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Sonp f ora New World soars to new heights HJT's young singers hit the right notes By Heather Wysocki hwysocki@barnstablepatnot.com The talented singers in Songs for a New World at Harwich Junior Theatre may never have gone through having a baby, contemplat- ing suicide , or divorcing their husbands. They may not even know people who have. But the enthusiasm, tal- ent,and emotion with which they sing about these events makes the audience think otherwise, and the HJT's production of Jason Robert Brown's Songs for a New World a memorable and wonderful way to spend an evening. Directed and choreo- graphed by Noel Carmichael, the six cast members and two musicians in New World introduce the audience to a world of split decisions, dif- ficult emotions, and crossed boundaries , all through a complicated mixofjazz, gos- pel and classical stylings. Though far from a tradi- tional play, New World still manages to tell the stories of the people it portrays,from a young mother to the wife of Santa Claus, through song. All six singers are native to the Cape, and all show great talent.The enthusiasm and strength in their voices are what make the show worthwhile.Robert Wilderon keyboard and Brad Conant on percussion lend great ac- companiment. Many of the songs per- formed in New World are the yearningsofpeople for some- thingmore,or for something lost. "King of the World," performed byMegan Ludlow, showcases the show's idea perfectly,and her interpreta- tion of such a complicated song is magnificent. "Just One Step, " per- formed by Trish LaRose, is a wife's lament of her lost years as she contemplates suicide. Like in other songs she performs, like the por- trayal of a mother in "The Flagmaker, 1775," LaRose lends the perfect amount of darkness and emotion to this performance. As another in a long line of Mrs. Clauses, Elin Treat Hersch is a standout in "Surabaya-Santa." Her hilarious contempla- tion of divorce and hints at elven trysts put a new spin on Christmas,and lend some humor to an otherwise very contemplative show. Although completely dif- ferent yet still following a Christmas theme, Heidi Crawley is gifted and be- lievable as a young mother yearningto be like the Virgin Mary in "Christmas Lul- laby." Paul Pino and Ludlow shine in the duet "I'd Give It All for You," about a set of young lovers who leave each other, only to find that their fives are nowhere near as fulfilling when they are apart . Though almost every single solo or duet piece is spectacular,with arange and clarity that keeps the audi- ence glued to their seats, full cast pieces are less so. Six strong voices and two talented musicians lead to an overpowering array of sounds and motions that are not nearly as impressive as the solo acts. However,thegospelsounds of "On the Deck of a Spanish SailingShip, 1492" and "Fly- ing Home" are first-rate. New World ,for allitstalent and emotion, does start out alittle slow,with afew songs that are not as standout as those in the second act. But for its few setbacks, the HJT' s production of Songs for a New World isfull of enthusiasm, talent, and the answers to afew difficult questions. Songs for a New World runs Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. through Sept 3. For tickets or more information, call Harwich Junior Theatre at 508-432- 2002 or visit www.hjtcapecod.org. Monomoys Cat... CONTINUED FROM PAGE C:1 the theatrics of Chester that carry the scenes when some truths come to the surface on this topic but Rust is no wall flower in that depart- ment and when he has a show down with Brick no stone is left unturned , no subject too delicate to broach. Everyone gets hurt. Like wounded animals, the cast superbly crawls around this story on their bellies always try- ing to adjust , to accept, perhaps to make things OK but never able to go the whole 10 yards, it is impossible to right so many wrongs. In typical William's style, things come about but the final notes are sweet and sour and not necessarily pleasant pills to swallow. But then again, truth never is. Cat On A Hot Tin Roof plays at the Monomoy Theatre, Main Street in Chatham, through Aug. 19. Pete V Keely... CONTINUED FROM PAGE C:1 oh, their voices, they blend and compliment like clotted cream and crumpets at high tea. Fresh and bold, the songs were riveting and catchy, almost always upbeat , consis- tently engaging and toe tap-able. The dance numbers are clever and imagi- native in execution, particularly in The Cross Country Tour, where we visually and audibly traveled the entire USA reliving a tour- ing engagement that spanned the country. American themed songs pertinent to states and cities were intertwined into this number so smoothly that we were easily transported from "New York, New York," to "San Francis- co, Open Your Golden Gates" in a whirlwind of activity