Spring is in the step of CDS

There was lots of energy in the room at the Chester Drama Society's AGM on March 15 at the Chester United Baptist Church Hall. Leading the way was the election of a new slate of officers: President Tom Myers and Treasurer Judy Parsons remained from last year's executive; they were joined by newcomers Laurel Darnell as Vice-President and Dave Major as Secretary.

Laurel Darnell is well known for her talent as an actor, having performed on the Playhouse stage in "The Garage Sale," "Life Skills" and "A Brief History of Chester (may contain nuts)." She's even better known in her home of Mahone Bay where she's starred in musical comedies "The Rumrunner's Ball" and "The Last World Tour" written by husband Reid Campbell. What's less well known about Laurel is her passion to bring together quality theatre pieces and community actors, such as she's doing right now as producer of "The Good Doctor." With backing from CDS, Laurel's engaged Andre Haines to direct Neil Simon's homage to Anton Chekhov which will be performed at seven venues in Lunenburg County: community theatre travelling to communities. "The Good Doctor" will make his first house call to Chester on Friday, May 6 at the Chester United Baptist Church Hall. Stay tuned.