The Spell of Sleeping Beauty enthralls full house
The 26-members of Masque & Gavel enthralled full houses in three nights of The Spell of Sleeping Beauty, performed in the Watford City High School Media Center Nov. 15,16 and 17, 2007.
The seven scenes were well-rehearsed and very entertaining, complete with dancing to the tune of The Macarena!
The children’s production was set “Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Never Nod,” with costuming and props, done by the deft extraordinary talent of Jamie Jokela, and set design and construction accomplished along with Director Charles Simpson. Hair and makeup were believably done by citizens Vicky Schaff, Jokela, Jena Jenks, Joy Patten, Kelly Shively, Carol Sanford, Karen Holte and JoLynn Pelton.
Extra seating was necessary for the audience, which responded very well to the performers, and particularly to the cast call, by delivering a standing ovation. Children, too, filled the audience and interacted with the dark character of the Evilina, played deliciously evil by Alesia, who was dressed entirely in black.
In the end, Prince Alexander, portrayed by Zane, hopped out of his frog role, faced off the Dark Knight, played stunningly by Vincent, kissed the cheek of sleeping Princess Briar Rose, played by Missy and saved the entire castle of sleeping folks.
Other cast members were: Naomi as Baroness, Marissa as Lady Jessica, Kendra as Queen Eleanor, Abigail as False Princess and one of three Quills, Christina and Amanda as the other two Quills, Joel as King Rudolf, Andrew as Prime Minister, Kyle as Chef, Lisa as Nursemaid, Mike as Spider, Jayson as Bat, Katie as Black Cat, Chelsey as Queen Samantha, Chans as Baron, Katie as Blue Witch, MeLinda as Red Witch, Jana as White Witch, Jamie as Green Witch, Krista as Yellow Witch, and Molly as Pink Witch. The Seamstress was played by Valerie.
Once again the community of McKenzie County has enjoyed the fine art of theater, thanks to the Watford City High School members’ performances and valuable contributions by community citizens.