and energy that passed all too quickly. Another show stopper was Tony 'n' Cleo in which the pair toured the pyramids and tombs of Egypt only to discover a secret tomb full of treasure. A favorite was when Dvorsky performed Fever, a la Elvis. Hips pumping, lamb-chop side burns fluffed out, chest fully inflated , he flaunted his stuff with a sexy swagger that nearly caused some audience members to swoon. It was hot, and not the tempera- ture in the theater. This guy can sing and he can also project with a friendly roar. But so can Mayes, who does so with bravado in Black Coffee when she tears up the stage with some gyrations and vocals that bring the audience to attention. Not to be forgotten is the trio that per- forms with smiles and enthusiasm on stage while acting as a live band at the television studio. And the costume design by Bob Mackie, colorful and perfectly in keeping with the '60s. Pete ¥ Keely plays al the Cape Playhouse, Route 6A In Dennis, through Aug. 26. For tickets call 508-385-3911 or 877-385-3911. -1- .... Find it fast. 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AT #M Ar\ ¦ S n # \ n B State s Zip: ^ B ^ AW^^mIB ^^ LAT WV '" '"'"" ''"' to our men & women on duty ^H^M^K^* krVU iSma '""" ^ KBMSM ^ / my ^ t ^fcB Relatio ns hip: Cl)t JSarnstablt patriot• PO Box 1208, Hyannis, MA 02601 Phone: 508-771-1427* Fax 508-790-3997 • E-mail bpoffice@cape.com Know the Market. Know the Town. oniy inW fc Jf toxtisttaUt patriot . <% Main St, Suite 15. Hyannis, MA D260I • 50K 771-I427 • Fax 508 790-3997 E-mail: infof " barnslablepatnot.com • www harnstablepatrmt com By Mary Richmond columnist@barnstablepatriot.com If you are abeach goer you alread; know the season isin transitionjus by the birds you are seeing. Even th< most casual observer may notict the cheerful groups of sanderling: running along the shore at mos' area beaches. Most are still in thei; summer duds, their summer rust; and browns that will give way t( different shades of gray as thej complete their molt. Mixed in you may see some semi palmated and least sandpipers, i few semi-palmated plovers and ever a few black bellied plovers. South facing beaches like Craigville and Dowse s may host an oystercatcher or iwo ana ^^ a r e a ' ^ g^ S r marsh- es may hold a stray whimbrel as well as gatnenng egrets ana l great blue herons. The big \ shorebird migration takes ^ place to our east and south , especially off the shores of Cha- tham but we still get a decent 'fall out' here in Barnstable. Tidal waters have been busy with fish this summer and the young snails , crabs and other marine creatures that call our summer waters home are maturing and feeding happily amidst summer's abundance. Gulls are returning from their breeding grounds and you may be seeing the dark plumages of this year 's young scattered among the still bright whites of their elders as they feed on crabs and shellfish as well as peanut butter sandwiches and chips. In the fieldsthe flowers are quiet- ing. This has been a banner year for Queen Anne 's lace and black-eyed Susans, many of which are still blooming. Cornflowers are in bloom along the roadsides as are the lav- ender knapweeds. In the dunes the rarer golden asters are sharingthen bright yellow blossoms and in some marshes the heather is preparing for her autumn show. Colorful butterflies and dragon flies are still everywhere and hot afternoonsarefilled with the buzzes chirps and drones of insects even as the songs of birds fall quiet in the late summer sun. It isthe time of the grasshoppers and crickets,katydids and praying mantis '. Many of these larger insects are in mating mode for they will leave only their eggs cocoons or young nymphs to wintei over. Young song- birds are un learning to fend for them- l£-iyj selves although y> you may still see families traveling together,feeding and gossiping noisily.Young mammals, too, are learn- ing the ways of the world and may be seen learning to hunt for food along with mom and dad. Nature is preparing her annual banquet as seeds, nuts and fruits come into maturity. Blueberries have just about passed their prime even as blackberries come into theirs. Pokeberries are ripening and grapes are starting to add some color to their still green globes. Nuts are fattening and seeds are plumping, all getting ready for their place at the end of summer table. With its many fine beaches and conservation areas, our town is a fine place to explore before the new school year begins. Nature is in one of her most generous moods so grab some natural bug repellent , a hat , sunscreen and a nature guide and take the kids for a fun walk full of discovery. 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(110 335) 730 930 Qu-u-a-a-a-c-c-k-k DAVID STILL II PHOTO THE DUCKS' MORNING LIGHT -A pair of ducks cross the waters of Craigville's Red Lily Pond in Thursday's first light.