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Mary Adams. as Belle, and Charlie Brohman. at the Beast. star in the K-W Children‘s Drama“: latest production times a challenge. “The hardest thing is to be Beauty and the Beast Jr. starting Feb. 25 at the Registry Theatre. “And keeping them occupied angry onstage. and to express all m‘m"°""°‘"W‘"m and engaged throughout rehearsal the emotions behind that.” is definitely a challenge. Some- Brohman said. for them to see me.” Classes are available for kids as ceeds going to the Canadian Can- times you forget the younger ones Brahman is hoping to attend About 20 friends and family will young as three years old, with cer Society, and there will be a might not get your sarcasm, or the integrated arts program at be turning up to hear her belt out workshops and advanced produc- change collection jar, with pro- they have different cultural refer- Eastwood Collegiate Institute next her solos. Singing comes naturally tions for kids up to age 16. it's a ceeds going to the Children's Wish ences," she said. year, and to pursue a career in the to Adams. but the dancing has tuition-based. non-profit organi- Foundation. “And sometimes. the little ones performing arts beyond high beenachallenge. zation. Garofalo said she's seen the need a nap on show days." school. “Our choreographer has made With six performances of Beau- cast and crew come a long way I he cast of Beauty and the Adams. 14. also hopes to have a it something everyone can do. and ty and the Beast Jr. over two week- since November. . Beast Ir. has been working on the career in theatre, but has pragmat- everyone is learning it pretty well.” ends in February and March, in ‘l'm most proud of watching 1 musical since November, learning ically chosen "cake decorator” as a she said. Cambridge and Kitchener. there the kids grow in their confidence.“ l ‘. their lines, their songs and their backup profession. In its 16th year. K»W Children's are plenty of chances to see the she said. 'Some can barely get 1 dance moves, “This is my first big role. so it’s Drama Workshop allows kids to Show. This production also fea- through the audition. and then by r In order to give more kids a kind of nervewracking,” she said. explore performing opportunities lures two fundraisers: Amber the end they're the loudest ones 1 chance at a lead role, two girls will "And it‘s the first time my family is as soon as they're out of their tod- Owens Hughes will‘ be selling on stage. So that's really cool to 1 have the opportunity to play Belle going to hear me sing. l'm excited dler years. handmade bracelets with pro- watch.” 1 l 1 . i I lebruarv I ()\/i 108mm ‘ . t . f‘ . . . 100/0 Solid Wood Furniture - 2070 Palltser Leather 1 ‘7 , 300/0 Decor & Gifts , . \. l w ST.) A C 0 BS ‘ M i . 't > ‘ 7_____________________â€"-â€"â€"-_