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Page 10 January 2, 2008 Spotlight Newspapers DeMarasse, Ferrucci wed Jaclyn L. DeMarasse, daughter of Raymond P. and Dorthea A. DeMarasse of Troy, and Frank P. Ferrucci Jr., son of Frank P. Ferrucci Sr. and Margaret Ferrucci of Niskayuna, were married Aug. 24. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Richard Carlino at St. John the Evangelist Church in Schenectady. A reception followed at Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia. The maid of honor was Michelle DeMarasse. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth DeCurtis, Melissa Ferrucci, Andrea Ostrander, Kim Brown and Michelle Gariepy. The fl ower girl was Emily Cimins. The best man was James Vardaro. Groomsmen were Dave Diagostino, Kevin Heigel, Greg Smith, Leo Rosenholz and Phil Cafaro. The ring bearer was Dan Brown. The bride is a graduate of Tamarac High School and Siena College. She is an accountant for Marvin and Company, P.C., in Latham. The groom is a graduate of Colonie High School and LeMoyne College. He is an accountant for Wojeski and Company, P.C., in East Greenbush. Following a honeymoon trip to Aruba, the couple resides in Latham. Jaclyn L. and Frank P. Ferrucci Jr. Send us your announcements Spotlight Newspapers welcomes your engagement, wedding or anniversary announcements. There is no charge. For information or to receive a Spotlight Milestones announcement form, e-mail news@spotlightnews.com or call 439-4949. Wedding Directory for Bridal Services BALLROOM DANCING Albany Ballroom Social Dance School 6 Winners Circle, Colonie (off Wolf Rd.). AlbanyBallroom.com "Your Wedding Dance...A Memory in the Making" - First Lesson Free! Call 542-5108. FLORISTS Floral Garden Specializing in Weddings 339 Delaware Ave., Delmar, 478-7232 www.thefloralgarden.com Catering to all budgets INVITATIONS JEWELRY Harold Finkle, “Your Jeweler” 1585 Central Ave., Colonie. 456-6800. Diamonds - Handcrafted Wedding Rings & Attendant’s Gifts. Milestones Spotlight in the PHOTOGRAPHY Personal, Professional Photographic Services. - 469-6551. TOOTH WHITENING Dr. Kabinoff, 458-1892. 1465 Western Ave., Guilderland. Paper Mill Delaware Plaza. 439-8123 Personalized Professional Teeth Whitening. invitations & announcements for weddings, showers, bar mitzvah, new baby, graduation. MUSIC FREE 3 day & two night hotel stay! 1-800-DONATE-CARS • The donation is tax deductible. • Pick-up is free. • We take care of all the paperwork. 1-800-DONATE-CARS (1-800-366-2832) Wedding Ceremonies ~ Traditional & Contemporary music. Deborah Rhatigan 478-9632 • April Zhang 459-4781. Over 20 Years Experience More news, Page 13 PLAN PERFECT WEDDING Get money-savings tips on negotiating with vendors, where to get great favors, how to write memorable vows, and ideas for romantic honeymoon destinations. www.UpstateAnnouncements.com/wedding-planning VIDEO SERVICE Edward Thomas Productions -— Digital Multimedia Services. Professional Video Service - Personalized Wedding Video on DVD. Customized for your special day. Call (518)368-6131.E-mail: etprod@juno.com WEDDING INFORMATION Bridal Show Dates, Articles: 1st Planning Step, Bridal Experts, Pre-marital Stress, Past Relationships.www.PocketWeddingGuide.com Plowinskes celebrate 50 years of marriage Thomas and Sheila (Bergin) Plowinske of Colonie celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows during a Mass at St. Francis de Sales Church Nov. 25. Following Mass, a reception was held in their honor at the Country Club of Troy. The Plowinskes are the parents of five children: Michael and his wife, Regina, of Troy; Theresa and her husband, Bob Puzier, of Latham; Thomas and his wife, JoAnne, of Colonie; Carol and her husband, Michael DiFabio of Loudonville; and Robert and his wife, Sandra, of East Greenbush. They have 10 grandchildren: Anna and Robert Puzier; Michele, Thomas and William Plowinske; Katherine, Julia and Michael DiFabio and Cameron and Thomas and Sheila (Bergin) Plowinske, today, above, and in 1957, left. Logan Plowinske. Tom and Sheila graduated from Vincentian Institute; they were married on Nov. 30, 1957, at St. Madeline Sophie’s church in Guilderland. Tom was employed by the state Department of Transportation for 38 years. He retired in 1993 as manager of computer operations and enjoys golfing and classic cars. Sheila graduated from The College of Saint Rose with a bachelor’s degree in English and social studies, and in 1973 earned her master’s degree in reading. Sheila taught for many years in the South Colonie School District. She enjoys reading, knitting and crossword puzzles. They also enjoy attending their grandchildren’s various athletic events.
