Stagecraft Seminars (Class Size Limited)

Date: First session Saturday, January 21

Time: 9-11 a.m.

Where: McCoy's Grand Theatre, 121 North Main St., Moorefield

What to bring:  Notebook, pen or pencil, comfortable clothes (dress in layers), and a desire to learn

Cost: Free!

Contact: Keith Miller at 304-851-2878 or email at kmiller1973@yahoo.com

Are you interested in attending stagecraft seminars instructed by qualified individuals in lighting/scenery design and construction, acting techniques, stage combat, improvisation and more?  Here’s the chance!  The first of these seminars is scheduled for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, January 21, at McCoy’s Grand Theatre, 121 North Main St., Moorefield.  At this first session, a schedule of further dates will be distributed.  Scheduling concessions will be made, if possible.  And…the seminars are offered free of charge!

Class size will be limited to 15 members.  Call Keith Miller at 304-851-1878 or email him at kmiller1973@yahoo.com for details.

"Pollyanna"

Show Dates: Friday through Sunday, March 16-18 and March 23-25

Times: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays

Place: McCoy's Grand Theatre, 121 North Main St., Moorefield

"Pollyanna" is coming to the stage at McCoy's Grand Theatre!  Directed by Susan Garrett, who last directed "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," Pollyanna is the story of a young orphan who steadfastly searches for the good in any situation, and the transformative effect that her attitude has on everyone she encounters.

Here is a summary of the play from Pioneer Drama Service: "This is the delightful, classic tale of the greatest optimist of all time... Pollyanna.  But it's much more than that.  It's the story how a little girl's faith in her father's promise — that you can find something good about anything that happens — guides her steadfastly through circumstances that most adults would find formidable.  Pollyanna becomes an orphan, and she is placed into the care of her purely pessimistic and domineering aunt.  Talk about difficult circumstances-the clash of hope and doubt meeting under the same roof!  The town itself isn't much better.  Led by a "fire and brimstone" pastor whose favorite Bible verse is "Woe unto you," folks are always complaining, feeling sorry for themselves and viewing their existence as dark and dreary.  Yet, Pollyanna faithfully plays her "glad game," innocently teaching it to others wherever she goes.  The hired help, such as maid Nancy, cook Mrs. Durgin and gardener Old Tom, seem to catch on first.  Other townspeople like hypochondriac Mrs. Snow and her sarcastic daughter Millie slowly learn the joy of the game too.  Charmingly narrated by Jimmy Bean, another orphan, we also meet the hermit-like John Pendleton and Dr. Chilton, who had closed his heart to taking risks...  that is, until he met Pollyanna."

Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $7 for students and children.  Tickets may be purchased at the box office, which opens approximately 30 minutes before the show.  Advance ticket information will be available at a later date.