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Mecca producing ‘Frozen Jr.’

No experience is necessary to Proud parents Craig and Jo- the magic happen.
join the cast of Mecca Produc- anna Laluk love having their New this year: a drama pro-
tions’ seventh all-kids’ musical kids in Mecca kids’ shows. duction for Westman teens!
“Frozen Jr.,” from April 16-18, “They have learned so Don’t want to sing or dance?
2020, at the Western Mani- much!” the parents said in a Join Mecca’s first regional dra-
toba Centennial Auditorium. joint statement. “It goes be- ma production.
Mecca’s all kids’ musical offers yond just learning about sing- Mecca’s all-kids’ musi-
a unique experience for children ing, dancing and acting! They cal is the major fundraiser for
grades 3-12 to sing, dance, act are also learning to be confident MAP (Mecca Arts Project) a
and perform for an appreciative in themselves, to work cooper- non-profit group run by a vol-
audience each spring! atively, organizational skills and unteer board dedicated to re-
The kids’ musical was a nat- a sense of responsibility! Plus moving financial barriers so all
ural extension of Mecca’s fall we get to see them shine, doing kids can access arts programs.
family musicals. As the kids in and make new friends,” Laluk solo singing or speaking, but we what they love!” Their major fundraiser is a raf-
Brandon and Westman become said. “I like making people hap- design our audition experience No previous experience is fle held in the lobby of the all-
more and more passionate about py when I perform!” to be one that is enjoyable and necessary to join the cast of kids’ musical. Funds raised are
theatre, dance, musicals and Director Lisa Vasconcelos builds confidence. “Frozen Jr.,” and you don’t have used for registration fees of kids
performing, the Mecca team is excited to bring such a well- While the number of kids to be enrolled in a Mecca class. whose families need support. To
created an opportunity for them known show to Westman audi- involved in, and passionate Any performer in grades 3-12 date, their work has supported
to learn, grow and perform in a ences this season. about, musical theatre continues can join the show! more than 100 kids and their
“real musical.” Dozens of kids “It’s always exciting to debut to grow, it’s so rewarding to see Children in pre-school to families, supporting registration
have appeared on stage each a show that is new to our region. kids new to musical theatre dis- Grade 2 will have the opportu- fees for summer camps, musi-
spring in Mecca’s all-kids’ mu- And in this case, I suspect there cover the magic of being up on nity to join a shorter, in-studio cals and classes.
sicals, having a blast on stage will be lots of kids in the audi- stage. It’s exciting to see their musical production with a final “Frozen Jr.” is the third
and off! ence singing along! We have a confidence grow during the re- performance in May. show at the WMCA in Mecca’s
Past productions include special event for ‘Frozen’ fans hearsal process and then take off The behind-the-scenes pro- 2019-20 season. For informa-
Shrek & Flat Stanley, “Peter planned before the 2:30 p.m. once the curtain opens. Every duction team for both shows is tion about the season, auditions,
Pan,” “The Lion King Jr.,” “Se- and 7 p.m. shows on Saturday! year, we have new students join led by Lisa Vasconcelos, who is classes and other productions,
ussical Jr.,” “Alice in Wonder- We know kids on stage and in the kids’ musicals, and we love joined by a team of teachers and visit mecca-productions.com
land” and “Sleeping Beauty.” the audience are going to love seeing them shine and grow! parents who work hard to make
Young performer Cash La- ‘Frozen!’”
luk has been enrolled in Mecca While most of the kids in
classes since he was three years our after-school programs do
old and has enjoyed being part take part in the kids’ musical, Celebrating Ukrainian Culture
of Mecca’s all-kids shows. they are open to any child who
“I get to learn new things, wants to join. We hold auditions Through Dance!
have new experiences, have fun for kids who want roles with
Registration/Information Evening
September 10 th • 6pm – 7:30pm
at the Ukrainian National Hall,
1133 Stickney Ave.
For more information, please visit
www.brandontroyanda.com or email
bdn-troyanda@live.ca
Providing an authentic Ukrainian Dance experience since 1976!

LEARN JUDO

No experience necessary to join the cast of
Mecca’s 7th All Kids Musical FROZEN JR, WITH BRANDON JUDOKAN
April 16-18, 2020 at the WMCA.

Frozen is the 3rd show at the WMCA in Registration begins in September.
Mecca’s 2019/20 Season.
Check our website or call for more details.
For information about the season, auditions,
classes and other productions visit www.brandonjudokan.org | 204-724-7689
www.mecca-productions.com info@brandonjudokan.org

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