Island schools take to the stage
'Tis the season for children's theater. Last week, Edgartown School students performed their fall musical, "The Wizard of Oz." More than 25 students in grades five through eight participated in the play, along with faculty guest performances.
In Edgartown School's production of "The Wizard of Oz" are (background from left) Alexandra Habekost, Ethan Donovan, Mary Morano, Erin Hill. In the foreground from left: Lee Hayman, Gabriella Hoxsie, and Erik Faber. Photos by Ralph Stewart This weekend, the Oak Bluffs School presents "Aladdin," and the Vineyard Playhouse's Fourth Grade Theater Project begins with Edgartown School students.
Among the 40 students involved is Sam Permar who plays Aladdin this weekend at the Oak Bluffs School, with Sarah Dawson as Jasmine and Oliver Carson as the Genie, in three performances: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 pm. Admission is $7; $5 for children, and $25 for families.
In its 16th year, the Vineyard Playhouse's Fourth Grade Theater Project begins performances this Saturday, with Edgartown School children actors Ewellen Carlos, Samantha Cassidy, Julia Crocker, Megan Donovan, Kelsey Fiske, Curtis Fournier, Rebeca Lima, Audrey McCarron, John Murray, and Christopher Patnaude. The plays are "Derby Drama" by Ms. Herr's class, and "Cave Critters" by Ms. Mello's class. Performances are at 2 and 7 pm on Nov. 14, at the Vineyard Playhouse. Admission is $6; $4 for children. For more information, call 508-696-6300 or visit vineyardplayhouse.org.
Portraying The Wizard of Oz, Erik Farber's face was projected on a screen at last Saturday's performance.
They're off to see the wizard: The Cowardly Lion (Luke McCracken), Dorothy Gale (Gabrielle Hoxsie), The Scarecrow (Alley Ellis), and The Tin Man (Amandine Muniz). 
Auntie Em (assistant principal Anne Fligor) and Uncle Henry (principal John Stevens).
Don't mess with Bethany Cobb when she's the Wicked Witch of the West.
