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By Leyla Hinojosa-Zurar
The Brewer High School theatre department will be introducing a new UIL show to the public this year. “James and the Giant Peach”, will be performed at the county UIL showing at Chisholm trail this spring.
“Our cast is working very hard and I'm expecting good things,” Director Aja Jones said.
Jones decided that contrary to the previous show, “The Ghetto”, which unfortunately did not get to finish out the UIL season due to covid, this show will not be missing out on the rest of the season. Rehearsal processes are well underway and they are hoping to begin competing within a few weeks. The Cast of ‘James and the Giant Peach’ have worked tirelessly to build the magnificent set build of the famous ‘Peach’. They are however working virtually to find costume designs and have pulled UIL set builds and pieces in order to finalize for the upcoming competition season.
“It's a lot of work but we can get it done” Stage Manager, Tara Kelly spoke.
With the spring season approaching fast, it is a marvel at all the work being done within the COVID restrictions placed. Yet no matter how difficult it may be to complete the set and costume designs they are powering through.
“We’re working with handicap costumes to get a feel for how the actual costumes will feel, we have Kayle Richie in a laundry hamper to project the feeling of the worm costume she is cast in.” Bailey Corely, the show's sound producer informed me.
The shows important showing and viewing dates have not yet been posted but will inform the school when it comes time to support at the first public showing. With a new show it is always difficult to get the movement going with school support, especially with everything going on for our country. However, it is important we attend the events with caution and civility, to show our enthusiasm for our Brewer High’s Theatre Department.
“We are hoping to finish this season off strong and win the district competition we were pulled away from last year.” Corely told us.