Theater in Catonsville- ALIVE AND WELL!

Theater is alive and well among the young people of Catonsville.

In November, Catonsville High School will pesent Arther Milller's "The Crucible." This play is based on the actual events in 1692, that led to the Salem Witch Trials, a series of hearings before local magistrates to prosecute over 150 people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts, between February 1692 and May 1693. Students who attend CHS, especially Mr. McDaniel's English class, will study this play. John Proctor will be played by Nick Huber

In December, Catonsville Middle School will present "Willie Wonka" . This childhood favorite will be another fine musical production, complete with superb special effects. You will be amazed and dazzled bu this group of middle school students who sing, dance prepare sets, arrange props and operate the stage and sound crews.

Also in December, Relays STAR Community Theater presents "Scrooge and Marley" This lighter version of the Traditional Dickens story is appropriate for the entire family. The audience will be invited to sing carols between scenes and all of the profit will be donated to a local charity selected by the children in the cast. STAR is masterful with sets and staging. The theater seats only 125 people, so advanced tickets are a must. Scrooge is played by Nick Huber.

If you truly want to enter the Christmas season with a song in your heart, I recommend Tuba Christmas, directed by Catonsville High Schools Jim Wharten. Held outside at Baltimore's Inner Harbor, over 200 base brass players assemble the first Saturday in December at 3pm to play Christmas Carols. From musicians from all over the state, between 12 and 82, some from the high schools, Raven's marching band and Maryland colleges, come together once a year to bring joy to so many. If you love base brass, or if you have never experienced base brass (tubas, euphoniums,) this is your chance to learn to love these instruments.

If you would like more information about any of these events, please let me know. I hope to see you there!

Fall in Catonsville

It's Fall in Catonsville. The fields are in full use from the "Turf" at the high school to the new improved field at Bloomsbury to CMS' well worn grass, there are games all weekend long. The Trolly Trail is covered with colorful leaves, and Opies and the Tasty Zone prepare for a "long winter's nap." The elementary school kids are breaking out their coats on chilly mornings. The middle schoolers are still wearing hoodies and shorts.

The best place to be on a Friday night is a CHS football game. Win or lose, it's an entertaining evening spent with friends from the community. Homecoming Night, looks like any other weekend, as the parents in the stands are also the alumni! This is definately the place to be if you are a teen. Loud and happy kids having a great time in a safe environment, makes any parent smile.

Keep an eye on the Santa House, as it will begin to show signs of life. It is just weeks until it opens. As you race around town, dropping of and picking up kids, take a look at all the colorful trees which line our roads. It will pass quickly into winter. Reflect on the poor fellows who live in other parts of the county, who never see the changing colors of leaves. How fortunate we are.