bachinsky. “I can't
Cancer Foundation. Over the past eight years the program has raised over
Quality Work believe how big this $93,000. Here, (left to right) Peyton Blue, Shanyce Fawcett and Cassie
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 annual event has grown Squire sell some bake sale items to Kensley Bodner and Bria Sabourin. Be
sure to look out for the March 4 A Cure Silent Auction on March 15th, 6:30 to
780-723-5152 and for such a great 9:30, at HRH.
cause.”
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 22 MONDAY MARCH 11, 2019 MONDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2019 PAGE 13
s CHOOL Holy Redeemer excited to
Times begin Jr. High One-Act Plays
submitted
Ask anyone who attends the cast
announcements of the plays at Holy Redeemer
what it is like and they will tell you it is filled
with the most energy and enthusiasm found
anywhere. And on February 15th, the Drama
Room at HRH was packed with many drama kids
hoping to be a part of this year's one-act play,
This Is a Text.
“Audition week is always a stressful week
because we have so much talent at this school,”
says Drama Teacher Peter Taylor. “Each and
every student stepped up to showcase their skills,
but at the end of the day we believe we have put
together the best cast and crew we could have
created.”
This Is a Text by Stephen Gregg tells the story The Holy Redeemer Drama Department recently announced their cast and crew of their upcoming one-
of a young girl, Sophia (grade 9 student Katie act play entitled This Is a Text. The show will be presented at the school's Dessert Theatre on April 12th
Blue), who must write the biggest test of her life and 13th, and will also be presented at the Zone Drama Festival in Barrhead in May. Here, the cast and
without having studied. crew show their tremendous excitement right after the cast announcement.
“This play is so interesting because it's kind of
a sequel to a show we performed ten years ago,” Schwitz (Ms. Bropila), Ethan Toner (Germy), Josina Kennedy and Kaidance Gauchier as the
says Taylor. “That show went over really well and Jesse Cesario (Rudolph) will all be returning Stage Manager and Sound Technician
and we know with this year's cast and crew we to Festival for their third year. In addition, grade respectively, while newcomer grade 7 student
will have another very fun time as well.” Taylor 8 students Cairis Adams (Lois) and Cassie Pilon Keely Bowman will be the Assistant Stage
also mentioned that during the course of the play, (Test Voice) will acting in their fourth plays and Manager.
the adults in the audience will learn what it is second one-acts. Tickets will be for the Dessert Theatre will go
like for students to write a test in the present day. A number of actors will be making their one- on sale in mid-March and will be $10 each.
The play will perform at the school's upcoming act / Festival debuts including Delaney Kuilboer HRH has had a great history at the Zone
Dessert Theatre on April 12th and 13th, and at (Jude), Micah Loewen (Mr. Greenpeace), Maddy Drama Festival as the school has won Best
the Zone Drama Festival in Barrhead in early Burnett (Chita), Kensley Bodner (Carol), Peyton Production at the Festival eight times over the
May. Blue and Cassie Squire (Committee Members), past 15 years. “All that aside, we just want to put
The students are tremendously excited to begin and Shaelynn Dozorec (Student). On top on this, on a great show,” says Taylor. “And with this cast
rehearsals. “I'm so excited for this show,” says Cody Van Beek (Student) will be making his and crew, I'm confident we will do just that.
Blue, who now acting in her sixth play and third theatrical debut. If you would like more information on this
one-act at Holy Redeemer. “And going to “This cast is very well rounded,” says Taylor. article please feel free to contact the school at
Festival is always a blast.” “I'm really excited to be working with them over 780-723-7437, visit our website at
The play is filled with numerous students with the next two months.” holyredeemerhigh.ca or follow us on social
a ton of acting experience. Grade 9 students Zoe Supporting the cast will see grade 9 students media.
Holy Redeemer's March 4 A Cure Silent Auction March 15th
submitted proceeds are donated to event – the Silent If you would like free to contact the at holyredeemerhigh.ca
the Alberta Cancer Auction. On Friday, more information on school at 780-723- or follow us on social
Each and every Foundation.” March 15th, the foyer at this article please feel 7437, visit our website media.
March, the students and Thus far, the students Holy Redeemer will be
staff at Holy Redeemer have organized a filled with numerous
come together for a Basketball Shooting items donated by
great cause: March 4 A competition at lunch i n d i v i d u a l s a n d
Cure. This month-long and candy jar guesses. businesses.
fundraiser is to raise Both are always fan “Local businesses
money for the Alberta favourites throughout always step forward to
Cancer Foundation. the school at lunch. donate to this auction
“In the past eight During the second week making it a true
years we have raised of March, the students community effort,”
over $93,000,” says continued with a Bake says Bachinsky who
M a r c h 4 A C u r e Sale and Cancer Sucks expects somewhere
O r g a n i z e r M i k e event at lunchtime. In between 50 and 60
Bachinsky. “Each year a addition, the students items up for auction.
n u m b e r o f v e r y organized the very first There will also be
committed students step March 4 A Cure Dance 4 complimentary snacks
forward to help organize A Cure for the students. and refreshments, and
a number of fundraising All of these activities a l l c o m m u n i t y
activities where all the are leading up to the big members are welcome
to attend. The event
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: runs from 6:30 pm to
9:30 pm.
This year is also a
very special year for
March 4 A Cure, as they
zero in on breaking the
$100,000 mark in
donations. “This is Holy Redeemer students host a bake sale at lunch to raise money for the
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling completely incredible,” annual March 4 A Cure fundraiser. All proceeds are donated to the Alberta
says Bachinsky. “I can't
Cancer Foundation. Over the past eight years the program has raised over
Quality Work believe how big this $93,000. Here, (left to right) Peyton Blue, Shanyce Fawcett and Cassie
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 annual event has grown Squire sell some bake sale items to Kensley Bodner and Bria Sabourin. Be
sure to look out for the March 4 A Cure Silent Auction on March 15th, 6:30 to
780-723-5152 and for such a great 9:30, at HRH.
cause.”
