Olney kids make a splash at GRT’s Theatre Camp

On Friday and Saturday, June 10, and 11th, children ages 6-18 performed the musical “The Little Mermaid Jr.” at Graham Memorial Auditorium. The play lasted around 60 minutes, with musical selections such as “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” “One Step Closer,” and others.

Miles Branum

Sailor

Photo By Summer Branum

Throughout the week before (June 6-10th), the Graham Regional Theatre put on a camp to prepare the students for the upcoming play, with students showing up at 8:30 a.m. and finishing at 3:30 p.m. The students were taught many techniques and ways to act, sing, and perform better.

Jessa Branum

Sous Chef

Photo By Summer Branum

Another student, Jessa Branum, said, “I liked that we got to see our friends and family in the audience and that we could learn with other children.”

Patton Fry

Grimsby

Photo By Stephanie Sanders

Richard Walp

Prince Eric

Photo By Stephanie Sanders

The play was directed by Stephanie and Faris Sanders, with acting and singing help from Graham Regional Theatre veterans.

Isabel Piegat

Sea Chorus

Photo By Stephanie Sanders

“I learned about acting, different stage positions and how to sing better,” said Isabel Piegat, one of the students who attended the camp.

Laney Kimbro

Sea Chorus

Photo By Stephanie Sanders

The Olney students that participated in the play were Richard Walp (playing Prince Eric), Patton Fry (playing Grimsby), Sera Fry (playing a horseshoe crab), Laney Kimbro (playing a starfish), Jessa Branum (playing a starfish), Miles Branum (playing the parts of sailor and fish), and Isabel Piegat as part of the sea chorus.

Sera Fry

Sous Chef

Photo By Stephanie Sanders