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Seventh-grader previews Old Orchard junior high play, invites community to April performances
Summary
Seventh-grader Kaylee Field told the Skokie SD 68 board she is 'a little bit anxious' but hopeful about the school's upcoming production of Beauty and That Beast, and students performed a short scene and shared show dates (April 30 and May 1).
Seventh-grader Kaylee Field told the Skokie School District 68 board she is "a little bit anxious about our performance, but I think we're gonna do great," and invited the community to attend the junior-high production.
Kaylee introduced herself at the public-participation portion of the meeting and said the show — billed as a comedic twist on Disney's Tale — will run April 30 at 6 p.m. and May 1 at 7 p.m. Students then introduced roles and performed a short scene for the board; several students talked about past theater experience and encouraged peers to participate in drama activities.
Board members and the superintendent praised the students and staff for their work. Principal/department representative (standing in for Mr. Ella) asked the students to take places for a brief onstage demonstration and noted the theater team is also launching an improv club. The board urged families and community members to attend the performances.
The presentation came during the meeting's public-comment segment and was followed by acknowledgments from the superintendent and trustees. The district posted details for the performances and related events on the school website.
