Cinderella set for June 20 through 22
From our weekly issue dated June 11, 2008
(From left) Christopher Highbarger, Julianne Shepard, Deanna Fish, Laurel Highbarger and Brent Kehoe. (Photo provided)
Heartland Dance will present its 31st annual production, based on Cinderella, at the Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center.
There will be performances on Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, June 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door, or phone Kim Maynard at 479-9561.
Heartland productions have become known for using a mixture of dance with narration and a little theater to create delightful programs that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Dance styles include classical ballet, modern dance, jazz, and tap set to a wide variety of music.
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Patricia Wilson, director and dance instructor of Heartland Dance, has chosen the music and costumes; then combined them with her own choreography. Cave Junction resident Clyde Highbarger has lent his technical expertise in helping design the lighting and sound, while Hannalisa Johnson, Laurel Highbarger, and Brent Kehoe each have choreographed a dance.
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Nancy Gordon, founder of Heartland, has written just enough narration to help younger audience members follow the story, as well as add a little humor and whimsy to the show. She is also a dance instructor at Heartland and is co-directing, as well as contributing some choreography.
Cinderella features Julianne Shepard as “Cinderella,” and Brent Kehoe as the prince.
Laurel Highbarger, Deanna Fish, and Christopher Highbarger will appear as the stepsisters, while Ruth Highbarger will dance the part of the stepmother.
