Support Community Theatre - Thank you for the Music - A Tribute to ABBA

I remember growing up, every once or twice a week we would go to the Community Center. This place as a young child was an adventure at all times. Parents, children and grand-parents would take part in dances, games, Halloween and Christmas parties etc., a real sense of community. At the opening night at the Hudson Theatre for "Thank you for the music, A Tribute to ABBA", I once again felt that sense of community. If you have ever done any community theatre, you not only understand the companionship off stage but you can see it clearly on stage. To watch young Catherine Potter (only 14 years old) perform along side such a diverse and talented cast and to watch her perform with such love and devotion with such a beautiful voice, is having a passion for musical theatre.

I think Gail Marchand outdid herself this year with the spectacular costumes, they really are something to see. As usual, her comedic funny side always stands out as well as her passion for performance. On a funny note, the story tellers, Zack (James Milvain) and Zee (John Wilson) were not only informative about the group ABBA (honestly, there were many facts I really didn`t know about them), their quick wit humor and sarcasm brought laughter to the crowd. Peter Giser will definitely bring you a few chuckles with his charismatic outlandish character and charm. Some fantastic vocals by Elizabeth Machado Viera, Rachael Crux, Bertha Bisanti as well as Alan Switzer but all the cast did a fabulous job with great help by the musical director Sheila Engel, Katz. A shot out to Dan Wheeler who looks great, performed and showed awesome diversity. Some of my favorites of the evening included I Know Him So Well, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen and Voulez-Vous but you will find something creative and intriguing about all the performances.

A big applaud to the set designer, Jean Claude Olivier and lighting crew, it set just the right ambiance and realism. The choreographer Philippe Gobeille with help from dance captain, Kim Beaver brought originality and diversity to the 70's stream of disco and jazz. Produced by Andre Marchand, an all together great show to support and help a great cause. Only from March 12th to the 29th, so don't miss it! Get your tickets at  http://www.villagetheatre.ca/Show/189.aspx. 

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