Greg Palmer- Snow White and the Family Dwarf
Providence Players opens a Family Friendly Comic Twist on A Classic Tale: Snowfall White and the Family Dwarf
This weekend through the 20th of December, the Providence Players will be presenting a cheeky twist on the archetype fairytale Snow White. It has been said no amount of pic magic can replicate the experience of watching the classic Snow White live on stage. At present take that enchanting play and its journey into a storybook world and adda solid dose of comic twists, tongue-in cheek dialog, and magical moments and you have Greg Palmer's Snow White and the Family unit Dwarf.
This family friendly romp captures the warmth of the classic and adds much more. The Dwarfs are a close knit family of sisters and brothers whose last proper noun happens to be Dwarf. Snowfall'southward arrival is a surprise, but speedily the family jumps to her aid. As the Queen obsesses over concrete beauty taunted by her magical mirror and the Prince searches for the perfect bride, the Dwarf family unit demonstrates that real beauty is in caring for each other.
Blake Gouhari as the shallow Prince with Rachel Yeager as Snow White in the Providence Players production of Snow White and the Family Dwarf, Photo by Chip Gertzog, Providence Players
The Providence Players' Snow White and the Family Dwarf plays through December 20, 2015 ar The Provedence Players performing at the James Lee Community Center Theater – 2855 Annandale Road, in Falls Church VA 22042
Performance Dates and Times
Thurs., Fri., and Saturday 7:30 p.m., December 11, 12, 17, eighteen, & nineteen
Sabbatum & Lord's day Matinees 2:00 p.m., December 12, 13, nineteen, & xx
Tickets: General Admission Seating – $17
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The award-winning Providence Players of Fairfax present this humorous and eye-warming tale, perfect for audiences of all ages, every bit a fund raiser for the The Young Hearts Foundation working to improve the lives of young people affected past long-term illness. Over the past iii years, PPF and the Immature Hearts have collaborated during the holiday season to heighten more than $24,000 to support the Young Hearts' mission.
The play features 16 performers five of whom are making their PPF debut in this product. Snow White and the Family unit Dwarf is directed by PPF stalwart Beth Whitehead who has a unique connection to Greg Palmer'south comic fairytale variant.
Beth, tell us almost your connection with Snow White and the Family Dwarf.
"In 1986 the Seattle Children's Theatre, under the artistic direction of Linda Hartzel deputed Greg Palmer to write a fresh take on the familiar fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. In Mr. Palmer's version, the Dwarf family unit has iv boys and 3 girls: Walt, Rose, Howie, Jean Louise, Elliott, Roy and Peg, the youngest who has an intellectual disability. At the time, my hubby David Whitehead and I were working professionally with the Seattle Children's Theatre but not directly on this phase product. Greg Palmer and so raised money to make it into a TV movie, David was bandage as Elliott. The movie was a nail and ever since then I have always thought it would exist a delightful holiday testify.
Fast forwards near 30 years, David is playing another member of the Dwarf family, Roy (yes, one of the many comic jabs at the famed Disney franchise) and is co-producing the show. More importantly, it is our gamble to bring this version to area audiences. PPF wanted to offering a family theatrical effect that wasn't necessarily a holiday or Christmas themed show. Everyone volition enjoy the "magic" mirrors, the queen with all her narcissistic tendencies and disguises, the family Dwarf with their quirky behaviors and very minor article of furniture, the shallow Prince and much more than."
Beth, from your point of view, what is the large "takeaway" you promise that audiences will get from this production?
"The family is the center of happiness in this story. Whether information technology's your nascency family, the family you choose or the family that chooses y'all, you lot can discover happiness. I would like audiences to leave feeling a sweetness in their hearts about their families and the people they dear. And as well, non to spend time on the shallow, self-centered, narcissistic things that leave you lot lonely and alone. No i is perfect and that'due south what makes u.s.a. all human and fifty-fifty more beautiful. It's a practiced thing to remind us all especially during the holidays."
Why should theatergoers desire to see this show?
"Quite simply, it is fun, funny and touching. Snow White and the Family Dwarf is for all ages. If you desire to attend a holiday event with no bad language, lots of silliness, cool costumes, magic, good and hateful characters, a good crusade to support and not break the depository financial institution, this is the bear witness. It is a heartfelt, entertaining piece of theatre and only runs i and a half hours. Sometimes seeing A Christmas Carol, or a Christmas based bear witness tin can get old each year. With Snowfall White you as well get a chance to assistance heighten money for Young Hearts, an organization of immature people serving other young people with facing long-term illnesses."
Charlene Sloan plays the evil queen/step mother to Snow White. What attracted you to the show Charlene?
"When I read the script I loved the re-shaping of the classic Snow White story. The script takes a story we all know and tells it in a new, fresh way that entertains and keeps yous on your toes. That's really a testament to the skill and creativity of the author, Greg Palmer. In terms of acting, I was really excited at the prospect of playing a villain. I've auditioned for villainy parts before with no success, so I actually wanted the run a risk to experience such a challenging role. I've worked with PPF earlier, and so I knew that if I was cast I would learn a lot, and would take a lot of fun. And so far all of that has come true and I think the audience will really feel and enjoy that besides!"
Rachel Yeager returns for her second production on the PPF stage as Snow White. Rachel, why did yous want to be part of this production?
"Beth Whitehead is a delight to work with. I jumped at the opportunity to audition for the testify, hoping for a chance to become to piece of work nether her and learn from her professional experience. I also absolutely love children's theater, so the fact that she chose "Snow White" was a big motivator. And, let's be honest – what girl wouldn't get excited at the chance to play a Disney princess?"
Join Rachel, Charlene and the rest of the outstanding bandage beginning This evening December eleven-20, 2015 in the Providence Players' Snow White and the Family unit Dwarf. Some great theater for a great cause.
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The Cast of Snowfall White and the Family Dwarf
Snow White…Rachel Yeager
Queen…Charlene Sloan
Blind Man…David Ranowsky
Mirror…Christian Faulkner
Servant…Elise Welsh
The Huntsman…Mike Holland
The Family Dwarf Walt…Bobby Welsh
Roy…David Whitehead
Rose…Danine Welsh
Elliot…Stephen Kutzleb
Howie…Eric Volat
Jean Louise…Amanda Ranowsky
Peg…Hazel Thurston
The Prince…Blake Gouhari
Wall Mirror ane…Lauren Sullivan
Wall Mirror ii…Wynter Chatman
Wall Mirror 3...Elise Welsh
*This article was written by Chip Gertzog of The Providence Players of Fairfax.
Source: https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2015/12/11/186678/
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