November 26, 2009
RMS induces Christmas joy early with ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’
By Kate Haake
Valley Journal
A gang of anxious Ronan Middle School students welcomed in the Christmas festivities a little early this year with their rendition of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”
“It was impeccable Saturday,” Director Rita Tingey said. “Saturday went off without a glitch.”
Brittney Mock starred as Mrs. Bradley in the comedic play as well as Emilee Starkel and Bradly Findly as Beth and Charlie Bradley respectively. Mr. Bradley was played by T. J. Webb.
The play tells the story of human nature during the Christmas season, and breaking down the walls of prejudice that hinder the true spirit of giving during the holidays.
When the responsibilities of the church’s Christmas pageant fall into the lap of Mrs. Bradley, she is a little reluctant to take over duties of her predecessor, Mrs. Armstrong.
Situations seem to worsen when the town’s “welfare family” decides to overtake the pageant with the sole purpose of filling their empty bellies with refreshments.
The rowdy family decides to take more prominent roles as Mary, Joseph and Gabriel, and Mrs. Bradley believes the pageant is ruined when one of the girls is caught smoking cigars in the restroom. All chaos breaks loose when the fire department is called.
But in the end, the family learns about the Christmas story as Mrs. Bradley and her family loosen their rigid judgments and learn about the true meaning of Christmas.
Mrs. Bradley and a crew of antagonistic old women eventually declare the pageant to be the best Christmas pageant in the history of Christmas pageants.
Could this be the doing of a rowdy, yet energetic and lovable family?
The opening night performance was racked with first night jitters and curtain mishaps, but the middle school drama class pulled off the play with laughter and a slew of young talent in the making. Tingey exclaimed that many of the students are biting at the bit for their chance at the next play, which she is considering changing from “Anne of Green Gables” to “Squadroom” to accommodate all the new students.
“It taught us a lot of different things,” Tingey said of the play. “The kids did an exceptional job.” |
.jpg)
