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Cast, crew and mentors sharpen ‘speaking’ skills for next show

From left, director Linda Stough takes a break from “Public Speaking 101” rehearsal with actor Blake Gilson and assistant director Dagny Waldron. Gilson portrays the Rev. Montavius Lester, an articulate speaker, except when he is in the pulpit and resorts to singing his sermons.

Rehearsals for “Public Speaking 101” are in full swing at The Lancaster Players Playhouse,  361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone.

Director Linda Stough draws on her background as a community college public speaking instructor to guide cast members portraying students terrified of speaking. “The journey from dread to delight is at the heart of this story,” said Stough. “By the end of each semester, when fear gives way to confidence, there is always a deep sense of satisfaction.”

Dagny Waldron joins the production as a first-time assistant director through the Lancaster Players’ mentoring….

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