Anderdon Public School presents production of “A Kid’s Life”

Anderdon Public School held performances of “A Kid’s Life” in the school’s gymnasium.

Students at Anderdon Public School got a chance to show their singing, dancing and acting skills.

The local elementary school presented “A Kids’ Life” with multiple productions in the gymnasium last week. Teacher Sonia Donatelli-Scott, who helped oversee the production, said there were over 70 students involved between the cast and crew.

Students ranged from Grade 4 to Grade 8.

“This is the play we were going to do in 2020,” she said. “We were five weeks away and didn’t get to do it.”

“A Kids’ Life” was the fifth production Anderdon Public School did since Donatelli-Scott came to the school. The students have embraced the play, she pointed out.

“They love all of it,” she said.

Rehearsals have been going on since November and have ramped up to being daily leading into the show. Some were during the day and some were after school, with a few on Saturdays.

“The parents love it,” said Donatelli-Scott. “They got a standing ovation on their opening night.”

Two of the lead actors were Quinn Beaudoin and Ashlyn D’Amore. 

“It’s fun,” said Beaudoin. “There’s a lot of social interaction.”

Beaudoin said they met new people they didn’t know before.

“It’s team building and having fun,” said Beaudoin.

D’Amore added she enjoys singing and wanted to try out for the play. After she signed up, she didn’t think she made it at first but was happy to find out she got the word.

Both Grade 8 students will be attending North Star High School next year and hope to continue their drama performances either in school or with theatre companies away from school. 

Anderdon Public School presents production of “A Kid’s Life”

By Ron Giofu