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Belmont secondary students are launching Cabaret 2011, a multi-stage show that blends live music, dance, humour and drama, all under the banner of B次元官网网址淟ove.B次元官网网址� Four public performances are scheduled March 10 to 12.
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Drama teacher Melissa Young says the plot follows the rise and fall of two relationships, one marred by a slothful gamer and the other due to suspected infidelity.
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A year in development, the performance incorporates video technology and voice-overs, as well as simulated texting between the characters, driving home the contemporary story line. At least 100 music students and dozens of dance and drama students are co-ordinating and performing in the show, as it rotates from stage to stage.
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Student Hayden Avery points out the music will be modern, diverse and occasionally old B次元官网网址� from the 1970s. Songs from Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Lionel Richie and Jimi Hendrix highlight the playlist.
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The production is underwritten with volunteer help from parents and teachers, from stage construction to sound and light setup. The stage manager, a Belmont grad, is flying in from Calgary using holiday time to help co-ordinate the show. B次元官网网址淥nce itB次元官网网址檚 in your blood, people like to be part of it,B次元官网网址� Dawson said. B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 a close knit community.B次元官网网址�
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The show also acts as scholarship fundraiser for fine arts students to attend summer camps, individual lessons or for post-secondary.
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Cassandra Herbert was in Grade 9 when she was dazzled by the 2009 performance. As a singer, she knew she had to get on that stage.
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Showtimes for Love
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