[THEATER] Mary
Posted on November 18, 2008 by Bill Gardner
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The Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents it’s twelfth annual production of the Mark Scarpelli-Dan Kehde musical MARY at 8 pm, November 28 at the WVSU Capitol Center Theater
The story of the nine months prior to the birth of Jesus Christ through the eyes of a young girl destined to be the most important woman in the Christian tradition, MARY has become a family friendly holiday tradition in the Charleston area. Drawing from a mix of talent from all over the Kanawha Valley, the annual production begins rehearsals in early October for the traditional opening night the day after Thanksgiving. A driving score and an ageless story continue to inspire audiences with new insights to the days and months leading up to the first Christmas.
This year’s cast includes Molly Means as the title character with Jonathan Tucker as Joseph, Tanya Dillon-Page as Gabriel, Melanie Larch as Elizabeth, Donnie Smith as Zechariah and Eli ChambersTess Lucas, Amanda Trail, Samantha Oxley, Nik Tidquist, Nick Curnutte, Kirill Gura, Shane Belcher, Ryan McCoy, Ella McCoy, Shante Martin, Stephanie Stockman, Liz McCormick, Alicia Lewis, Marranda Major, Jackie Cobb, Maddy Gourevitch, Victoria Hayes, Emily White, Lauren Miller, and Sarah Mandirola. A 15 piece orchestra, conducted by composer Mark Scarpelli, accompanies the production.
Performances continue at 8 pm November 28, 29, December 4,5,6 with a Sunday matinee on November 30 beginning at 2 pm. Tickets are $5.50 for students and seniors and $9.50 for adults and can be purchased at the door the evenings of the performances. Call the WVSU Capital Center Box Office, 342-6522, for advance reservations and group discounts.
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[...] [THEATER] Mary By oncee • Nov 19th, 2008 • Category: Events November 28, 2008 8:00 pmtoNovember 29, 2008 10:00 pmNovember 29, 20088:00 pmto10:00 pmNovember 30, 20082:00 pmDecember 4, 20088:00 pmto10:00 pmDecember 5, 20088:00 pmto10:00 pmDecember 6, 20088:00 pmto10:00 pmThe Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents MARY at the WVSU Capitol Center Theater. Read more about it here. [...]