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The musical, based on the well-known Disney film, featured Niah Davis as Ariel and Jono Devey as Prince Eric.
The 225-seat multi-purpose room was sold out for every show except opening night, where only about 10 seats were unfilled.
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As with previous performances in the space, Bartlett said the facility could use significant improvement.
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The space is also not accessible to wheelchairs and walkers, said Heinrichs.
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She has been trying to get a theatre built for the last six years along with Ron Broda and Society members. She said they are grateful for the communityB次元官网网址檚 generosity so far, but they are still looking for a large corporate donor to come forward.
B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e looking for the community angel looking to put their stamp on the school by adding a well-deserved theatre space which will be used by the community as well.B次元官网网址�
To raise money, there is a ValentineB次元官网网址檚 Dance on Feb. 10 at Saanich Fairgrounds Main Hall featuring Commodores Big Band, Bayside Big Band and StellyB次元官网网址檚 Jazz Band. Tickets are $20 and can be bought at Brentwood Bay Village Empourium, Seahorses Cafe and StellyB次元官网网址檚 Secondary or online at brownpapertickets.com/event/3206034. There are door prizes and a cash bar.
