So, I’m putting together the 2012-2013 theatre book and thinking ahead to our 2nd Annual Pat’s Awards. It would be wonderful to include your memories into the book and the Award Ceremony. So, what has happened to you this year? Any funny stories? Sad stories? An ‘ah-ha!’ moment? The moment you met your best friend…or … More 2012-2013 Theatre Memories
Written by: Katie Bandurski (2014) Brrrring. The bell rings at 2:37; the day is finished, but the best part of school has yet to begin. I pack up my backpack, meet some friends, and head down to the Fine Arts wing. Promptly at 3:00, rehearsal begins. Seniors lead warmups, encouraging the cast to chant along … More Is this the end of artistic expression?
I have been mulling over what to write for the past week, this post marks our 100th post. So it seems fitting that the 100th post be a year in review. Just a little under a year ago Homestead Theatre started this blog and I’m surprised it’s lasted this long… yes there were a lot … More The Year in Review
A Midsummer Night’s Weekend from Homestead Theatre Department on Vimeo.
<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/51912091″>Homestead Drama’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/user9695173″>Eric Bauer</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>
How many questions do you think a teacher answers in a day? How many decisions do teachers make in a day? One student this week commented on all the questions I answered, right in row, not relating to each other at all, but all questions that needed a decision to be made: where should the … More Do I have to wear a shirt?
We actors are a funny bunch. Consider this… When a painter becomes inspired, he reaches for his brushes and canvas. When a musician becomes inspired, she reaches for her instrument. When a writer becomes inspired, he breaks out his typewriter. When a journalist becomes inspired, she goes and grabs that juicy story. But when an … More Are you waiting for Permission?
Sometimes you have to leave your comfort zone to make magic happen. Today I left my comfort zone…. Human beings make life so interesting. Do you know, that in a universe so full of wonders, they have managed to invent boredom? Open your eyes and then open your eyes again. Everything starts somewhere, though many … More This post was written using 100% recycled words.
So, many people don’t know this about me, but I love playing the human knot game, thus I make the kids do it all the time. Many know the drill, once I shout “Put your right hand in the air!” They all fall into the groans accustomed with students getting tangled into a human knot. … More The Human Knot
So, last year Wayne and decided that for our first show we would build stock platforms for the set. We don’t normally have these platforms laying around when we need them, so why not build them? 4×8, 4×6 and 4×4 platforms will be made for the Midsummer set. This doesn’t limit us in any way … More Midsummer Set Ideas
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