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Rainbow Company Presents “Unsung Characters From Nevada’s Past”
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17th Episode Of Nevada Musical Series Focuses On Las Vegas Heroes
The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre will present “Unsung Characters from Nevada’s Past” Feb. 5-14 at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The 50-minute original new musical, appropriate for all ages, tells stories from the early years of Las Vegas, focusing on the characters of Walter Bracken, Pop Squires, Helen J. Stewart, Roy Martin and Mary Nettles. These characters were important in the development of the city, but many of today’s residents have no idea who they were or how they helped Las Vegas grow. Show times are 7 p.m. Feb. 5, 7, 11, 12 and 13; and 2 p.m. Feb. 8, 13 and 14. Tickets are priced at $3 for children age 12 and under, $5 for teens and seniors, and $7 for adults. Tickets are available by mail, telephone or in person. Call the Reed Whipple center at (702) 229-6211 for tickets and more information.
Rainbow Company Artistic Director Karen McKenney is the playwright and director of a cast of five adults, all of whom play several parts. J Neal, Martha Watson, JP Kentros, Sara Fontaine and Michael Connolly perform in this 17th episode of the Rainbow Company’s annual series on Nevada history. The music is by J Neal, with lyrics by Tom Dyer. Sets and props were prepared by Kristopher Shepherd, with costumes by Emily Anderson and lighting design by Jody Caley. Beginning Feb. 16, this production will tour local elementary schools on Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 2009. A few performance dates still are available to interested schools.
The nationally recognized Rainbow Company Youth Theatre holds auditions open to both adults and young people throughout the year. The award-winning staff offers classes in all aspects of theatre for ages 4 through high school at Reed Whipple Cultural Center and Charleston Heights Arts Center, and presents five productions annually that bring the magic of live theatre to family audiences. There is also a spring break workshop and a summer conservatory. Rainbow Company is a program of the city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services. For more information about the company, or to book a tour performance, call (702) 229-6553.