Upper level theater students, who auditioned for the Advanced Theatre class, will participate in the educational matinee of Snow White and the Prince. Snow White and the Prince will have eleven performances from March 2, 2015 to April 2, 2015 in the auditorium.

The play is based off of the story of Snow White, but focuses  more on the relationship of Snow White and the Prince. The production was written by Janet Yates and Mark Friedman. The Wakefield Theatre Company has also performed How I Became a Pirate and Jingle Arrgh the Way by the same scriptwriters as part of their educational matinee series.

For teachers and those who produce the play, it can be difficult to choose a play that is educational, yet entertaining.

“It’s always difficult trying to choose something that we feel would be popular,” said Orsett,  theater teacher. “We need to also keep in mind that it has to fit into the curriculum so that the teachers can use it not as a fun trip to come see, but take information from that and apply it.”

For the actors and actresses, some scenes can be difficult to fulfill.”

“There is a waltz scene and you have to do all these transitions,” said senior Shelby Barros. “It’s very Victorian and old fashioned and we are not used to that kind of dancing.”

There is also a technical side to the production of the play, which highlights the setting of the play.

“The technical side-lighting, sets, costumes, and sound, brings a whole other side to the production,” said senior Spencer Hart, a technician for the play. “If there [were] just the actors it would be a production, but all the sets of the lighting and sound make you feel it more and it brings it to you.”

In order to bring the setting of the play to life, there is a lot of work to be done for the technicians.

“Just planning on designing the set, going through costume spools, and writing designs for that once we have the set outfit designed [is a lot to do],” said Hart, “[We deal with] sound designs,sound effects, light placement, special effect lighting if we need it, and any other special sets or costumes.”

Some of the actors feel that people who know each other have better chemistry.

“The chemistry is better on stage when you work with people you know,” said Elese Corson, a junior. “[I like] working with my friends.”

Other actors enjoy playing more than one role.

“[I like] the fact that people get to play different roles,” said Barros. “For some roles there is a double cast, and others are quadruple cast, so it gives us a chance [to play different roles].”

For the students who get to see the play, it is an enlightening and exciting experience.

“The younger kids really think that they are going to a Broadway show,” said Orsett. “The quality is extremely good, and [they treat them] like they are actual stars.”

For everyone involved in the play, it gives the participants a chance to make a difference in a student’s life.

“It’s kind of all for the kids,” said Corson. “If one person in that show does just as well as if they are performing for millions of people, that can make a difference in the life of another person.”