PHOTOS: Revelstoke Secondary School hosts ‘A Journey in Theatre’

Agrabah monologue performed by Danica Woolridge. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Agrabah monologue performed by Danica Woolridge. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Annabel Lee performed by Kimberly Poirier at Revelstoke Secondary School, May 24. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Annabel Lee performed by Kimberly Poirier at Revelstoke Secondary School, May 24. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Faryal Barna, Ruby Corbett, and Rio Zwart perform The Box from season 5 of Brooklyn 9-9. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Faryal Barna, Ruby Corbett, and Rio Zwart perform The Box from season 5 of Brooklyn 9-9. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Inigo and Wesley duologue from The Princess Bride, performed by Emilyn Rinsma-Jagt and Veronica Veideman. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Inigo and Wesley duologue from The Princess Bride, performed by Emilyn Rinsma-Jagt and Veronica Veideman. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
(Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)(Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
The Cows monologue, performed by Katy Mathewson-Byers. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)The Cows monologue, performed by Katy Mathewson-Byers. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Embrace Yourself, performed by Isabella Jesso. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Embrace Yourself, performed by Isabella Jesso. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Dion and Zeus duologue, performed by Kiara Cassity and Maya Howe-Short. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Dion and Zeus duologue, performed by Kiara Cassity and Maya Howe-Short. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
The Graverobbers performed by Faryal Barna, Ruby Corbett, Leila Daigle, Maya Howe-Short, and Rio Zwart. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)The Graverobbers performed by Faryal Barna, Ruby Corbett, Leila Daigle, Maya Howe-Short, and Rio Zwart. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Slaughter of the Lambs from Silence of the Lambs, performed by Clara Jenyon and Nolan Cross. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Slaughter of the Lambs from Silence of the Lambs, performed by Clara Jenyon and Nolan Cross. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Emilyn Rinsma-Jagt and Veronica Veideman perform HP Lovecraft’s Reanimator monologue. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Emilyn Rinsma-Jagt and Veronica Veideman perform HP Lovecraft’s Reanimator monologue. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Lucky’s Monologue from Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, performed by Maya Howe-Short. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Lucky’s Monologue from Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, performed by Maya Howe-Short. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Freddie Sykes (The Return) monologue from Twin Peaks, performed by Nolan Cross. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Freddie Sykes (The Return) monologue from Twin Peaks, performed by Nolan Cross. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Traffic Report monologue based on Welcome to Night Vale podcast performed by Veronica Veideman. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Traffic Report monologue based on Welcome to Night Vale podcast performed by Veronica Veideman. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
An Open Letter to a Ruby-Shoed Pixie by Teddy Hyde performed by Clara Kenyon. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)An Open Letter to a Ruby-Shoed Pixie by Teddy Hyde performed by Clara Kenyon. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Strange, adapted from Radio Workshop, performed by Esteban Awad, Nolan Cross, Ryan Howe, Jack Johnson, Devyn Maddison, and Evan Olsen. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Strange, adapted from Radio Workshop, performed by Esteban Awad, Nolan Cross, Ryan Howe, Jack Johnson, Devyn Maddison, and Evan Olsen. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Kathryn and Sally duologue from Teenagers by Roger Karshener, performed by Isabella Jesso and Madison Young. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Kathryn and Sally duologue from Teenagers by Roger Karshener, performed by Isabella Jesso and Madison Young. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Pretty Theft (Allegra) monologue from Adam Szymkowicz’s book, performed by Madison Young. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Pretty Theft (Allegra) monologue from Adam Szymkowicz’s book, performed by Madison Young. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Jane the Virgin monologue from episode one, season five, performed by Danica Wollridge. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)Jane the Virgin monologue from episode one, season five, performed by Danica Wollridge. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)

Revelstoke Secondary School (RSS) hosted a ‘Journey in Theatre’ last night (May 24), with performances of monologues, recreated scenes from films and tv shows, and original scenes, all performed by the talented students at RSS.

After a challenging week building up to the show, Theresa Browning’s drama class managed to assemble an array of performances for Wednesday and Thursday’s shows. ‘A Journey in Theatre’ was a night of short performances by the student’s at RSS.

With 18 performances, the themes were an eclectic mix of humour, drama, and mystery. The students took inspiration from a variety of sources. From tv shows like Twin Peaks, Brooklyn 9-9, and Jane the Virgin, to movies like Silence of the Lambs and The Princess Bride, the students performed a bit of everything.

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Browning left a message on the back of the programs for the students that made the evening happen, who were responsible for the acting and technical aspects of the show.

“A sincere thank you to the students who were ready and willing to rise to the occasion for the changes that needed to be made. You are all incredible,” said Browning.

There’s another night of performances at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre tonight (May 25). Curtain is at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5. Tonight’s showcase will be entirely different, with all new material to be performed.

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