To Benefit the Elijah David Fund.,, Vermont Youth Dancers (VYD) will give an encore performance of Young Forever, Back to Neverland, at Mount Mansfield Union High School on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 6:30pm.
VYD was inspired to revive this springs sold out show, to honor Elijah Davis, a Jericho teen who was killed in a car accident this summer.
The cast includes three of Elijahs siblings and dozens of talented local dancers in a large scale production, complete with imaginative set, vivid costumes, lively characters, and best of all, choreography and music that tell a story about things that matter -- friendships, rivalry, youthful idealism, and grown-up privileges. The show appeals to young kids, teens, and adults with its magical effects, cool vibe, and timeless message.
In Young Forever, todays hit music and exciting dances show what happens next to Peter Pan after the Darling children have grown up. Audiences will meet Wendys daughter Jane and other Darlings, as they share new adventures with Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys and the Indians. Find out what ever happened to Captain Hook, and watch as a new band of pirates challenge the Lost Boys. Will Peter Pan remain Young Forever?
Elijah Davis loss has hit Jericho and the Davis family hard. VYD Directors Mia Groff and Theresa Robinson talked with families about their idea for an encore of Young Forever, to raise money for the Elijah Davis Memorial Fund. The entire performance group jumped at the chance to return to the stage to show their love and support for the Davis family.
For this performance, our title Young Forever will take on special meaning for all of us in VYD, for Elijahs family, and for the community, as we remember Elijah who will remain young forever in all our hearts says VYD founder Mia Groff.
Vermont Youth Dancers is a community dance troupe of area elementary, middle and high school students founded in 2006 with 5 young dancers. Since then VYD has grown into a top-notch performance experience for local youth, ages 6 to 17, who commit to a rigorous rehearsal schedule and learn choreography and drama to bring their characters to life on stage. Previous VYD performances include Cinderella Unwritten, Forever Young-A Peter Pan Tale, Breakthrough, and Come With Me.
Tickets are $5 minimum donation, to benefit the Elijah Davis Memorial Fund, purchase at the door. Performance is at 6:30pm, box office opens at 5pm, theater seating opens at 5:45pm. Call 802-448-0893 to reserve tickets in advance; reserved tickets that are not picked up by 6:15 will be released. First come first served seating, wheelchair accessible.
****Personal Note*****
My Daughter Rebecca has performed with this troupe since its start, these kids are so outstanding that I have heard people compare them to many professional adult troupes. Best five bucks you will spend in a long time.
Elijah Davis's three sisters are in this troupe.
If you do not know, Elijah Davis was 17 when he died on July 28th an MMU Grad headed to the Marines.
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