At Out is the blog for Homestead High School's Drama Club and Theatre department.
Just a few hours ago, 30 HHS students left the Homestead Auditorium just a little bit smarter then they were when they entered. It was day one of the Midsummer Night’s DreamWorkshops. Starting at 1pm, we introduced ourselves and learned interesting facts about everyone, Ryan was a hockey fan, Henry was learning three languages and … More Midsummer Workshop Day 1
Currently, I’m surrounded by 8 drama club students ranging from Sophmores to Seniors with one girl from USM who has crashed the party. The topics range from what Midsummer is about, funny dances and First Stage theatre camp, Joe and his hair…the list goes on and on. But there hasn’t been a lull since 8am … More Registration Day
Wood, night, imagination, dream. These are the coordinates of the second form of sight, which is best described as magical thinking. It is the mode of being that belongs to visionaries, astrologers, “Wise women,” and poets. It conjures up a world animated with energies and spirit forces; it finds correspondences between earthly things and divine. … More Magical Thinking
So, today is the day, the last day before we open, the last rehearsal to get it right. But as of last night, they all have it right! “Treasure Island” is fabulous! So full of energy! The cast and crew found their energy and stayed focused throughout the whole show, it was wonderful. Everyone was … More Last Day before opening!
It’s Tech week, or as some people call tech weeks “Hell Week.” Most of HHS’s tech weeks aren’t that bad, so the name doesn’t fit. Today we shall see what still needs improvement and what we have perfected. Last Friday I saw for the first time “Treasure Island” come to life on stage. It’s so … More Treasure Island
There is an indescribable feeling that wells up inside me when I watch young adults create. This past Friday, 50 dance and drama students in middle and high school came together to create a medieval festival. They were given the opportunity to create original scenes, fun dances and work on scripted scenes. The whole morning … More Pursuit Fine Arts 2012
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