Burnaby high school students are bringing their talents to the stage in spring productions this month.
A comedy musical, a Peter Pan prequel and an evening of Shakespeare are among the offerings for local theatre fans, and members of the community are invited to turn out to support the students.
BURNABY NORTH SECONDARY
Burnaby North is staging The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee from March 6 through 9.
The production is a comedy musical, set at Putnam Valley Middle School, where six quirky young people are are competing in a spelling bee – run by three equally quirky adults.
It’s on at 7 p.m. nightly starting Tuesday, March 6 and running until Friday, March 9. Tickets are $10 for students and $13 regular admission.
It’s on in the drama studio at Burnaby North Secondary School, 751 Hammarskjold Dr.
BURNABY CENTRAL SECONDARY
Burnaby Central Secondary School is offering up the Shakespearean favourite A Midsummer Night’s Dream, running March 7, 8 and 9.
The comedy explores what happens when a rift in the fairy world spills over into ours, and mishaps and transformation abound. The story of hopeless lovers and misadventure is brought to life by a cast of 32 students through movement and Shakespearean merriment.
“Come join us in the forest, where the course of true love never did run smooth, for a midsummer night you won’t want to miss,” a press release says.
Tickets are $12 regular, or $8 for students. You can reserve by emailing [email protected] or buy at the door (if available).
ST. THOMAS MORE COLLEGIATE
The students of St. Thomas More Collegiate take to the stage in Peter and the Starcatcher, a play that offers up a humorous back story for Peter Pan and his arch-nemesis Captain Hook.
It’s onstage Thursday, March 8 to Saturday, March 10 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts’ James Cowan Theatre. Shows are at 7 p.m. nightly, with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $15. Buy through tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
