At Out is the blog for Homestead High School's Drama Club and Theatre department.
Lonnae Hickman is one of the directors, script secretary, for The Mikado. The script secretary at Homestead is what Stage managers do in the real world. They are everyone’s mother… basically. They yell at actors, get them band-aids, keep them in line and then for the show, they run the show. It’s a very stressful … More Meet the Artist: Lonnae Hickman
For the past month the cast has rehearsed in our Black Box Theatre with the outline of the set taped down for us. While this is very typical for professional theatre companies, we at HHS traditionally are spoiled and get to work on stage as the set is built around us. For the Musical, it … More First Rehearsal with the Set
I am the director’s assistant, not an assistant director. It’s a lot of fun, and some of my most treasured memories will come from this job. My favorite part of rehearsals would be giving out the “love letters,” which are letters from Seniors to the members of the cast. My first experience to theatre was … More Meet the Artist: Sam Ginkel
In The Mikado I am a dancer. This being my first year in the musical, I find it so welcoming to be in the atmosphere of talented musicians and actors. Everyone has such a positive motivation and work ethic, which allows us to feed off each other and make an outstanding show. I, unlike many … More Meet the Artist: Katie Starsky
At the beginning of the musical this year, Jada told us she might not be able to participate. This of-course devastated not only the directors, but she fellow cast mates as well. Jada has participated in the school musical since her freshmen year and this year also acting in the One Act Play Around the World in … More Meet the Artist: Jada Davis
Hey Mikado participants! Want to be featured on the Act Out Blog? Just answer these simple questions! Answer as many or as few as you want. Or make up your own. I just want to meet as many HHS students involved in making The Mikado amazing! 1. What do you do for The Mikado? What … More Meet the Artist: Mikado Questions
On the twelfth day of tech week, my producer gave to me: 12 Dimmers blowing 11 Flymen flying 10 Gels a-burning 9 Channels buzzing 8 Props a-breaking 7 Actors missing 6 Gobos melting 5 minute call! 4 Cues at once 3 Red Bulls 2 ASMs And an endless supply of coffee! Happy Holiday’s to all, … More How the popular Christmas carol would go, if it was written by a stage manager:
So, December has started and with three weeks of “The Mikado” rehearsals under our belt, the cast, crews and pit get ready for a much needed break. We still have a long way to go with music, acting and making the set and costumes, but what we have started is great. Junior, Mari Duckler describes … More Mikado Rehearsals
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