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Act Out Theatre Group will present \u201cOnce Upon a One More Time\u201d from Feb. 20 through March 1. The show celebrates hits from the princess of pop, Britney Spears, along with some other famous princesses from fairy tales.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a show about female empowerment,\u201d said Dan Pittman, director of the show and theater artistic director. \u201cCinderella begins to question her ever after, and if it will make her truly happy. With help from OFG, the Original Fairy Godmother, she learns what she must do to be the author of her own fairy tale.\u201d<\/p>\n
In true Act Out fashion, \u201cOnce Upon a One More Time\u201d is double-cast, meaning many cast members play different roles in different shows. Pittman said this provides more learning opportunities for everyone.<\/p>\n
Samantha Stella of Wilkes-Barre and Lily Keefe of Gouldsboro share the roles of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have always wanted to play a princess, so I enjoy playing Cinderella,\u201d Keefe said. \u201cNot only is she a princess, but she (learns to be) independent, which is an important lesson for all the other young girls.\u201d<\/p>\n
Keefe and Stella are joined by 18 other performers in the production.<\/p>\n
Cassie Wilson of Olyphant plays Snow White and Rapunzel, along with Lydia Hurst of Dunmore.<\/p>\n
\u201cI like being double cast because it gives you a chance to play different characters and have different parts in songs,\u201d Wilson said. \u201cThis was my first show being double-cast, and I\u2019ve enjoyed getting to be a part of different numbers that I wouldn\u2019t have otherwise.\u201d<\/p>\n
Those familiar with Spears may find it difficult not to sing along to favorites like \u201cOoops, I Did It Again,\u201d \u201cCircus,\u201d \u201cCrazy,\u201d and \u201cOne More Time,\u201d the last of which changes to \u201cOnce Upon a One More Time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Other princesses or fairy tale heroines include Pea (from \u201cThe Princess and the Pea\u201d), Esmerelda, Belle, Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, and Little Mermaid.<\/p>\n
Raelinn Stefanski of Dunmore and Miguel Rodriguez of Moosic share the role of Betany, one of the evil stepsisters, and Little Mermaid. Little Mermaid is a unique role because she does not speak, having given her voice to the sea witch in exchange for legs.<\/p>\n
Stefanski, who has appeared in multiple Act Out productions, said the role is unlike anything she has ever done.<\/p>\n
You need to rely on your acting abilities to really show what you\u2019re feeling on the inside,\u201d Stefanski explained. \u201cBut it\u2019s really fun because you get to interpret what you think is going through Little Mermaid\u2019s mind and what she\u2019s feeling, but all through your face and arms.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tickets can be purchased online at www.actouttheatre.com<\/a> or at the door. Advance purchase is suggested. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens; tickets purchased at the door are $18 and $12, respectively. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Act Out Theatre Group is located at 802 S. Main Street, Suite 804D, Taylor, Pa.<\/p>\n Immediately following the closing of \u201cOnce Upon a One More Time,\u201d Act Out Theatre will present \u201cBetween the Lines Jr.,\u201d March 6 through 8. The musical is based on the novel by Jodi Picoult & Samantha van Leer. Tickets are available at www.actouttheatre.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t
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