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NOVEMBER 2, 2022
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VOL LVIII • NO 45
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Prequel To A Beloved Tale
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PVHS To Present “Peter And The Starcatcher” and the Starcatcher” because of the 2 and 7 p.m. The play, which is adapted from number of characters and the opportunities the show offered student the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley actors, specifically being able to cast Pearson, is a prequel to the story “Peter Pan.” The story follows an females in male roles. “Peter and the Starcatcher” will be orphan boy with no name, played presented at PVHS, 4033 E. Newport by Nick Ammon, and Molly, played Road, Kinzers, on Thursday, by Annika Hofstetter, who is a starNov. 10, and Friday, Nov. 11, at catcher-in-training, as they try to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 12, at protect magical “starstuff ” from
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BY ANN MEAD ASH
hen Alicia Trescavage, director of the Pequea Valley High School (PVHS) fall play, and assistant director Mindy Lapp were searching for a show for autumn, they found one that made them laugh. “We loved the humor,” recalled Trescavage, who noted that she also chose “Peter
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Members of the cast of the Pequea Valley High School production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” include (back, from left) Peter Brumbach, Tori Beiler, Jared Knepp, (middle row) Annika Hofstetter, Nicholas Ammon, (front) Olivia Ross, and Madison Clark.
falling into the hands of Black Stache, a pirate played by Jared Knepp, and his accomplice Smee, played by Peter Brumbach. In the process, they survive a shipwreck, meet murderous natives who speak a culinary language, and meet up with a giant ticking crocodile. The show, which delves into the origins of Peter Pan and Captain Hook, is recommended for people of all ages. While cast members were familiar with “Peter Pan,” not all were acquainted with “Peter and the Starcatcher.” “They’re having such a good time (rehearsing), and they’re really embracing their characters and getting into the humor of it,” reported Trescavage, who noted that some references, such as to the Oscar acceptance speech of actress Sally Field and to the film “Dead Poets Society,” required explanation. Educating the cast has been enjoyable for all involved, according to Trescavage, who is pleased with the way students are assimilating into their roles. “Black Stache, who is pre-Captain Hook, is such a rich character,” she said, noting that Brumbach as Smee and Knepp as Stache are playing off each other well in rehearsals. “Their buddy-like chemistry is fantastic,” she said. One challenge of staging the show is the openness of the set. “It’s a story theater, so you’re not working with exact sets,” Trescavage noted, pointing out that in the 2021 fall play, “Clue,” cast members worked within the context of specific rooms with doors. “(The set for ‘Starcatcher’) is very fluid,” she said, noting that finding different ways to create water has been interesting. Lessons the characters learn include the consequences of decisions. “Peter ends up with the starstuff that he wanted,” she said, adding that Molly reaches her goals as well, but Stache becomes a victim of his own bad behavior. Readers who wish to purchase tickets may do so at www.pequeavalley.org or at the door prior to presentations.
IN NEED OF FURNITURE TODAY?
BY ANN MEAD ASH
Jason Lichty of Leola is an artist with a broad resume. He paints, draws, sculpts, and more, but his love is stained glass, and while he wished to make a career in that area, he did not think it was likely to happen. “I thought for sure the stained glass end of things was just going to be a hobby,” said Lichty. “I was convinced it was just going to be an extension of my other artwork.” Not only has Lichty developed a stained glass repair business that has him working “around the clock” and booked up to six months in advance, but in September, collector Bill Hylen, owner of Coming Up Roses Antiques in Adamstown, brought Lichty a Tiffany window to repair. “It’s just a thrill of a lifetime,” said Lichty, who kept the job a secret until the repair was complete. “There’s a really good chance that for the rest of my career, I’ll never come across another Tiffany window.” See Jason Lichty pg 7
INSIDE THIS ISSUE A Spiritual Journey . . . . . .2 Reuben Chambers: A Man Of Many Talents . . . . . . . .4 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 House Of Worship . . . . . .12 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .13 Business Directory . . . . .16
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