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EXIT 7 YOUTH PLAYERS present
SNOW WHITE
and the
SEVEN DWARFS
by Jessie Braham White
Directed by Kim Lynch
Produced by Winnie Cardaropoli
Produced by special arrangement with
Samuel French, Inc.
August 12, 13, 19 and 20, 2011 at 7:30pm
August 14 and 21, 2011 at 2:00pm
First produced by Winthrop Ames at The Little Theater, New York, October 31, 1921
REVIEWED BY B. G. GRANT
Wilhelm & Jacob Grimm were German academics, linguists and cultural researchers who collected folklore. They are among the best-known story tellers of European folk tales: their work popularized such stories as "Cinderella" (Aschenputtel), "Hansel and Gretel" (Hänsel und Gretel), "Rumpelstiltskin" (Rumpelstilzchen), and "Snow White" (Schneewittchen). Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first animated feature film produced in America, has garnered much attention and many awards since its release in 1937. Thus going in, this reviewer, a great fan of the Brothers Grimm and Disney, knew what to expect. I became so engrossed in their amazing performances that I neglected to take copious notes.
Opening night of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs warmed my heart and tickled my funny bone. There is much happy hopping and feather flapping among the youngest who exhibit tireless energy. The young ladies of the court are graceful, poised and deliver their lines incredibly well. The dwarfs – Blick, Flick, Glick, Snick, Plick, Whick and Quee -- are absolutely adorable. Kudos to Director Kim Lynch for her expert guidance of this show’s performers – all forty six of them! Ranging from first graders to high school seniors, these young people meld, act, react and even adlib, to the delight of the audience.
The personality that seems to link the individual scenarios together is Sir Dandiprat Bombas, the Court Chamberlain, played by an animated Rick Giordano. This high school junior hilariously ushers various characters in and out of scenes, on and off stage, while desperately trying not to trip over his own feet.
Macduffie senior Rachel Messbauer, cast as Princess Snow White, has a regal air about her as she delivers her lines with feeling and sincerity.
In her first performance with Exit 7 Players, Teresa Hart is outstanding as the evil Queen Brangomar, who in the end experiences Karma that comes around.
Fourteen-year-old Michaela Crowther is a natural in the role of Witch Hex, who, having a few problems of her own, still has the wherewithal to conger up enough magic to do the deed.
As for the remaining forty-two cast members, the intent here is not to ignore, but to extend a collective Standing O for a job exceptionally well done!
Once again, the video and projection design of Frank Disco, Technical Director, adds a special touch to the production. Makeup artists Mackenzie Johnson (age 13) and Angelina Gonzalez (age 12) worked their magic to add to the fantasy. To the many involved in the costuming: beautiful, charming, delightful and amazing.
This wonderful production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by the awesome Exit 7 Youth Players did not disappoint. Don’t miss it!
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