My Fair Lady is performed at Fauntleroy Church, an Explorer West Production. Pictured are Nate Dullea and Alex Batista, and Annie Basamania as the first Eliza Dolittle.
Explorer West Middle School puts on a performance of My Fair Lady by Lerner and Loewe at a new location: Fauntleroy Church, 9140 California Ave SW, at 7:00 pm Friday April 23rd and Saturday April 24th, 2010.
This is the first year Explorer West is traveling outside of the campus to put on a production. The show will last approximately two hours and is family friendly with one intermission. Featuring ninety students in the cast and crew every student in the school is part of the show.
My Fair Lady is a musical about a poor young flour girl in the early 20th century in England struggling to make money. She comes across a phonetics professor who exclaims that he could make someone think she is royalty. He than makes a bet with his friend that he could make people think she actually is royalty.
Explorer West Middle School is an independent school in west Seattle with only about 90 students. Every student takes three years of Latin, Math, History, Science, English, Music, Physical Education, Drama, and Art. Explorer West Middle School embraces the energy and enthusiasm of young people on a journey to adulthood by fostering confidence and discovery. Offering the benefits of small learning community, Explorer West views the complexity of opportunity to develop the diverse academic, creative, and social skills required for sustainable future.