CHILDREN'S MUSICAL `DWARFS' ALL OTHERS.Byline: Jean Vogel Special to the Daily News ``Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'' is for children of all ages, says Kay Barker of the musical play she and Lynne O'Hanlon are directing this weekend and next at Hollow Hills Elementary School elementary school: see school. in 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. . This year's ``non-Disney version'' is the 10th annual collaboration by the two past presidents of the Simi Valley Branch, American Association of University Women ''This article or section is being rewritten at The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. . Working with other organizations, the AAUW AAUW abbr. American Association of University Women branch began sponsoring live children's theater in 1970, when there was little other opportunity for local youngsters to have this experience. In 1988 the branch began its own productions, under Barker's leadership. Appearing in the first production, ``Alice,'' O'Hanlon soon became director Barker's assistant and subsequently co-director. Except for last year - when AAUW presented a musical play by Simi Valley writer Cheryl Talbot - the branch purchases the scripts, which ``must include music,'' Barker said. Branch members and their children get the first casting call. Other cast members this year include two teen-agers and a number of teachers, two from the Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by . Usually each of the directors finds a minor role to fill. Neither of the directors had participated in theatrical productions prior to AAUW's Children's Theater, except, suggested Barker, for the dramatic presentations she sometimes uses as a third-grade teacher. O'Hanlon added that her only ``on stage'' experience had been performances with her Burbank High School Burbank High School may refer to:
Both of the directors grew up in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, and raised their families in Simi Valley, where Barker has lived for 27 years and O'Hanlon for 29. They've discovered they also have in common the same high school graduation date. The teaching profession called both. O'Hanlon teaches computer science and aerobics at Pierce College In 2006 the Library won a national Excellence award. Academics Pierce College offers associate's degrees, mainly in the arts and sciences. There are also certificate programs in early childhood education, social services, dental hygienist, and others. . She has written text books about each subject. With the purpose of introducing young children to live theater, the performance of ``Snow White'' will run about 90 minutes, said Barker. Admission has been priced to make it affordable as entertainment for the whole family. The smallest youngsters sit on ``carpet squares'' close to the stage. O'Hanlon remarked that when she is on stage and can see the response in the children's eyes, it makes all the work of preparation worthwhile. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. tonight; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday. There is no Friday performance scheduled next weekend. Saturday's and Sunday's times will be the same as this weekend. Admission is $3.50, reservations not required. All proceeds benefit the branch scholarship fund. For more information, call Barker at 522-1773 or O'Hanlon at 527-1531. Hollow Hills School is at 828 Gibson Ave. |
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