Grauer School drama department presents winter play
The Grauer School Drama Department will present their winter play, "Magic - An Evening of Scenes", opening on January 29th and through the following evening on January 30, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.


ENCINITAS, CA, January 17, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Grauer School Drama Department will present their winter play, "Magic - An Evening of Scenes", opening on January 29th and through the following evening on January 30, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Under the creative direction of Ally Raber, Drama Program Director, the play will consist of a variety of vignettes from fairy tales and children's stories including scenes and characters from Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, James and the Giant Peach, The Wizard of Oz, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and a Midsummer Night's Dream. The set design will include components of the 2009 holiday window display from the retail store Anthropologie, located in the Carlsbad Forum shopping center.

According to Raber, "I'm always seeking creative alternatives to set design that incorporate renewable or recyclable resources --- I was having my computer repaired at the Apple store and noticed the Anthropologie window display. Realizing that it would fit extraordinarily well with the theme of this years' play, I approached them and they were willing to donate the materials to the Grauer School Drama Department, providing I was available to arrive early in the morning to disassemble it. I jumped at the opportunity and arrived at 6:00 am to collect the materials!"

The unique nature of set and theme changes allows a variety of students to take the "lead" in a play, unlike a traditional play where the lead roles are limited and only available to a few, with the balance of the cast relegated to "bit" or "extra" parts. Rabner ads, "I remember when I was in school and if I couldn't play the lead role and be someone iconic in a fairy tale, it affected my confidence in portraying a lesser role. With this format, all cast members get to take center stage. That's why the donation from Anthropologie is so important --- it allows me to implement the set changes." Anthropologie Decor Coordinator, Joshua Smith adds, "Reaching out and giving back is what Anthropologie, is all about --- we were 'over the moon' that not only our display was going to have a second life, but thrilled that we could also be a part of it."

The Grauer School is located at 1500 South El Camino Real in Encinitas and scholarships are available. "Magic - An Evening of Scenes" is two hours in length with a brief intermission. Tickets are free but donations to support the Drama program at the Grauer School are accepted. For additional information, call (760) 944-6777 or visit www.grauerschool.com.

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