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To comply with health and safety protocols, the Oak Bay-based schoolB次元官网网址檚 livestreamed year-end musical features two distinct 23-person casts rather than the traditional full student body show.
The Tony Award-winning musical satire Urinetown, set in a dystopian future, has earned universal praise for how it satirizes corporate mismanagement, capitalism and politics through the story of a greedy corporation that privatizes toilets, forcing citizens to pay to pee.
A revolution flows as people vow to regain their personal freedom.
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The subject matter, music and creative potential were key to selecting this musical, but also it afforded adaptability during the pandemic, Marshall said.
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Costain was happy being able to return to her hometown to work on such a fun show.
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It also features professional musicians, providing work during a year when it has been scarce.
Performances are broadcast live from the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Oak Bay.
The red cast performed last weekend. The green cast performs June 3 at 7:30 p.m., June 4 at 6 p.m. and June 5 at 12:30 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available online at , by phone at 250-595-9970 or email boxoffice@ccpacanada.com.
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