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Lights,
and cameras, and action. Oh, my! ArtReach's A
Christmas Wizard of Oz
Student
Director Kaleb Gibbs shares his experience
Rebecca Fiely,
Arts and Entertainment Editor, Wakefield NC
Take a step
into the World of Oz as up and coming student director Kaleb Gibbs
guides middle schoolers along the yellow brick road to a sparkling
future in theatre. Gibbs, senior, originally started out assisting
and tutoring the middle schoolers at Wakefield Middle School. One
thing led to another and he ended up presiding over their Christmas
play with the help of his fellow classmates.
"Everyone
gained a bright new sense of courage."

ArtReach's A
Christmas Wizard of Oz, Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee on Delaware PA
The journey was
not easy, and just as Dorothy had experienced in Oz, you're bound to
stumble upon some flying monkeys on your way home.
"It can be
really stressful at times when things go wrong, but the pros outweigh
the stress so much," said Gibbs.
If it wasn't
for the help and guidance from those around him, Gibbs may have
fallen claim to the wicked turmoil of stress.
"I'd like
to thank all the high schoolers who came down and helped me with the
show," said Gibbs. "I genuinely couldn't have done it
without them. I'd also like to thank Mr.Orsett for his advice and help."
"Performing
just gives you the best feeling in the world."

ArtReach's A
Christmas Wizard of Oz - Colo-Nesco School, Colo IA
With
assistance, magical slippers were not needed as the pieces of the
production fell into place. The novice actors demonstrated maturity
and skill as they conformed to the festive World of Oz.
"There
were times when I forgot that I was working with younger people. [The
middle schoolers] were extremely professional and incredibly
talented," said Gibbs.
Even if no one
went home with ruby red slippers or a shiney new heart, everyone
involved gained a bright new sense of courage. Gibbs especially felt
the reward of molding the actors and actresses of tomorrow.
"An
extremely rewarding and fun experience."

ArtReach's A
Christmas Wizard of Oz - Colo-Nesco School, Colo IA
"The looks
on the actors faces when they come backstage after performing just
gives you the best feeling in the world, because you're responsible
for helping them get to that feeling," said Gibbs.
Dodging falling
houses and winged beasts, along with the help of his friends and
mentors, Gibbs embraces his destiny in the province of leadership and
looks to the future with a shimmering outlook (and possibly a quick
click of the heels.)
"It's an
extremely rewarding and fun experience," said Gibbs "I
would like to direct in the future."
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