'Mini Mud' Returns to Chandler Stage

The 12th annual youth version of Chandler's Mud Season Variety Show, "Mini Mud," will be presented Saturday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Chandler Music Hall in Randolph.

Fourteen youngsters from six Central Vermont communities will share their talents in thirteen acts for this annual celebration, with performers ranging in age from 9 to 18.

A varied range of music will be offered by solo vocalists Maddox Bashaw of Brookfield; Ella LaFromboise of Bethel; Faith DeCroti, Emma Dimick Ritter, Adam Leicher, and Angelica Gaulin, all of Randolph, and Natalie Strand of Randolph Center with a work of her own.

It won't be all singing! Russell Clar of Montpelier will entertain the audience with a little comedy, and Philip Papp of Randolph will perform some jazz on his saxophone.

For the first time, there will even be some dance this season. The duo Annie McMillion and Zoe Blackman of Waitsfield will do a bit of song and dance, as will Ella LaFromboise of Bethel. Chloe Evans of Randolph will perform a piece of modern dance and Aamir Patrick, also of Randolph, will entertain the audience with an innovative dance with special lighting. Natalie Strand and Philip Papp will return to the stage and give a taste of this summer's 4th of July Musical, "Footloose." An RUHS School Jazz ensemble will round out the evening with their usual zest and verve, and celebrate the final curtain call.

"Mini Mud!" is an important fundraiser for youth programming offered at Chandler throughout the year. For reserved tickets and more information, call the Chandler box office at (802) 728-6464, visit online at chandler-arts.org, or stop by Chandler any week-day between 12 and 4 p.m.

This performance is presented by Chandler Center for the Arts, and is sponsored by the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation, The Lamson Howell Foundation, National Life Charitable Foundation, and Silloway Septic Services of Randolph, with additional support from Summit Stores of The Barn at Exit 4. Chandler Music Hall is fully accessible and equipped for the hearing impaired.