The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014 Life editor: Chantel Wilson Phone number: 807-8213 Life e-mail: [email protected] Pete Caster / [email protected] W.F. West freshman Madeleine Roy, who plays the lead role of Mulan, performs during a rehearsal for the school’s production of “Mulan” on Wednesday afternoon in Chehalis. The play will open on Friday, Dec. 5 at the high school. W.F. West Brings Children’s Theatre to Community By The Chronicle Actors and actresses will grace the stage of the W.F. West Theatre in December, bringing enter- tainment to children and families in the area with a production of Disney’s “Mulan.” The performance is one that students have been asking to do for a number of years, said Di- rector Brian Adams. The show is sure to entertain with its fill of good music and action. “Disney titles are always really good with name recognition, but I love ‘Mulan,’” Adams said. “I love the music of ‘Mulan’ ... I found a great script based on the movie and it was a good fit.” This year, 28 thespians will take on the pro- duction, a number that’s larger than normal. The plot line allows the cast to get creative, depicting a colorful culture. “Besides the music, I think what’s cool is the design of this show. It’s Chinese themed,” said Adams. He said the play will give the audience some- thing authentic to look forward to. The money raised during the production will go straight back into the program. A large chunk will pay for the royalties to perform this particu- lar show, while the rest will be funneled into next year’s performance. “Every cent of it goes right back into the pro- gram,” Adams said. “We are self-sustaining for the most part.” The stage crew for W.F. West’s production of “Mulan” sets up the cherry blossom trees for a scene during rehearsal on Often times the productions will bring the Nov. 19, 2014 at the high school in Chehalis. theater program a much-needed boost, bringing in as much as $5,000. This year’s children’s theater will transport the “Mulan” Showtimes: audience to China, where Mulan is preparing to meet the village matchmaker. After the pressure gets to her, Mulan dishonors her family by wreck- Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. ing the betrothal ceremony. After her father is Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. called to fight for China, Mulan steals his armor Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and goes to fight in his place. With the help of a Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. dragon sent by the ancestors, Mulan is taught to behave like a soldier. After battle a soldier discovers who Mulan re- Tickets will be on sale in the high school ASB building office and at the door (if ally is, but spares her life, sending her home. As tickets are not sold out). Tickets are $6 each. she races against the clock to warn others of im- For additional information, call (360) 807-7235. pending danger, Mulan uses her clever ideas to help restore her honor. Life 2 • The Chronicle, Centralia/Chehalis, Wash., Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014 LIFE Ron Baselice / The Dallas Morning News Jane Avila, founder of The Art Station in Fort Worth, Texas, poses for a portrait Sept. 30 with various inished and uninished client art work. The Art Station is one of the few places that ofers art therapy in North Texas. The Art of Therapy Practiced Through Pictures By Elizabeth Hamilton Both she and her former co- drawn several images over and The Dallas Morning News workers at the Art Station work over again. 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