Benson Blake Photography » Manassas VA http://www.bensonblake.com Portraits, Weddings and Events Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:51:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Drama Kids Performances http://www.bensonblake.com/blog/archives/1117 http://www.bensonblake.com/blog/archives/1117#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 19:45:45 +0000 Benson Blake Photography http://www.bensonblake.com/blog/?p=1117 During the last couple of weekends, Drama Kids International hosted their spring performances in northern VA. The plays were held at Stonewall Middle School in Manassas VA and Walker-Grant Middle School in Fredericksburg VA. The Drama Kids program teaches acting and public speaking skills to students 3-18. Some students may choose to pursue acting as a career, while others will use these new skills at school or work.

After 9 weeks of after-school rehearsals, it was time to perform for their families and friends. The younger kids (5-8) performed the play "Paradesia", which answers the question "Can shells talk?". The 9-11 year olds performed as pirates in the play "Bold Buccaneers". The older students (12-18) performed a play about a dress rehearsal gone wrong. Thanks to Angela, Silver Sound, all the volunteers, and parents for the work you do with Drama Kids. It was amazing to see the choreography and hear the lines that these students learned… the teachers did a GREAT job. It's good to see these students being introduced to the arts at an early age. Here are some photos from the May 9th and 16th performances.

Angela Myers, Drama Kids Director for Stafford & Prince William counties

Lower Primary Drama Kids performing "Paradesia"

Lower Primary Drama Kids performing "Paradesia"

Lower Primary Drama Kids performing "Paradesia"

Lower Primary Drama Kids performing "Paradesia"

Upper Primary Drama Kids performing "Bold Buccaneers"

Upper Primary Drama Kids performing "Bold Buccaneers"

Upper Primary Drama Kids (9-11 years) as pirates

Drama Kids' DKI Acting Academy (11-15) performance

Drama Kids' DKI Acting Academy (11-15) performance

Drama Kids' DKI Acting Academy (11-15) performance

Drama Kids Awards

Drama Kids award presentation

Drama Kids award presentation

]]> http://www.bensonblake.com/blog/archives/1117/feed 1 Obama Rally in Manassas http://www.bensonblake.com/blog/archives/794 http://www.bensonblake.com/blog/archives/794#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:04:05 +0000 Benson Blake Photography http://www.bensonblake.com/blog/?p=794 On November 3rd 2008, Senator Barack Obama made the last stop of his presidential campaign in Manassas, Virginia.  The energetic rally took place at the Prince William County Fairgrounds, with an estimated 80,000+ people in attendance.  Here are some photos I captured during the historic rally.

Governor Tim Kaine introducing Senator Obama, Mark Warner sharing the stage

Barack Obama speaking at the rally

Barack Obama, shortly after his speech

The stage view from where I stood

The crowd behind me

Obama takes one final look at the crowd before leaving

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