Author: Homestead High School Drama Club
At Out is the blog for Homestead High School's Drama Club and Theatre department.
“The Mikado” wins big for Tommy Awards
Named for local Broadway star Tom Wopat, the Tommy Awards encourage, recognize, and honor excellence in high school musical theater. Educators, industry professionals, and theater experts review productions at more than 60 high schools, provide valuable feedback and advice, and honor schools and individuals’ achievements with category-based awards. Schools and individuals receive awards at a … More “The Mikado” wins big for Tommy Awards
Why I do it.
Costume crew is not just a bunch of girls sitting around sewing and gossiping. It’s a group of dedicated people who choose to spend hours on end frantically fixing buttons so an actor can make their cue, running around to facilitate quick changes, and, well… sitting around sewing and gossiping. Hi. I’m Jenna, if we … More Why I do it.
Arabian Nights: Colorful Storytelling
Arabian Nights, adapted by Dominic Cooke, playing at the James Barr Auditorium in Mequon WI. 5000 W. Mequon Rd, 53092 May 1 and 2 @ 7:30pm May 3 @ 2pm Students $7 Adults $8 Or Donate a children’s book and get $1 off your ticket!!! The play opens in ancient Persia, where King Shahrayar (William … More Arabian Nights: Colorful Storytelling
Fifth run without having costumes washed
Magical ‘Nights’ spins tales richly told
The magical stories of Shahrazad’s 1,001 Arabian Nights come to life with the simple combination of a storyteller’s hypnotic voice, a richly colored backdrop and some extraordinarily dexterous performances in the James Barr Auditorium at Homestead High School. Adapter Dominic Cooke selects just four stories, ranging from the familiar Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves to the more … More Magical ‘Nights’ spins tales richly told
Arabian Night’s Review
Dominic Cooke’s adaptation of these magical tales was first seen in London at the Young Vic in 1998. Based on One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of folk tales from the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, Arabian Nights is rich with suspense, romance and hilarity – stories irresistible for all ages, At its heart is … More Arabian Night’s Review
When People Keep Breathing Into Their Headset
HHS 2015 Spring Play!
Students $7 Adults $8 Or Donate a children’s book and get $1 off your ticket!!! The HHS Seniors of the AVID program are collecting children’s books for the Books for Kids at Next Door foundation. The organization needs the following books: – Infant/toddler board books – Preschool picture/read to me type books (Dr. Suess, Eric … More HHS 2015 Spring Play!
Student Designers
This year has be a year of firsts for the HHS theatre department and it’s quite exciting. This past fall I didn’t design the set for our two fall shows. For the past 4 years I come to the first rehearsal with a set design, I spend hours at home editing music and sound effects … More Student Designers



