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I rise in this hon. House today to congratulate St.
James Regional High School’s theatre group from Port
aux Basques on their excellent performance at the
thirty-second annual provincial theatre arts festival
held recently in Carbonear.
Mr. Speaker, more than 200 students representing ten
schools throughout the Province participated in the
three day event. Students rehearsed and performed for
enthusiastic crowds. They also enjoyed workshops in
movement on stage by Tonya Kearley, warming up before a
show by Rory Lambert and standup comedy by John Sheehan.
Mr. Speaker, along with learning theatre essentials
by the Province’s top professional performers,
students of the festival enjoyed two social events as
well. Professional comedian/actor and playwright Amy
House guest adjudicated the affair. She helped students
by offering constructive criticism; albeit, the
provincial theatre arts festival is non-competitive.
This offered students a relaxing and supportive
atmosphere.
Mr. Speaker, in order for school theatre troupes to
qualify for provincials they first have to compete
against other schools in their region. Therefore, these
young thespians demonstrated exceptional talent and
fantastic technical skills.
Mr. Speaker, it is refreshing to see a determined
theatre interest in our high schools and I ask all hon.
members to join with me in congratulating St. James
Regional High School and the nine other regional
finalists on their outstanding performances.
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