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STUDENTS TO PERFORM IN CHILDRENS THEATER PRODUCTION |
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April 07, 2010
GROVE CITY, Pa. – Grove City College actors will provide kids and adults with adventure, enchantment and dancing in a fun-filled performance of “Twelve Dancing Princesses,” in this year’s presentation of Dr. Hilda Adam Kring Children’s Theater April 15-17 in Ketler Auditorium of the Pew Fine Arts Center on campus.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. April 15 and 16, and 11 a.m. April 17. Admission is free and no tickets are required; guests are encouraged to arrive early to ensure seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
The play, based on the beloved tale by the Brothers Grimm, is the story of an ambitious young cowherd, Michael, played by freshman Joel Richardson of Butler, Pa., who solves the greatest mystery of the kingdom. King Willy, played by junior Dan Barr of Beaver Falls, Pa., questions what his 12 unmarried daughters do at night that causes their shoes to wear and the princes guarding their door to disappear. Michael’s journey brings him to the castle where he solves the riddle, but not without falling in love with the king’s youngest daughter, Princess Linda, played by senior Hannah Kertland of Harrisburg, Pa.
“Twelve Dancing Princesses” is directed by senior Stephanie Carroll of Marlton, N.J., senior Jenny Novak of Wexford, Pa., and senior LeeAnn Yeckley of Cranesville, Pa. The production is also assisted by senior Mark Bernardo of Pittsburgh, Pa., as technical director, and sophomore Becca Genet of O’Fallon, Mo., as stage manager.
Dr. Hilda Adam Kring Children’s Theater is one of the largest Grove City College productions and is almost entirely student-run, from the directors to the costume and set designers. Each year, it attracts thousands of audience members and provides a unique opportunity for Grove City College students to stretch their theatrical talents. Founded by Kring nearly 40 years ago as an outreach theater program for local public schools, Children’s Theater has since significantly increased its focus to a number of surrounding schools. It was named in her honor in October 2001; Kring died in January 2002. The program is under the advisement of Professor Betsy (Boak ’77) Craig.
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