Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Ready to Take Flight (Leader Post)

Kelly-Anne Riess, For The Leader-Post

Published: Thursday, March 10, 2011

Despite a fire that destroyed their rehearsal space, actors in Do It With Class Young People's Theatre are ready to take to the stage with their latest musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, making Regina the first Canadian city to host the production.The fire cost the performers, who range in age from eight to 19, only a day of rehearsal time, because the Conexus Arts Centre was quick to donate a new space where the cast has been spending its weekends polishing scenes."We're in pretty good shape," said Andorlie Hillstrom, DIWC artistic director.Most of the props for the production were stored in a shed that wasn't touched by the fire, which destroyed Class Act Studios on Feb. 21.The 142 costumes were also spared."The show will feature all of the company's 52 actors, singers and dancers."They are a very talented group," said Hillstrom. "It's truly amazing to see how accomplished they are."Characters include tightrope walkers and a strong man from the 1900s."There's a lot of detail in the show," said Hillstrom.To read the rest of the article click here.