SEASONED CHILDREN BRING CLASSIC ALIVE.Byline: Greg Botonis Daily News Staff Writer A racially charged trial is depicted through the eyes of three schoolchildren schoolchildren school npl → écoliers mpl; (at secondary school) → collégiens mpl; lycéens mpl schoolchildren school in the Palmdale Playhouse stage version of Harper Lee's acclaimed novel ``To Kill a Mockingbird mockingbird: see mimic thrush. mockingbird Any of several New World birds of a family (Mimidae) known for their mimicry of birdsong. The common, or northern, mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) can imitate the songs of 20 or more species within 10 .'' The tale, made into an Academy Award-winning 1962 movie starring Gregory Peck, centers around racial tension in a small Southern town in the 1930s, as narrated by attorney Atticus Finch's young daughter, Scout. ``The play follows the movie more than the book,'' said director Donna Jackson Donna Jackson is the name of a fictional character on the BBC television series Holby City. The character is portrayed by actress Jaye Jacobs. [1] The character first appeared on-screen on 16 March 2004 in episode Baptism of Fire . ``The book is richer but the movie centers around the main conflict, which is in the courtroom. ``It's a wonderful story and the kids tell it,'' Jackson added. ``They are the emotion. They are the show.'' The play will open a six-show run at 8 p.m. Friday at the Palmdale Playhouse, 38334 10th St. E. The three child stars are 11-year-old Sheri Doss as Scout, 11-year-old Ryan Westfall as her older brother, Jem, and 10-year-old Dustin Hayes as their friend Dill. Sheri, a student at Nancy Cory Elementary School elementary school: see school. , performed in the one-act ``When the World Was Flat'' at Antelope Valley College Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college located in Lancaster, California, USA. It is operated by the Antelope Valley Community College District, with a primary service area of 1,945 square miles covering portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties. . Ryan, a student at Pearblossom Elementary School, has performed in various plays for his school, usually in lead roles. Dustin, a student at Desert Christian School A Christian School is a school run on Christian principles or by a Christian organization. The nature of Christian schools varies enormously from country to country according to the religious, educational, and political culture. , is a stage newcomer, but 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. Jackson, he performs ``like a veteran.'' ``These kids are great,'' Jackson said. ``They are easy to work with and the amount of professionalism they have at that age is incredible.'' Others in the cast include Randy Rogers as Atticus Finch Atticus Finch is a fictional character in Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus is a lawyer, resident of Maycomb County, Alabama, and the father of Jeremy Atticus "Jem" Finch and Jean Louise "Scout" Finch. , Sidney R. Saddler as Tom Robinson, Rebeka Heath as Mayella Ewell, Richard Miratti as Bob Ewell, Dan Miner as Boo Radley and Bettye Davis as Calpurnia. The play will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 and 6, and at 2 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 7. All seats are $12 and are available at the Playhouse box office or by calling (805) 267-5685. CAPTION(S): 3 Photos PHOTO (1--Color) Sidney R. Saddler, right, portrays Tom Robinson during a courtroom scene from ``To Kill a Mockingbird'' with Randy Rogers, left, as Atticus Finch. (2--Color) Played by Dan Miner, Boo Radley carries Jem Finch, played by Ryan Westfall, in the Palmdale Playhouse production, which starts Friday. (3) Sheri Doss, left, Ryan Westfall and Dustin Hayes portray the youngest members of Harper Lee's classic drama, ``To Kill a Mockingbird.'' Jeff Goldwater/Daily News |
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