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yd Serving S@,_ Western Oklahoma | y4 Since 1901 | Weekday Editi ECHS Musical Productions Presents ‘The Lightning Thief’ Yoga For Everyone Offered Pictued are Luke Frieson as Percy Jackson and James Rob- inson who plays Luke.; Musical production teacher Allyson Thomas and assistant band director Kaimi Biscaino are in their first year at ECHS, and they are a couple. Staff photos by at the Arrowhead Center Sheryl Ponce. By Sheryl Ponce By Sheryl Ponce Arrowhead Center memberships are gearing up, and mem- ‘The Elk City music department has been working on the mu- bers will be eligible to take part of Gina Jones’ yoga classes ev- sical “The Lightning Thief} The Percy Jackson Musical, since Oc- ery Monday, Wednesday. and Friday from 10 am. to 11 a.m. tober under the direction of Allyson Thomas. The show will open and Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a.m, to 9 a.m. The classes are to the public on Feb. 9th, 11th, and 12th at 7 p.m. The cost for open to everyone without regard to age or physical ability. She admission is $10. The cast will also be presenting the show to also added a heated yoga class for physically adept students. students throughout the week. ‘There is an additional charge for the class that will take place ‘The show is a family-friendly musical that is a winning adap- Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. tation of Rick Riodan’s bestselling Disney-Hyperion novel. The “Once the Arrowhead opened in November, we were able story is about a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson, who has discov- Echidna/Camper), Luke Friesen (Percy Jackson), Alexis Snyder ered powers that he cannot control. He has monsters on his trail, (Annabeth), Rylee Yeager (Grover), Kelsey Davis (Clarisse), Gra- to start the yoga class. The classes have been well attended, and he is on a quest to find Zeus’ lighting bolt to stop a war be- cie Dillard (Squirrel, Camper, Statue), and Jinx Neeley (Medusa/ and there has been a consistent group of people coming. I have tween the Greek gods. The show features an original rock score. Minotaur/Camper). about six to 10 people at every class,” Jones said. ‘The cast includes James Robinson (Luke/Kurt Kobain), Emi- According to Thomas there is a cast of 23 anda crew of 10 who Jones has been teaching yoga for about eight years in Wash- ly Lowrance (Sally Jackson/Camper), Sara Huddlen (The Oracle/ have been working hard to bring the show to life. She said that ington, where she became a 200 hour Registered Yoga teacher. Camper), Thomas Wiesner (Chiron/Hades), Skylee Henson-Kra- the show has been student led, which includes the set design and props, She has been impressed by their dedication. Since she has taught 1000 hours, she is now an Experienced jaik (Mr.D/Charon/Camper), Mylee Moran (Silena Beauregard), Mathew Harper (Poseidon/Camper/Farmer/Gabe Ugliano), “The hardest part has been keeping up with the kids’ sched- Registered Yoga teacher. Her registry is through the Yoga Al- Brynlee Bustin (Katie Gardner), Keirsten McIntyre (Newscaster/ ules. We are very fortunate that our kids do everything that they liance. Camper/Statue), Makenzie Armstrong (Mrs. Dodds/Camper), do. We have kids in soccer, we have kids in basketball, band, “Yoga helps circulation, mobility, strength, balance, bet- Kate Ivester (Thalia/DJ Cerberus/Camper), Haylee Reed (Bian- and choir. It has been a little tricky, trying to accommodate my ter sleep, better breathing, and you start thinking about what ca/Camper/Statue), Abner Reyes (James Brown/Train Conduc- schedule with everybody else. But that’s a good thing to have you're eating, This is because you want to get into poses and tor/Camper), Aubry Shelton (Greyhound Passenger 2/Camp- that problem. We want them to not just be in the arts. We want you realize you may feel bloated. It is motivation Sometimes er), Seren Green (Mozart/Greyhound Passenger 1/Camper), with yoga, you find pain. It doesn’t cause pain, but sometimes Analiese Whittington (Ares/Camper), Pree Hull (Janis Joplin/ See Musical page 2. when you start working the body, you start finding things that have built up over time. It is like, ‘Oh, no, I've been doing things RCCT Auditions for First Production Coming one way, and I notice this other area hurts,” Jones explained. She continued to say that anyone can come try it, then the 26th and again March 31st through April 2nd. decide if they want to continue. Some people may come and Arganbright and Barnett will be looking to fill two female decide they need to walk more or take things easier. The class characters and two male characters, along with a telephone re- works on mobility, stretching, and a lot of muscle activation. pair man and a delivery man. Corie Bratter is a female in her ear- “We do get down to the floor, but there’s always an option ly 20s who is a free spirit and is newly married to Paul. Paul is a 20-year-old male attorney. Mrs. Banks is a 40- to 50-year-old to use the chair, Sometimes at the end of class we all are sitting woman who is Corie’s mother. Victor Velasco is a 40- to 60-year- in a chair stretching, like the figure four, twisting, ‘The class- old male, and he is the neighbor in the attic. es have all kind of people. We have a 78-year-old in there, and ‘The romantic comedy by Neil Simon premiered in 1963 on she’s rocking it. The morning classes have all been retired walk- Broadway with Robert Redford and Elizabeth Ashley in the star- New Sunen’y oe> ring roles. It was made into a film in 1967 that starred Robert ers that come, and they continue to come,” Jones added. Redford and Jane Fonda. She said that they strengthen muscles, and that strength BAREFOOT ‘The story is about newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter. The leads to balance. Balance leads to the strength. They work on couple are different because he is a strait-laced attorney, and mobility rather than flexibility because mobility is the range she is a free spirit who is looking for the newest kick. Their new of motion of the joints. Jones noted how much improvement apartment is too expensive and needs some upkeep, such as new plumbing and paint. After their honeymoon, Corie’s mother the students have gained since November. ‘The consistency of comes to visit them. During a chaotic disaster of a dinner, she attendance has been important to improvement, but students begins to play matchmaker for her mother with their neighbor, can attend when they can. Velasco. Paul does not understand Corie. He is boring, and she ‘The evening heated class will be seven sessions. Students By Sheryl Ponce wants him to be more spontaneous. “Barefoot in the Park “is where they begin to understand each other. will start and attend seven session increments, and each one ‘The first production of the Red Carpet Community Theatre’s Although the cast is small, there will be opportunity for help will pay for the seven-session class. 2023 season will open with Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park.” with sets, costumes, and tech. Everyone interested in theatre Jones would like anyone and everyone to come out to try it. Directors Ashley Arganbright and Joshua Barnett will be holding should come out to RCCT to get involved in the new 2023 season. See if it is something that will work for them. She encourages auditions Monday, Feb. 6th and Tuesday, Feb. 7th, at 7 p.m. in ‘The show is possible through grants and support by the Okla- the RCCT theatre located at 422 N. Jefferson. Those who wish to homa Arts Council and local businesses. Other shows this year people to purchase a membership to attend the class free or audition need to be at the theatre by 6:45 p.m. to fillout an au- include “Wait Until Dark,” "Matilda, Jr.” “Chicago,” and “Miracle they will have to pay fora day pass. dition form. The show will open on March 24th and run through _ on 34th Street.” 000 0 Weather / 94 Vol. 120, No. 9 Mail delivery View online oI renee nn « tomorrow 75 cents, 8 pgs. 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com