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Charlotte's Web - Vero Voce Young Performer's Series Season Finale!

Vero
Voce School of Performing Arts is proud to present the



Season
Finale to its 2014 Young Performers Series, "Charlotte's Web".



 

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Adapted from the most acclaimed children's book of all time,
"Charlotte's Web" is directed by Vero Voce's Theatrical Artistic
Director, David M. Rodriguez.  The
production features 19 local talented young actors in the stage production
adapted by Joseph Robinette from the book by E. B. White.



"Charlotte's Web" introduces us to Wilbur (Izzy
Schamberger), a pig born into the world as the runt of his family on the farm
of the Arable family.  His life is spared
when the farmer's daughter, Fern (Madeline Hotham) begs her father to let her
keep Wilbur as a pet.  However, Fern's
love causes Wilbur to grow rapidly and the Arables are no longer able to take
care of him.  Wilbur is adopted by the
Zuckermans, the nearby aunt and uncle of Fern. 
It is on the Zuckerman farm that Wilbur meets Charlotte (Tori McKeehan),
a kind and wise spider who acts as a mother-type for all of the animals on the
farm. When the animals learn that Wilbur will soon be sold to be slaughtered,
Charlotte devises an intricate plan to save Wilbur's life, but the humble pig
soon learns that Charlotte's noble decision comes at a heartbreaking
price.  What follows is a children's
masterpiece that displays the powers of love, friendship, and sacrifice.  

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"I'm thrilled to finally be able to direct Charlotte's
Web," says Rodriguez.  "It's an
incredibly intelligent and mature story that contains values and themes that
are often overlooked."  Vero Voce's
production focuses on the characters and their relationships with each
other.  "It's important to fully
understand exactly what Charlotte is doing in order to save Wilbur,"
Rodriguez continues, "This is not by any means a cute story, so we're
staying away from any "adorable" aspect.  If you see this show, you will not see a
children's play; you will see a professional and talented cast that all happen
to be very young." 



The cast also includes Sofia Barbosa, Riley Brutto, Ben
Hommowun, Amelia Hutson, Alaina Karner, Charlie Karner, Jordie Karner, Courtney
McCarron, Liam McCarron, Zoe McKeehan, Emily Menke, Anna Niedermeier, Christina
Rausch, Maisie Sweeney, Natalie Sweeney, and Meghan Tucker.  The production features Assistant Director
Nicolette Calabrese and Stage Manager Whitney Smith, and Producers Dennis Brown
and Dawn Harkins.



"Charlotte's Web" runs at the Vero Voce School of
Visual & Performing Arts May 10th to May 18th.  Performances are Saturdays at 1pm and 4:30pm,
and Sundays at 3pm.  Tickets may be
purchased online at www.verovoce.com
or by phone at (630) 584-0139.



Vero Voce was established in 2001 specializing in private
voice, piano lessons and musical theatre coaching expanded into a 7,000 square
foot facility with multiple studios, classrooms, and a theatre at 951 State Avenue,
Suite F, in St Charles. Course offerings include all instruments, voice and
theatre classes and a full season of adult musical and non-musical productions
and a full season of children’s theatre productions.



More information about the many offerings at Vero Voce can
be obtained by visiting the website: verovoce.com, or calling (630) 584-0139.

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