A LITTLE MELODRAMATIC; SIXTH-GRADERS STEP UP TO THE FOOTLIGHTS.Byline: John Huddy Daily News Staff Writer With an eye on an acting career, sixth-grader Shannon MacInnes and her classmates Classmates can refer to either:
``It was scary at first getting up on stage,'' said Shannon, 11. ``But once I got up, it was a lot of fun. I wish I could perform every day.'' The play is the fourth in a series of productions coordinated by sixth-grade teachers Michelle Ozbourn and Denise Grap. It is the first melodrama put on at the school, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Ozbourn, and probably won't be the last. ``The kids really love it and the teachers have raved about it,'' Ozbourn said. ``This gives those kids who aren't really good in studies a chance to shine in other ways. A performance like this is a great way to build confidence and good speech skills - I'm so proud of these kids . . . there's so much expression involved.'' Ozbourn wasn't the only one who was proud either. Just ask Patrick Atherton, who was performing not only for the school, but for his younger brother Wiki is aware of the following uses of "'Younger Brother":
``This is pretty cool,'' said Patrick, smiling. ``My other siblings siblings npl (formal) → frères et sœurs mpl (de mêmes parents) were in the audience - my brother who's 9 and my sister who's 7. I felt really proud that they saw me perform.'' For other students at Park View, the play was a unique opportunity to try something different. ``I always wanted to be in a play,'' said 11-year-old Ruby Rios. ``It's really fun learning how to play different characters.'' Chance Shelton, another sixth-grader, had to agree. ``This was a good opportunity to try acting,'' said Chance, decked out in a suit and tie. ``It was pretty easy once the lines are memorized.'' The performance came complete with a chorus and elaborate set designed by the students at Park View. ``I've done plays for four years here at the school,'' said co-director Ozbourn. ``There's a great community feeling by putting on the production.'' Ozbourn found the play while looking through a book of melodrama productions. She thought the play would be a great way to get the kids involved, while helping to shape their future. ``The great thing about this is that it makes kids realize that they can succeed,'' Ozbourn said. ``I'm waiting to see if any of the performers go on to become famous stars - some of the kids are really good, so I wouldn't be surprised.'' ``Dora, the Beautiful Dishwasher'' will be performed at 7 tonight at Park View Elementary School, 1500 Alexander St., Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. . Tickets are $1. Call (805) 520-6755. CAPTION(S): 3 Photos PHOTO (1-2--Color in Simi Edition only) (Photo 2 ran in Simi Edition only) Younger students, left, watch the sixth-grade performance of ``Dora, the Beautiful Dishwasher.'' Above, Matt Thomas Matt Thomas (Born February 27, 1987) is an Australian Rules Footballer, who currently plays for Port Adelaide in the AFL. Recruited at Pick number 8 in the 2006 Pre-season Draft from Sandringham, he has become known as a tough player. plays the villain VILLAIN., An epithet used to cast contempt and contumely on the person to whom it is applied. 2. To call a man a villain in a letter written to a third person, will entitle him to an action without proof of special damages. 1 Bos. & Pull. 331. . (3--Color in Simi Edition only) Matt Thomas, left, plays the villain with Patrick Atherton as Hector and Shannon MacInnes as Dora in a school performance Thursday. Tina Gerson/Daily News |
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