Actors Studio Performance Troupe Presents Les Miserables!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2012

Kelowna Actors Studio Performance Troupe to perform the school edition of Les Miserables
(Kelowna, British Columbia) – One of the greatest musicals ever written has been specially adapted for students, and the high school age performers in Kelowna Actors Studio performance troupe, will present “Les Miserables School Edition” on the mainstage of Kelowna Actors Studio March 1 through 3 (including a Saturday matinee).
With 42 students between the ages of 10 to 18 years of age this extravaganza is sure to be one to be remembered.
Reserved tickets for “Les Mis School Edition” are $15 for adults/seniors and children.

This is an amazing show to introduce children to the magic of musical theatre.
Acknowledged as one of the greatest books and musicals ever written—and still running in major professional companies, Victor Hugo’s compelling tale of one man’s journey toward redemption and freedom was an instant hit with the masses when published in 1862 and has endured as a compelling story for nearly 150 years. It has been adapted for stage and screen several times, including the Tony-honored Broadway version.
The story focuses on paroled petty thief Jean Valjean’s struggle for redemption after being shown mercy, a goal made excruciatingly challenging by Inspector Javert, whose only moral compass is the law. Javert relentlessly pursues Valjean, who triumphs despite adversity.
“These students are up to this difficult and inspiring music,” says music director Norene Morrow. “It is thrilling to hear their rehearsals. The school edition cleans up a lot of the language while still keeping the powerful message of this Broadway masterpiece intact. It makes it perfect for the entire family.”
Singing major roles are Thomas Fournier (Brighton Beach Memoirs), as Jean Valjean, Gillian Reed (Nunsense) is Cosette, Joshua Donaldson (Lost in Yonkers) will be Javert and Marko Prodanovic (Annie) will be Marius. Other leads are Chelsea Spittle Eponine; Lucas Morehouse as Thenardier; Emily Sherwood as Madame Thenardier, Janel Filipiak in the role of Fantine and Cory DeRoos as Enjolras.
Randy Leslie, Artistic Managing Director is proud of the performance troupe, “I can’t think of any group of young people who are better prepared to bring the emotion and inspiring music of this show to life. This show is going to feature some fantastic vocal performances.”
Assisting Leslie are Norene Morrow as music director/vocal coach/costume design and James Long as stage manager as well as many amazing volunteers.

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