Original Cast of Peter Pan
February 26, 2016
Some amazing photos of the original 1904-1906 productions of Peter Pan.
Month: February 2016
Good Artist Tips
February 22, 2016
There’s always gonna be someone better than you. Try to work less on comparing yourself to their work and instead learning from them and turning envy into a personal challenge for your own stuff. I know its hard, trust me. The best way to get better at art is to practice. There is no special trick to … More Good Artist Tips
HHS’s does “Beauty and the Beast”
February 15, 2016
High School musicals are expected to be efficient, cute and fun. But the production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast that takes over the James Barr auditorium is as lavish as anything you’ll see in Milwaukee. The production fills the James Barr Auditorium from top to bottom and end to end, thanks to beautifully painted backdrops and a … More HHS’s does “Beauty and the Beast”
Beauty and the Beast Review
February 11, 2016
Disney’s enchanting musical version of the beloved fairy tale Beauty and the Beast premieres on the James Barr Auditorium’s stage. This mark’s Homestead High School’s first endeavor into the world of Disney Musicals, and boy has it been a trip! Beauty and the Beast has a familiar but also heartwarming story, a number of delightful characters, big-number … More Beauty and the Beast Review
Mic Checks
February 7, 2016
25 Things All kids in a Musical Ensemble know to be true
February 6, 2016
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just this is your first musical, these things apply to you. Sight reading, dancing, endless hours of rehearsing, unbreakable bonds with the other people in your ensemble… Such is the life of a musical theatre kid. 1. Sight reading is literally the most stressful thing in the world. Do, re, … More 25 Things All kids in a Musical Ensemble know to be true
What do you do in rehearsal?
February 3, 2016
Disney. When one thinks of Disney, one might think of princesses and talking animals. One usually thinks, “Oh that’s child’s play” and “That’s easy.” Let me tell you, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is anything but easy. Without the help of our amazingly talented cast and music teachers, this year’s Homestead High School musical would not … More What do you do in rehearsal?
Sound Designer problems.
February 3, 2016
Inside Jokes
February 2, 2016
When rehearsal ends up being fun and a bunch of people skipped so now they don’t get to be in on the good inside jokes (ie, why was the director beat boxing? I guess you’ll never know)
Meet the Artist: Lonnae Hickman
February 1, 2016
Hello, my name is Lonnae Hickman and I’m assistant director and script secretary for our winter musical Beauty and the Beast. I myself haven’t done much yet, my job doesn’t actually start until tech week. Currently I’m writing down blocking (all the movement done by the actors) and until I have to call all the cues … More Meet the Artist: Lonnae Hickman
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