MHS thespians present two one-act plays
MIDDLETOWN — Middletown High School thespians present “Dancing with the Love Doctor,” Friday and Saturday.
Students have been busy preparing two one-act plays. “The Dancers” by Horton Foote is a look at life in Harrison, Texas in 1952. Horace, (Ryan Fontenot) is being forced to take a girl (Melissa Chavez) to a dance, because his sister, Inez,(Jennifer Hurtado) wants him to be more outgoing. Horace lacks the confidence he needs to be outgoing and what is more, he does not know how to dance.
Horace meets Mary Catherine Davis (Victoria Alessandra) and the two of them find confidence in each other. “The Dancers” is being presented by permission of Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York,NY.
The “Love Doctor” by Moliere, concerns Sganerelle (Devon Frederick), who is very upset because his daughter Lucinde (Kaitlyn Mildenberger) is very ill. Lucinde is not really ill, she is in love and her father refuses to let her get married. Lucinde, with the assistance of her maid, Lisette (Christine Thompson) and her lover, Clitandre (Austin Davis) trick Sganerelle into allowing the lovers to marry.
The curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday on the multi-use room stage. Admission is $5.
?American Idol” themed talent show at Terrace
LAKEPORT — Terrace School”s eighth-grade class is hosting an “American Idol” themed talent show, 7 p.m. May 7 in the Marge Alakszay Center (the MAC). Reserved seats for $7.50 will be available for pre-sale in the Terrace Middle School office starting after spring break.
According to promoter Jennifer Strong, this isn”t your typical talent show. This year, the students are participating in a spoof of American Idol, the ”70s version. The “Dancing Queens” and “King Tuts” of Terrace School will perform disco tunes while enduring the critiques of “Simon,” “Randy” and “Paula,” with “Ryan” there to keep the show moving at a fast and fun pace, so the audience will be “Stayin” Alive” instead of snoozing.
Strong warns viewers to expect the unexpected from the silent and live auctions: “There will be front-row seats for eighth-grade graduation to be auctioned off, and the fundraising game of Heads or Tails is sure to bring lots of laughs as well as an amazing prize to the winner. Imagine bidding on a day on the lake and wakeboard lessons from the talented Mr. Figg.”
Strong added, “This is sure to be a fun night not only for the participants, but the audience as well.”
General admission tickets for $5 apiece will also be available at the school office and Linda”s Hallmark starting on April 12 and will also be available at the door on the night of the performance. For more information, contact Jill Ruzicka Leighton at jill.ruzicka@att.net or call (818) 395-3050.
Bennett hosting writers” workshop on May 7
LAKEPORT — Hal Zina Bennett is hosting a writers” workshop, 3 to 5 p.m. May 7 at Watershed Books, 305 N. Main St. in Lakeport.
On the occasion of his newly published book, “Write Starts: Prompts, Quotes and Exercises to Jumpstart Your Creativity, A Mini-Workshop for Writers,” Bennett will explain how to get and keep the creative juices flowing.
Bennett is the author of more than 30 successful books, including two national bestsellers. Attendees will have an opportunity to win a three-book package of Bennett”s books, “Write Start,” “Write From Heart” and “Backland Graces,” all personally autographed.
Bennett is an author and writing coach who has helped develop more than 200 successful books, including blockbusters by Phil McGraw, Judith Orloff and Michael Samuels, MD. Refreshments will be served.
Arts program benefit at Moore Family Winery
COBB — Cobb Mountain Artists and Moore Family Winery are hosting a singer/songwriters benefit with all proceeds to be donated to the art programs of area schools, 1 to 5 p.m. May 22 at 11990 Bottle Rock Road near Cobb.
Locally-featured singers are: John Jennings, Greg Rogers, Scott Ferguson, Robert Stark, the Swelas: Mary, Liz, Clare, and Johnny with an opening set by Dennis Purcell.
Ticket are $10 for adults, $8 for teens and $5 for children 12 and younger. Tickets are available for purchase at Mountain High Coffee in Cobb, Middletown Florist and Gifts, Perlz in Kelseyville, the Loch Lomond Market, the Moore Family Winery (weekends only) and at the event.
The event will be outside on the grass, so bring a blanket and/or low-backed chairs and food and drink.
Student art as well as art by Cobb Mountain Artists will also be on display.
