1G — Wednesday, June 25, 1997 — North Sho:e News Adam have a neat dad with a Breat job. He's a stave former with an awe who thal heaps af peuple every night, Evervbouy loves it when he dawas makeup and COSTUME. Thats when Alex and Adanrs father, Peter Rarne, becomes the Phantors of the Oper. His performances at the Font Centre tar the Pertouning Arts continue to Barner rave reves. Alex's teacher at Sherwood clementary, school, Mrs. is, thought Karrie would make a great guest visitor, She was right, eowith: kids, Karrie was pleased to. oblige. He brought his co-star Theresa De Zar and aiusical director Richard Coc s dleng: for the recent visit, Students and faculty gathered to hear Karrie tak about show biz, answer burning questions (was he wearing the famous mask now?) and enjoy some songs from the show, PICK ME Culver raises his hand during question period. CAPTIVATED... attentively. Sherwood teacher Maureen Davis listens north siiore News > o o BRIGHT TIGHTS 66 Unmasked Phantom delights school kids NEWS photos Ann Hamiltan TERRIFIC TRIO... The Ford Centre’s fabulous Phantom of the Opera Peter Karrie teams up with his children Alexandra, whom everyone calls Alex, and her brother Adam, in the gym at Sherwood Park elementary schooi. MUSIC DIRECTOR... Richard Coombes pro- vides piano accompani- ment. SINGING SENSATION... Laura Thomas is enjoying the songs performed by Karrie and De Zarn. GATHERING IN THE GYM... Savannah Kuchera joins her class- mates. SPECIAL MOMENTS... Kathy Elliot and daughter Laura are thrilled with the special visit. MARVELOUS MOM... Jane Karrie is pleased to visit her children’s school and see hubby Peter per- form. CONTEMPLATION... Jamita Walji learns about the phantom’s fate. GREAT OPPORTUNITY... Brendan Spearing enjoys the special appearance. PERFECT SEAT... finds a great spot in the gym to watch and listen to Peter Karrie. TOP MARKS... Teacher Gillian frwin gives Karrie, De Zarn and Coombes top marks for a great visit. LOTS OF FUN... Little Amanda Gearge is hav- ing a great time. KEEN KELLY... Brendan Kelly is having a fun time learning about the theatre. TER AND TALENTED Karrie’s co-star Teresa De Zarn provides the students with the added treat of meeting the Phantom's own Christine. BOUQUET OF THANKS... Ford Centre’s promotions director Janet Mitchell, left, is thanked for organizing the special visit by Sherwood's own Karen Harrop. wa aa SHERWOOD principal Cathy Molinski says hi. Laura Main