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 “They worked hard, but it paid off. They got to show camp what they’ve been working for these past weeks!”
That was the analysis of a proud director, Bessie Edwards, who managed a cast and crew of some 30 campers to a successful one night performance of Guys and Dolls, staged last night at the Camp MacCready theatre barn.
The musical centers around a pair of marriage-avoiding gamblers and the two ladies in their lives-- one a missionary and the other, a dancer. While the four leads- Diana Timko, Sarah Bielenson, Alex Sieger and Harry Yerkes- shared most of the spotlight, this was truly a full ensemble. “It was a little scary singing solo,” said Hannah Bielenson who did a rendition of “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat”. “But after I got a bit comfortable, it was just like singing at home.” Added supporting player Carder Welles, “It was very cool. At times, we had to ad lib up there. I’m definitely going to do more shows.”
 With so many different camp activities fighting for the attention of the actors, it was a huge challenge bringing the show together in just a few weeks. “What impressed me the most,” said Edwards, “was seeing that the campers who acting came more easily to, were willing to help out the others.” Additionally, both the director and cast members were quick to cite the other counselors and campers who comprised the crew of vocal instructors and set builders.
As is the case with any stage performance, the satisfaction comes with the response. Hannah Bielenson sums up that “the best part of the experience comes at the end, when everyone claps. It really makes you feel like you accomplished something.”
(A full photo gallery of Guys and Dolls will be posted tomorrow.)
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Brandon Siegenfeld’s goal in the sixth round of shootouts proved decisive, giving the Bornt Team the win, and the 2006 championship of the Senior Hockey League. The tally ended a tense cliffhanger that featured back and forth action. During regulation play, the game was tied at one apiece, and then 2-2, to force sudden death overtime. In the end, Bornt captured the title over Team Harrison, 3-2. (*note, teams are named after their counselor/coach/goalie since chosen nicknames were not deemed “appropriate” by the camp Headmaster.)
the defenseman who led the league in scoring. “It was a close tiring day,” voiced Paulette. “Everyone worked their butts off, the goalies both played well and we all wanted it.” Following a series of fine saves, the shootout boiled down to an attempt by Team Bornt’s Doug Cavers. Under great pressure, he scored (right), to force a s
econd round of shootouts.
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coach Elizabeth Disney (looking on, right, with coach Michelle Goldman).