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That afternoon it was as if I was attending a large family reunion where everyone was actually happy to see each other and share their talents! Tempers may have flared later in the day but while I was watching, the experience could not have appeared more pleasant and normal. No one appeared to be trying to outdo others in the cast. Many have extensive experience at Candlelight and in other theatres in the area. Some of the faces (and dancing feet) were familiar to me, including Leo Battle, Elliot Clough, Sarah Grover, Eric Heine, Sara Kowalski, Heather McClain, Kent Sugg, Broc Timmerman, and David Wygant. I was in awe of the natural talent in evidence. Lack of scenery, costumes, or orchestra, did not appear to affect the rehearsing performers, who acted, sang and danced as if they were on a stage in front of a large audience. The “orchestra” consisted of a man at a keyboard, and another hitting a soundbox for some recording helps. I didn’t see the set, which is to be a replica of lower Manhattan in 1899. Payne and Peters have put together an incredibly talented group of performers of many ages for this based-on-an actual event show. He appears to be as patient as choreographer Peters, and the two seem to have utmost respect from the assembled cast. Pat Payne, Directorĭirector Pat Payne has impeccable credentials. Their voices are excellent, and their physical chemistry is dynamic. When they took their places in the rehearsal for the Act Two run-through, they stunned the viewing cast. On hand to watch the initial dance routine were Harmony Livingston and Logan Traver who are the production’s leads. The first scene I saw being rehearsed consisted of just a few bars of an Act Two song and dance, “King of New York.” The routine was being rehearsed as a “soft shoe.” The floor of the rehearsal room cannot withstand the strain of tap shoes which will be featured when the show opens on stage. Visibly helpful during the rehearsal was Stage Manager Malia Stoner who appeared to be everywhere, when needed. Everyone was doing his or her darndest to hit the steps correctly as Peters counted, “One, two, three, four…” The rehearsal was set to continue for possibly eight more hours that day. The performers I saw rehearsing had already passed the “tryout” period and had been cast for the show.
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We are aware that professional athletes train unmercifully, but seldom realize the theater performers have similarly arduous training.
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The current “Newsies” director, Pat Payne advised me a few weeks ago that the dancers were going through a couple weeks of “dancing boot camp.” He noted, “The show is so physical that the dancers must have great stamina to make it through the full two and one-half hours each performance.” Matthew Peters, Choreographer I did see a version of the show last summer at Tuacahn in Southern, Utah, and was thunderstruck by the ten minutes of opening-scene dancing. Nor did I see the original Broadway production or subsequent touring company. I did not see the”Newsies” movie on which the theater production was based. And no one seemed to complain when he said, “Ok, let’s try it again.” He choreographed, directed, and is in the cast of the currently-running “The Little Mermaid” in Boulder. Peters was counting as the dancers went through the steps time and time again.
Again - one, two, three, four….” Choreographer Matthew D.
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There were about 15 ensemble dancers – 12 guys and three girls, plus about ten other performers, all acting, singing, and dancing. I arrived at the theatre’s rehearsal hall to spend a couple of hours watching the cast go through their paces. The show doesn’t open until June 29, but cast and crew were in full preparation of what has potential of being a seasonal winner. Tuesday, June 12, the entire cast of “Newsies” assembled for what looked to be a marathon rehearsal. I decided to look into the “making” of a show, and received permission to attend a rehearsal of Disney’s “Newsies,” now in preparation at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse. This has been an especially rich season for Colorado theatre, including such wonders as “Ragtime” at Midtown Arts Center, “The Little Mermaid” at Boulder Dinner Theatre Stage, ”Sunday in the Park with George” at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, and the upcoming “Grease” at Midtown Arts. I take for granted the extensive work that has usually gone into making a play or musical succeed. I continue to get an adrenalin rush each time I sit in an audience, waiting to be amazed as the lights go down and the show begins, especially musicals. Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Offers Acclaimed Show “Newsies” For Summer Run.