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Rookie thespians highlight ‘Addams Family’ cast
Photo by Jason DeMoeNick Willcocks, Paige Parucci, and Hannah Gordy star as Gomez, Morticia, and Wednesday Addams in the upcoing FLAHS stage production of “The Addams Family Musical,” opening Oct. 28.
Casting two untested theater newcomers in two of the top roles in a production may seem like a gamble when you see it on paper, but to watch Nicholas Willcocks and Paige Parucci on stage in the roles of Gomez and Morticia in the upcoming “Addams Family” production does well to assuage any fear.
“Both Nick and Paige were involved in pretty much every aspect of the arts except for theater,” director Craig Zimanske said. “Paige is a dancer with a beautiful voice and my knowledge of Nick’s involvement in speech gave me confidence in casting them in these roles.”broadstreet.zone(48036);
“The Addams Family” musical features many of the same characters that people will recognize from the popular television show, including Gomez Addams
‘GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays’ seminar scheduled
“GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays” is a seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. The seminar will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at Linwood Covenant Church, 6565 Viking Blvd NE, Wyoming.
The seminar features practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved one’s death. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What to Expect,” “How to Prepare,” “How to Manage Relationships and Holiday Socials” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.”broadstreet.zone(48036);
Those who attend will receive a book with over 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival.
For more information and to RSVP this event, call 651-462-3780. A $10 donation is requested but not required.
Ranger cross-country teams advance to State
The Forest Lake boys and girls cross-country teams placed in the top-two in their respective Section 7AA Cross-Country Championship races Thursday in Princeton, meaning both squads will advance to the State Championships, to be held at St. Olaf College in Northfield on Nov. 5. The other state-qualifying teams were Cloquet (boys) and Andover (girls). A full recap of the meet will be posted shortly.
Boys Team: 2nd of 16, 65 pointsbroadstreet.zone(48036);
2. Charlie Babcock — 16:3811.
11. Isaiah Zak — 17:19
13. Spencer Kotys — 17:21
19. Will Valentin — 17:35
20. Ryan Mead — 17:36
26. Drew Sampson — 17:51
44. Andy Haines — 18:17
Girls Team: 1st of 16, 40 points
1. Regan Duffy — 18:55
2. Amelea Hauer — 19:18
4. Caroline Schoessow — 19:28
10. Ava Wilson — 20:03
23. Amanda Forliti — 20:45
24. Annabelle Stang — 20:51
32. Jesseca Overland — 21:12
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