Elizabethtown townlively.com
JUNE 12, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXV • NO 18
ECHOS will host open house to introduce new executive director BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Brendan Fritz
Elizabethtown theater students earn Apollo Awards BY CATHY MOLITORIS
in the school’s fall production of “The Play That Goes Wrong.” roadway performers earn Olivia Gable and Emma Griffith recognition for their per- were presented with the Spirit of formances through the Theatre Award to recognize their Tony Awards. High school theater students in central Pennsylvania have the Apollo Awards. Created “It is an honor to be in 2008, the awards are presented nominated and have by Hershey Theatre, and this year, several Elizabethtown Area High hard work and talent School (EAHS) students were recognized.” honored at the awards ceremony held on May 19. Claire Hanlon won Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of contributions to the EAHS thethe title character in “Mary Pop- ater program behind the scenes. pins,” the EAHS spring musical. Along with these awards, EAHS Brendan Fritz won Best Actor was nominated for Best Play for in a Musical for his portrayal of “The Play That Goes Wrong,” Best Bert in the same show. Brendan Musical for “Mary Poppins,” Best also won Best Actor in a Play Dance Number in a Musical and for his role as Max/Cecil/Arthur Best Student Orchestra. Olivia
Ashley Bulley
work at ECHOS,” Bulley said. “I envision an organization that is strategically positioned for sustainable growth, meeting the needs of our community through ongoing investment in our staff, board and most importantly, the people we serve.” Since 2015, ECHOS has been See ECHOS pg 2
Music will liven summer Sunday nights at Long’s Park BY JEFF FALK
Long’s Park has a history with music in Lancaster. It’s a history of culture. It’s a history of diversity. It’s a history of symbiosis. It’s a history that continues to evolve. The 62nd season of the Long’s Park Amphitheater Foundation’s (LPAF) Summer Music Series is upon us. More than
bigger and better, this Summer Music Series is as varied as ever. “What we’re trying to do is bring diversity in genre and people from different areas of the world to Lancaster,” said Kristin Chronister, LPAF’s president-elect. “I think rather than top ourselves each year, we’re looking for high-end music we haven’t showcased in a while. We’re looking for different themes in order to bring See Long’s Park pg 3 R105450
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received an honorable mention for Featured Performance in a Musical for her portrayal of Miss Andrew, and Scott Creason received an honorable mention for Best Actor in a Musical for his role of George Banks. At the ceremony, the “Mary Poppins” cast entertained with a memorable number from the musical. “The musical cast performed ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ on stage and was practically perfect,” said Christy Blaisdell, EAHS theater productions director. “Our students were respectful, supportive of each other and other schools, and showed class and grace all day.” Modeled after the Tony Awards, the Apollo Awards celebrate student achievement in theater
Change is in the air at Elizabethtown Community Housing and Outreach Ser vices (ECHOS), and the organization is eager to spread the news. A new executive director, Ashley Bulley, was hired in May to lead the nonprofit. The public is invited to meet Bulley and learn more about ECHOS at an open house on Monday, June 17. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 105 E. Washington St., Elizabethtown. Prior to joining ECHOS, Bulley spent nine years working for Girl Scouts, most recently serving as chief operating officer for Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay. She has extensive experience in overseeing operations and handling change management. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the crucial