Among the major crippling fears of high school students, there are three that reign supreme: the possibility of picking a career that will lead to a life of misery, lifelong debt for college tuition, and Shakespeare.

Some think theatre is just a pastime but nearly every student in a theatre class is extremely dedicated to this hobby. People like Yackelyn Canales, a dedicated, talented, hardworking, aspiring actor further prove that this is true. Although Canales finds theatre really fun, she continues on with it for a very good reason.

If you’ve ever had the opportunity to see a show at Hale Centre Theatre, you know that it’s the perfect place to enjoy incredible singing, dancing, and acting. After hundreds of spectacular performances at the West Valley location, Mark and Sally Dietlein, co-founders of Hale Centre Theatre, have decided to move on to bigger and better things.