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Bowie Band Show returns to stage Saturday

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An old-time favorite, the “Bowie Band Show,” returns to the stage on May 5 as the Bowie Band Boosters bring back this musical variety showcase.
The show will be at 6 p.m. at the Bowie Junior High Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for those age 12 and under.
Janet Monkres, boosters president, said the band show was around for 50 years before it was stopped several years ago. The club thought it would be a wonderful community event. Monkres, herself a Bowie graduate, recalls her own performances in the show when her mother, Barbara Winingham, was boosters president.
“When I was in it we had football players and cheerleaders doing skits, singers, dancers, it was based on a variety show with a stage band in the background. It was always the largest fundraiser, but it also required the most work. Traditionally, it also was not just band members on stage, but it was opened to all the school,” explained Monkres.
This year’s theme will be “No business like show business,” highlighting one musical from each decade. It begins with a movie clip of “The Jazz Singer” from 1927. It jumps to “The Wizard of Oz,” “Meet me in St. Louis,” “Singing in the Rain,” “Mary Poppins,” “Grease,” “Phantom of the Opera” and “Pitch Perfect.”
Monkres said it was hard to find shows that provided opportunities for an ensemble to perform, but they feel this is a great selection. The Bowie Jazz Band will be the stage band under the direction of Kendel Hickenbottom.
The Band Boosters hope the return of the band show draws the community to get involved.
“Back then the Band Boosters were huge and whole families were doing skits, it was tradition, so we hope to get more involved. Band Boosters are vital to a program that can be one of the most expensive in a district due to equipment and one that can be cut back. The boosters try to help,” concluded the president.
Tickets for the show will be available at the door. The Band Boosters welcome anyone who supports the band program to join and take an active role. Visit the Facebook page for meeting details.

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Three area school one-act plays advance to district

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It was a week for theater as Montague County high schools took to the stage for University Interscholastic League one-act play competition at multiple locations with three advancing to district after zone contests.
Gold-Burg High competed at zone on March 19 advancing to district on March 29 at North Central Texas College. They bring “Interview” to the stage. They will compete with Belllevue, Forestburg, Saint Jo, Slidell and Midway.
Gold-Burg Director Linda Fitzner said the competition day for district begins at 10 a.m. with Bellevue and the remaining plays will perform in approximately one hour intervals with a break for lunch. Saint Jo is next followed by Forestburg and Gold-Burg.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

Top photo – Gold-Burg High School one-act play cast, crew and directors for “Interview.” (Courtesy photo)

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Nocona High OAP goes to district contest

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Chrissy Shubert, director of the Nocona High School one-act play, said although this is her first year to take on the production she is “excited to share this talented group of students without community.”
Their play is “Brian the Comet” by Emily Hageman and it focuses around the inner turmoil of a 17-year-old girl named Jude as her father dies of lung cancer. During her emotional journey, Judge befriends a hospital patient named Brian. The two teeNs must learn that even though light is short and unpredictable, humans must still find the beauty and joy in living.
“Out ensemble has worked hard to put together an amazing performance that touches audiences and encourages us all to look for the joy in life,” states the Shubert.
They will perform at district competition at 2 p.m. on March 20 at Olney High School. Shubert is director and assistant director is Christy James.
Cast members are: Susannah Hill, Briley Shubert, Jazmin Aguilar, Isaac Fulumana, Abby Hill, Abram Friesen, Allie Sutton, Draven Griffith, Taylor Killian and Shelby Sewell. Crew members are: J.J. Salgado, Yeni Estrada, Chris Jones, Kaygan Stone, Naomi Hilton and Kaeley Delafuente.

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NHS hosts one-act play performance prior to district contest

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Nocona High School’s one-act play, “Brian the Comet” will be presented in a public performance at 3 p.m. on March 17.
The students will compete for district at 2 p.m. on March 20 at Archer City High School.

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