It takes a whole workshop of elves to create Santa’s magic and many dedicated actors and crew to create the magic of a theatre production. The multi-generational talents, creativity and enthusiasm of several community members come together for a heart-warming production of “Dear Santa” at the WEDS theatre. |
WEDS chair Dianne Downie notes that rehearsals involved, “dozens of busy adults, the sound of children giggling and playing, a large bearded soul with glistening eyes and a hearty laugh”. The large cast of children and adults all come to the stage ready to share that merriment in their production of "Dear Santa".
Stage and auditorium decorations are a delight and set the scene for this feel-good Christmas story designed to entertain both the youngest and oldest audience members. It would appear that director Christine Moore supplied just enough guidance to bring the whole thing together but let the actors take their roles and run with them. The performers manage to bring out the quirky and lovable sides of their characters with a sense of fun
"Dear Santa" cast members include Sam Kirschner (Santa Claus); Mark Killeen (Algernon Gladstone); Jenn Luce (Kit Bishop); James Brayton (Bozidar); Lori Milos-Ivanski (Octavia); Raiden Bouchder (Lou Flapdoodle) and a whole cast of elves. This production sets just the right tone for a pre-Christmas outing and leaves the audience looking forward to seeing WEDS spring production, “Quilting Pieces”.
West Elgin Dramatics Society Presents: Dear Santa
by Norm Foster, Music by Steve Thomas
continues Thur Dec 12th to Sat Dec 14th
Tickets: $15; student/senior $10; family of 4 $30
Time: 8pm
Venue: WEDS Performing Arts Centre, 199 Currie Rd, Dutton
Contact Phone: Village Crier, 519-762-2862
Website: www.weds.ca
West Elgin Dramatics Society Presents: Dear Santa
by Norm Foster, Music by Steve Thomas
continues Thur Dec 12th to Sat Dec 14th
Tickets: $15; student/senior $10; family of 4 $30
Time: 8pm
Venue: WEDS Performing Arts Centre, 199 Currie Rd, Dutton
Contact Phone: Village Crier, 519-762-2862
Website: www.weds.ca