JMTC's Hercules: definitely worth it!

I took my Mom, Grandma and lil sister to see Hercules by the Jamaica Junior Theatre Company and overall it really was a good show. Besides the difficulties sometimes to hear (probably because of where we were seated) it really was a good production from start to finish.

The first thing I shall say here is that Disney movies are near and dear to my little heart.

Those are the things I grew up on and got excited about as a child. In some instances I dreamt of being a particular character, had merchandise that bore their face and name....(don't act like you didn't have them too)....and of course owned the movies on VHS (and for some movies I also had the soundtrack because it was just totally worth it).

Anywho, I say all that to pretty much say: I had some high expectations when I entered the theatre!

The first thing Mom noted was how great the costumes looked and I surely had to agree. I even got a few ideas for random outfit refixes and combinations and all that jazz. Kudos too to the team that put the set together. I noticed a great use of space with simple but totally relevant props to help bring it all together. Of course I couldn't ignore the fact that the technical crew helped to make sure that onstage the amazing set and costumes were complimented with excellent lighting and sound effects (insert here the movement of Zeus' thunderbolt with perfect lighting and sound effects).

One thing I couldn't go without commending are the performers. With even the youngest performers you could see the dedication and passion as they performed. Of course there are some who's singing/acting/dancing skills are more advanced than others, but that didn't change how well they got into character. This to me acted as a reminder of just how talented Jamaicans are! =]

I think overall my favourites were probably Mischief and Mayhem (minions of Hades - God of the Underworld). They really seemed to have gotten into character and as Mom said "I can only imagine how things are if they really are best friends."

The muses were also very good, and they really brought me back to the Disney movie I watched as a child.

All in all, I really did enjoy it and I'm now feeling motivated to take out my Disney classics and watch the movie again!

On another note, though, it warms my heart knowing that the proceeds will be going to charity. I feel good about the fact that the selected charity will one for children (since that's my passion) and that I added to the pool of funds that will help make a difference in someone else's life.

But back to you going to see the show! You've got until February 19th to check it out and in my opinion you really have no excuse!

Who/What: Jamaica Junior Theatre 2012 Production - Hercules
Where: The Phillip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts
When: Until February 19th

I do urge you all to check it out, it's a fun show and it's all for a good cause! =]