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Les Miserables, School EditionDirected by: Clayton Younkin
The School Edition is specially adapted and licensed by Music Theatre International and Cameron Mackintosh."LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION" TO BE PRESENTED [ At right: Cole Ragsdale and Alex Gilbert ] Garland, Texas, July 27, 2009 — Garland Civic Theatre’s Children On Stage will continue their production of “Les Miserables School Edition” at the Granville Arts Center in Downtown Garland. Performances for the second weekend are scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, July 30 to August 2, 2009. Evening performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday are at 7:30 PM; matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday are at 2:30 PM. Tickets are available at the Arts Center Box Office, 972-205-2790, for all performances. Ticket prices are $14 for Thursdays and Matinees and $15 for Fridays and Saturday evenings. Discounts are available for those under 19 and over 60. Please be aware that there is a convenience fee of $1 added to each ticket.  [ At left: Cassidy Cocke as young Cosette ]“Les Misérables School Edition” with the book by Alain Boublil, music by Claude-Michel Schonberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and Alain Boublil has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours, while carefully maintaining the integrity of one of the greatest musicals ever written. This epic story, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19 year term and not only becomes an honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father – violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean’s adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.  [ At right: Emily Hawkins as Cosette ]Cast members include Cole Ragsdale as Jean Valjean, Alex Gilbert as Javert, Carolyn Baker as Fantine, Emily Hawkins as Cosette, Cassidy Cocke as Young Cosette, Braden Herndon as Thenardier, Jayci VanCleave as Madame Thenardier, Alexis Henderson as Eponine, Mary Faith LaPrade as Young Eponine, Lindsay Haden as Gavroche, Kyle Coughlin as Enjolras, Grant Steiner as Bishop, and Trey Orman as Marius. The ensemble includes Delaney Beckman, Ty Cowart, Amber Fields, Emily Garcia, Natalie Garcia, Laura Humphrey, Hannah Kilpatrick, Erin Matthews, Josh Miller, Stephanie Robertson, Selena Rodriguez, Eric Ryan, Edgar Segura, Madeline Steiner, and Anthony Willis. The production is directed by Clayton Younkin who directed last year’s “Seussical, the Musical”, the music director is Mary Medrick, the costume designer is Emily Hunt, and the set was designed by Joseph Cummings. Garland Civic Theatre, a member of Garland Chamber of Commerce and Texas Non-profit Theatres will begin its 42nd season with this production. Season sponsors include Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc., Texas Commission on the Arts, and The Dallas Morning News. Visit the GCT website at www.garlandcivictheatre.org or call 972-485-8884 for additional information. |
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