People’s Church

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SHINE! Theatre Company: Bringing Literature To Life On Stage

2013 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Recently I stumbled upon another Fresno theatre company for children, SHINE! Youth Theatre. Since I had not earlier known of their existence, I thought perhaps some of our readers didn't either so we decided to introduce you. Hope you enjoy our chat with their founder and artistic director Tony Sanders.

Island of the Blue Dolphins Presented By Shine Theatre

2013 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance Mc Arthur

A young woman is left behind on an island off the California coast and survives by her wits and skills for 18 years. It really happened, and Scott O’Dell turned the story into a Newbery-winning children’s novel, Island of the Blue Dolphins. SHINE! Youth Theatre is staging Katy Realista’s adaptation of the book at the People’s Church, and it’s a celebration of a lost culture.