Mr. Smith goes to Jamestown

Youth theater to debut ‘Pocahontas’

By Rob Cullivan

The Sandy Post, Nov 24, 2009

Behind the scenes

Savannah Campbell, 17, a senior at Corbett High School and the stage manager for “Pocahontas,” enjoys being completely stressed out.

“I tell when the lights go on and off, I tell everyone when the show starts, I go to every rehearsal, I work on scripts,” she says. “I like the busyness, I like being involved that way. It takes a lot of work and time.”

Even though she’s not on stage, Savannah says she actually feels she has more to do than anyone on it.

“Even the director will say that the stage manager has more lines than actors and actresses because I’m telling people what to do during the whole play,” she says.

Big show

Both Savannah and Dunlop say “Pocahontas” will dazzle audience members. Dunlop adds that the dancing “is probably some of the highest quality we’ve had with CYT,” adding that noted Portland area choreographer John Armour has volunteered to help stage fight scenes.

“It’s going be a big amazing show with tons of lights and lots of actions going on,” Savannah says.

If you go

WHAT: Christian Youth Theater presents “The Legend of Pocahontas.”

WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 27 and Dec. 4; 3 and 7 pm. Saturdays, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5; 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29.

WHERE: Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 S.E. Stark St.

COST: $12 online, $14 door. $3 off for ages 4 to 15 as well as seniors. Children up to age 3 pay youth price if they need own seats. Group discount for 10 or more is $9 per ticket. No group discount at door.

SCHOOL DAY SHOW: 9:30 a.m. and noon Friday, Dec. 4. $6 per student. One adult free per each group of 15 students, additional adults $6.

INFO: Call 360-750-8550 or visit www.cytvanport.org.

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