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  • City May Seek Proposals for 1919 School Building

    Chevon T. Baccus APR, Executive Editor|Updated Apr 24, 2019

    Downtown revitalization may have a domino effect and breathe new life into the old Lake Wales 1919 school building. City Manager Ken Fields told city commissioners April 16 that during the budget process this year he wants to talk about what to do with the city's red brick two-story structure that housed Lake Wales students for decades. Fields said city officials were waiting to see the recommendations of urban planners Dover Kohl, expected in June, which he believes could...

  • Theatre Review: "Assassin's" a Wild Thrill Ride

    Drew Truitt|Updated Mar 20, 2019

    An experienced cast and a script full of twists and turns lead to an entertaining evening of live theatre in "The Assassin's New Friend." The psychological thriller runs through March 31 at Lake Wales Little Theatre. Bok Academy educator Jeff Herman plays Kendrick, the "crazed man" plotting to kill attorney Douglas Brendan, played by engineer John Durbin. Both are veterans of multiple shows, as is apparent in their performances. Herman's portrayal of the "psycho" Kendrick...

  • LWLT Presents "The Assassin's New Friend"

    News Staff|Updated Mar 18, 2019
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    Fans of live theatre will enjoy some spine-tingling chills during March as Lake Wales Little Theatre presents "The Assassin's New Friend." The psychological thriller features a very reluctant "friend" who finds himself dragged into a murder plot by a crazed killer. Faced with a "Hobson's choice," the true-crime writer is pulled deeper as the plot twists and turns. Featuring Jeff Herman as the scheming Kendrick, and Robert Connors as often-horrified writer Brian Hollander, the...

  • Backstage at the Lake Wales Little Theatre

    Cassie Jacoby, Lifestyles Editor|Updated Mar 15, 2019

    You'll be on the edge of your seat during the production of "The Assassin's New Friend" through March 31 at the Lake Wales Little Theatre. Written by John Kaasik, the play is directed by Lake Wales Charter Schools Human Resources Director Dr. Julio Acevedo. March 15 is opening night and the play runs three weekends with performances at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. "This is a really good play because it has comedy, suspense, action and drama so...

  • An Hour with a World Champion

    Trey Heath|Updated Mar 13, 2019

    When we were kids, we all had hobbies. It may have been Little League sports, theatre, music, Scouts, or any other menagerie of things that were fun. We loved being around our friends, gaining skills, and even getting rewards for success we had earned. How early in your life did you find your passion? For most of us it wasn't at four and 10 years old. Heck, some of us still haven't found it and to get to our age you would have to multiply four and ten together. This is...

  • LWLT Teen Play Auditions March 18-19

    News Staff|Updated Mar 13, 2019

    Auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, March 18-19, for the Lake Wales Little Theatre June teen production of "Reality Stars: Greek Gods Edition." According to promotional material the play is a hilarious romp that explores the great Greek myths within a reality show framework: "Thirteen gods are put under one roof, but only one can survive to sit upon Mount Olympus." Director Robbie Hartley will be casting "8 guys and 7 girls," ages 12-18. The play is not a musical, but...