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Oops! Production crew of "Once Upon A Mattress" overlooked -- 'til now

By Billie Owens

This notice of special recognition is for the set production crew who worked behind the scenes to make Batavia High School's musical last weekend a success.

These individuals' contributions were a key reason the show, "Once Upon A Mattress," was eyecatching and entertaining, according to Mary Elise Isler, choral director of the Batavia City School District. But, until now, they received no public recognition of their efforts.

Isler sent us this:

“It takes a village to raise a child” is a well known and understood proverb. This is also true for a musical show. There are many people, hands and talents responsible for making a good production.

Last weekend the students at Batavia High School performed “Once Upon A Mattress." The show was a wonderful success thanks to the many hands that contributed to it.

In our program, we acknowledge our thanks and give our recognition. However, it was brought to my attention today that a large part of our production crew was not even listed in the program.

I am sure if you came to our performance, the work of their hands and talents was very obvious. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and to extend my sincere thanks and congratulations to BHS art teacher, Mrs. Linda Chadwell and many of her art students, who created the visual scenery and painted the sets for our show.

Mrs. Chadwell spent many hours guiding the students, drawing the scenery, and then using the paints to build brick walls, grow vines and add detail to our beautiful sets. Day by day the wood slowly transformed to become a beautiful castle yard complete with moat walls and a tower.

Special thanks to students: Andrea Raphael, Ashley Elmore, Whitney Case, Megan Jacques, Steve Larkin, Tamalyn Brown-Penders, Nikki Suozzi, Missy Fite, Maria Yefremenko, Ilsy Cruz, Becca Meloon, Shamiqua Hickman, Chantal Hickman, Miranda Moore, Samantha Mitchell, Rachel Henrici, Helen Zickl, Keith Welch, Niha Idrees, Alexis Logsdon, Maria Robusto, Kelsey Hill, Dana Torcello, Lindsay Wrobel, Shelby Fryer, Tylin Torcello, Jenny Schultz, Tilar Clark, Rachel Piacente, Brett Wolf, Stephanie Falcheck, Kelly Jones, A.J. Sanchez, Natalie Allen, Ronnie Murray, Mikala Phillips, Nate Palmer, Rebecca Hall, Hailey Sundown, Leah Cargill, Devon Nichols, Kaelie Grazioplene, Taylor Muoio, Sara Weiss, Natalie Allen, and Mrs. Chadwell.

The BHS Production Club extends kudos to Mrs. Chadwell, her team of artists and everyone else who made this show a success.

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