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Your family is invited to experience the joys of musical theatre with the heartwarming musical Dear Edwina<\/a>! This original production from the creators of Junie B. Jones The Musical is a charming one-act play that explores the joys of growing up through junior advice-giver extraordinaire Edwina.<\/p>\n

The Kalamazoo Advice-a-Palooza festival is coming and thirteen-year-old Edwina Spoonapple would give anything to be part of it! Desperate to compete with her well-accomplished older siblings, Edwina sets her site on impressing the talent scout from the convention. With the help of her family, quirky friends, and neighbours she sets up shows live from her garage and doses out musical advice on everything from proper table settings to birthday party etiquette. Will her attempts to help solve the world’s problems through song be enough to help earn her spot in the spotlight?<\/p>\n

\"Dear<\/p>\n

Dear Edwina will grace the La Cite Francophone stage on November 9 & 10, 2023 with modest sets and charming costumes for all ages to enjoy. Described as sweet, smart and tuneful, it is perfect for musical theatre fans young and old! Get your tickets now through Eventbrite<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dear Edwina is proudly brought to you by NUOVA Vocal Arts inaugural CLASS ACT Training and Performance Program. This unique program is open to ages 10-15 year old, offering the chance for students with varying experience to develop acting, singing, and dance skills as part of a full-scale musical theatre production!<\/p>\n

Dear Edwina:<\/h2>\n

When:<\/strong> November 9 & 10, 2023
\nTime:<\/strong> 7:00 pm
\nWhere:<\/strong> La Cite Francophone
\nAddress:<\/strong> 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury, Edmonton
\nWebsite:<\/strong> Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your family is invited to experience the joys of musical theatre with the heartwarming musical Dear Edwina! This original production from the creators of Junie B. Jones The Musical is a charming one-act play that explores the joys of growing up through junior advice-giver extraordinaire Edwina. The Kalamazoo Advice-a-Palooza festival
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