Spotlight Newspapers January 2, 2008 Page 11 Don’t ‘Mis’ out Local production group puts students on the stage in a rare performance of Victor Hugo’s classic tale By GRAHAM S. PARKER parkerg@spotlightnews.com Capital District high school students have been given a rare opportunity. Beginning Jan. 4, Cohoes Music Hall will be one of only two places – the other being Broadway – where audiences can catch a stage performance of the Victor Hugo classic “Les Miserables.” The difference is the Cohoes version features a local teen cast. �� CR Productions, which puts on the twice-annual children’s productions, has gone all out for this one. Local teenagers from 20 different area high schools will be able to attempt the feat that is a full-blown “Les Miserables” production, from the mid-production costume changes to the revered turntable set. “We were very lucky to get ‘Les Mis.’ We wouldn’t have gotten this for our professional in the Entertainment Spotlight production because it’s on Broadway,” said Jim Charles, CR Productions’ artistic director. “This is the only other opportunity for people to see ‘Les Mis’ other than Broadway.” If October’s casting call turnout is any indication, chances are the actors and actresses in the show know how rare the opportunity is as well. When the call went out, 250 children showed up at the music hall’s doors, only 30 were chosen for the production, said Charles. Many of those that show up are aspiring professionals, who commit themselves 100 percent to their pursuit, he said. It shows when they set foot on stage. Just like their professional counterparts on Broadway, the cast does not use microphones, instead relying on the music hall’s acoustics to carry their voices to the audience. The production is as real as it gets, down to the set and professional orchestra. That professionalism is what is expected of CR Productions, and it’s what brings hundreds of children each year to try out for their productions. It is also the reason it wasn’t a surprise that so many turned up for casting call upon hearing the production this winter was ‘Les Mis.’ Because of the production’s costs and size, no school will go near it. For many high school age students, this is their best shot at performing in the show. “Some kids come back; 95 percent are new to us. We try not to call all the same people for our major rolls. The principles this year are new to us. They are really talented,” said Charles. Work on the production began immediately after casting in late October. Since then, the 30 students have been rehearsing three times a week, Charles said. Some of the cast has been driving from as far as an hour away. This is the sixth year CR Productions has been at Cohoes Music Hall and has offered its C-R Kids after-school program. The staff puts on two productions during the year, once in the spring, for elementary and middles school aged children, and once in the winter for high school students. C-R Kids offers unique opportunities and enriching experiences. Participants learn a variety of new skills and are rewarded by their accomplishments and are also given the opportunity to work with regional and visiting artists and theater professionals. Featured in this season’s cast are: Shenendehowa seniors William Boyajian as Jean Valjean, Kelsey Poore as Fantine, Stephanie Gray as Mme. Thenardier, and Cara O’Brien as Eponine. Other schools represented: Colonie High School junior Bill Hennings as Inspector Javert, Columbia High School senior Taylor Collins as Enjolras, Academy of the Holy Names junior Brittany Boivin as Cossette, Shaker High School sophomore Charles Franklin as Marius, and St. Pius X’s seventh grader Christopher Flaim as Gavroche. Les Miserables will open Friday, Jan. 4, and run until Sunday, Jan. 13. Friday and Saturday evening shows begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. For tickets or information call 237-5858.
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