By Chris Newel

Take a drama class, toss out some ideas, give them a stage and its wonderful what they can do.

The Selkirk Secondary School drama students put on four, one act plays at Centre 64 on Friday and Saturday night, to the delight of many under the direction of Mr. Regina.

First up the Actor’s Nightmare. Not sure if that was to prepare the actors or us for the night. The lead character, George Spelvin, played by Jason van Zyl, seemed to be in a dream forgetting his lines and began to question his role. George struggled through as other actors and even stagehands coached him.

The second, Midnight Run, a short humorous look at a teenage girl and her quest to see a boy through his bedroom window. The play directed by Emily Newel featured Emma MacLeod trying to get a peek while engaged in a dialogue with the reluctant Savannah Flegel.

Shakespeare was featured in the third show, with a short rendition of Taming of the Shrew. The actors moved from stereotypical roles to a more sophisticated part often with accents to portray the characters of this famous play.

The final act had 21 actors and focused on our insentient use of electronic devices. Entitled Screenagers, it revolved around the huge impact of social media and it’s effect on our daily lives. The students played it up and clearly were comfortable in their roles while Sonia Torcal Fernandez played an elderly woman who at one point gets mugged. The youth quickly rush to video the altercation completely forgetting to call 911. By the end of the act, the students began to see the value of face-to-face communication.

“This was a great venue for students to showcase their talent for family, friends and the community, I’m proud of their accomplishments,” said Emilio Regina, drama teacher, Selkirk Secondary School.

Overall a great show that featured many teens of Kimberley in a positive, enlightening atmosphere.

Photos by Chris Newel

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