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“The bigger picture is helping these kids grow and mature as individuals,” Landis said.
It’s not only the adults who appreci- ate this aspect of the club.
“The play is, like, the second biggest thing we do all year,” said 18-year-old Paul Artyomenko, who has been part of the club for four or ve seasons. “This is one of the best ways to socialize.”
The performers were scheduled to practice for four hours that day, and while some worked on scenes in the church’s theater, others worked out their energy running around the adjoining gym.
Thirteen-year-old Job Myers has been part of the group for four years now, and he appreciates being able to be on stage and perform. It’s fun to be on stage in front of lots of people now, he said, but it wasn’t always that way.
When he rst joined, he was nervous that perhaps this wouldn’t be for him,
or he might not be good enough. But the group was immediately welcoming and he relaxed.
“Once I did it, I had so much fun. You’ll meet people, then once you do it, it’s a nice feeling, like you accomplished something,” Myers said.
Emily Baker, a 19-year-old actor who plays oldest daughter Tzeitel, said she wanted to join the club after watching its performance of “Les Miserables,” because it was done so professionally.
“I feel like I was very prepared as an actress with this group,” Baker said.
All of the students had the same advice for homeschoolers who might want to join but are nervous, which Artyomenko summed up: “Be yourself and express yourself. Be who you are.”
“The Fiddler” performances are donation-admittance only, and take place on May 6 at 7 p.m., and May 7 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Community
Bird Festival
May 5, 2016 4:30pm-7:30pm // Salish Kootenai College
Please join us for the 4th annual celebration of birds in science, art, and Salish, Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai Tribal culture! Featuring our 14th annual 3rd Grade Bird Drawing Contest winners, non-pro t & educational stations, art vendors, craft tables & bird lms.
Community event! Everyone welcome, All ages!
Special dinner menu with entrees tarting at $16
ee Champagne for mom!
Great dessert election for mom!
Outdoor Patio is open!
Refreshments provided
Opening Ceremony starts at 4:30pm, SKC: Arlee/Charlo Theater
~Live Birds on Display~
EVENT SPONSORED BY:
• Confederated Salish & KootenaiTribes Natural Resource Department • Salish Kootenai College Natural Resources Program
• Mission Mountain Chapter of The Audubon Society
Director Suzie Wambeke instructs a group of actors during a rehearsal of “The Fiddler.”
GREG LINDSTROM | FLATHEAD BEACON
The Northwest Ballet Company presents its 36th annual spring show production “Alice in Wonderland” on Mother’s Day weekend.
Don’t miss this annual tradition at the Bigfork Center for Performing Arts. Performances are Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 8, at 4 p.m.
Reserved tickets available at the Kalispell Grand Hotel at 100 Main St. in Kalispell until show days, then at the Bigfork Center for Performing Arts box o ce one hour prior to each performance.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. For more information, call the Northwest Ballet at (406)755-0760 or visit www.north- westballet.com.
If you would like to be featured in the “Marquee,” email information to news@ atheadbeacon.com
Open for Lunch & Dinner
For Mother’s Day!
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