Blackbeard the Pirate invades Buckley

Jessica Hall, Missoula Children’s Theater tour actor director, left, and Isabella Miyares, Missoula Children’s Theater tour actor director, instruct the cast members of Blackbeard the Pirate during rehearsal, July 16, 2014, at the youth center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Fourty-four children worked hard all week to present the play on Friday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Phillip Houk/Released)

Children from Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. sit patiently waiting for the Missoula Children’s Theater rehearsal to begin, July 16, 2014, at the youth center on base. This annual event requires the youth to practice for only four days to produce the play Blackbeard the Pirate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Phillip Houk/Released)

Blackbeard the Pirate invades Buckley

Blackbeard’s crew practice their song and dance routine during the Missoula Children’s Theater production of Blackbeard the Pirate June 16, 2014, at the youth center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. More than 40 Buckley children participated in the production. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Phillip Houk/Released)

Published July 17, 2014
By Senior Airman Phillip Houk
460th Space Wing Public Affairs

BUCKLEY AIRFORCE BASE, Colo. -- Blackbeard the Pirate and his crew have invaded Buckley to plunder, search for buried treasure and sing and dance at the base youth center.

Each year the Missoula Children's Theater produces a children's play, in coordination with local youth to encourage learning through acting.

"Theater in general teaches children really great life skills, including self-confidence, speaking clearly and getting in front of an audience," said Jessica Hall, Missoula Children's Theater tour actor director. "Life skills you can use every day."

This year, 44 local youth have worked all week, memorizing their lines as well as learning to dance and sing for this year's production.

"It's actually pretty fun," said Jacob, 13 year old who stars as Blackbeard the Pirate, "I have done this kind of thing before and really liked it."

The play includes pirates, mermaids, crabs, parrots and beach bums, allowing the children to play a large variety of unique roles.

"I'm playing as Peach Fuzz," said LeiAna, a 9 year old girl who stars as Peach Fuzz the pirate. "My crew thinks I am not handy enough, and not worthy, because I am so tiny. This is 100 percent fun.

After a week of challenging rehearsals, the children are excited to show what they learned.

"We will be performing Friday," Jacob said. "It will be an adventurous, fun and exciting play!"

To show your support for these young actors, attend the play this Friday at the Buckley Youth Center, starting at 4:30 p.m.

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Blackbeard the Pirate invades Buckley

Blackbeard the Pirate invades Buckley

Blackbeard the Pirate invades Buckley