KIDS TAKE SPOTLIGHT IN MUSICAL; PUPILS END SCHOOL YEAR IN HIGH NOTE.Byline: John Huddy Daily News Staff Writer The pupils and teachers at Conejo Elementary School elementary school: see school. have been planning the musical ``That's Entertainment'' since the start of the school year in September September: see month. . They've they've Contraction of they have. they've have worked on the production during and after school, using their own personal time to produce and rehearse re·hearse v. re·hearsed, re·hears·ing, re·hears·es v.tr. 1. a. To practice (a part in a play, for example) in preparation for a public performance. b. . On Thursday, they took to the stage, showing what they could do. ``I'm a little nervous,'' said sixth-grade singer Perla Montano. ``But I feel really happy to get a chance to participate in the play - I can't wait for my parents to see me.'' Written and directed by first-grade teacher Janice Hague, the Hague, The (hāg), Du. 's Gravenhage or Den Haag, Fr. La Haye, city (1994 pop. 445,279), administrative and governmental seat of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, capital of South Holland prov., W Netherlands, on the North Sea. production features pupils from the third to sixth grades. ``Children need experience in getting up in front of an audience,'' explained Hague. ``The play allows them to do this - that's what school is all about . . . the experience.'' Hague, who has taught at Conejo Elementary for five years, said the performances not only gave her a chance to write, but also gives the pupils a chance to try out their acting skills. ``I love acting,'' said fifth-grade lead dancer Catherine Stevens. ``It's really exciting being in a play like this one. When I grow up I'd like to be an actress so I can do this all the time.'' Catherine's supporting cast agreed. ``This is great, it's really fun performing in front of everyone like this,'' said sixth-grader Bernard Ber·nard , Claude 1813-1878. French physiologist noted for his study of the digestive and nervous systems. Bukowski, who plays the role of Mark. ``I love acting and singing - I'll probably keep acting when I'm older, too.'' Thursday's performance marks the final production of the school year. Other shows have included the annual Christmas production and the ``Spring Fling Spring Fling can refer to:
``This give the kids a chance to have their place in the spotlight Spotlight can refer to at least three types of lighting:
The show provides real school spirit, bringing parents, faculty and the kids all together, said Chris Hague, the writer's husband. Angel Luna brought her 11-month-old child, Caleb, to see her daughter, Jessica, sing in the play. ``A lot more effort was put into this one. It gives kids a lot of confidence - prepares them for junior high school,'' Luna said. The show includes musical selections such as ``Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries'' and ``Put on a Happy Face,'' plus tap-dancing, actors and a chorus. ``That's Entertainment'' will continue today with a performance at 9 a.m. and another at 7 p.m. The public is invited to the performances at Conejo Elementary, 280 Conejo School Road. CAPTION(S): 2 Photos PHOTO (1--Color) Pupils at Conejo Elementary School perform a number from the musical ``That's Entertainment'' at the Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. campus Thursday. The production, which will be performed again this morning and tonight, features pupils from third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades doing a variety of songs. (2--Color) Youngsters present a clown-themed number to the audience during Thursday's school production. Bob Halvorsen/Daily News |
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