These blogs are all about the Homestead Theatre Classes and their projects.
By: Erin Meskimen Before the show I woke up at 7:30, showered, ate a ton of mini donuts, and then walked to Homestead. I brought with me a blanket so I could take a nap on the bus, which I was SO RUDELY AWAKENED FROM by Lauren Brill (she poked me). Upon arriving to Plinkerton … More We Killed those Monsters
By Andrew Lococo Prior to our District competition, personally, I was feeling overwhelmed. However, as a whole, I think that our class just went along with it. I didn’t know exactly what I was getting myself into. I was not aware of how this system or competition works. How would the judges rank our play? … More One Act District Reflection By Andrew Lococo
To laugh is – to risk appearing the fool. To weep is – to risk appearing sentimental. To reach for another is – to risk involvement. To expose feelings is – to risk exposing your true self. To place your ideas, your dreams before the crowd is – to risk their loss. To love is … More Risk Taking
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on a stage with bright lights, microphones, and with hundreds of people watching you recite lines that you have practiced for weeks? Well, Acting One introduces you to the amazing art of acting. During my fun filled time in Acting One, we spent time … More Light, Camera, Action By: Alexandra Buchanan
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Amelia Figg-Franzoi and I’m the theatre teacher at Homestead High School in Mequon WI. This blog is written in response to my teachings and learning, and sometimes written by the students I’ve conned into posting. Apart from being a teacher, I am also a … More My Artist Statement is Education
What Kills Student Motivation? We Asked Them..
“I see too many dancers littered on the road along the way to that one dancer on stage. I’m not saying everyone should be on stage, but that everyone should have the tools to get to that stage.” -Luc Vanier Today in my Ballet Grad-class we did not dance. Instead we just spoke about our prejudices … More Continuing your childhood passion
During my time in Ms. Figg-Franzoi’s Hour 2 Tri 3 Acting 1 class I learned much about acting and the world itself. What I found really fun and interesting were the group projects we did. My favorite one was the commercial. The reason this one was my favorite is because of all the free reign … More Ms. Figg-Franzoi’s dysfunctional annoying Class By Julius Kellner
When we chose independent readings for English Literature last trimester, I jumped straight for Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett. In the absurdist play, two tramps, Vladimir and Estragon bicker at each other as they wait for the arrival of Godot. Instead, two strange characters – Pozzo and his insane slave Lucky pay a visit. … More Waiting for Godot By: Mark Usatinsky
Theatre Production Seminar independent production. On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often … More Almost, Maine
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