The power of Objects
June 3, 2017
Category: Drama Club
What is the point of Theatre?
May 25, 2017
Four years ago I wrote a post on this blog titled “What is the point of Theatre?” It showed up on my facebook memories yesterday and I wanted to share it again. Here is my post from 2013 in a different format.
2016-2017 Theatre Highlights… maybe…
March 31, 2017
Ms. Figg-Franzoi was asked recently to list the highlights for the 2016-2017, she started listing her thoughts on the highlights only to have one of the Drama Club presidents and the D-Club Treasure take over… can you guess where? One Act Class competed at the State Wisconsin High School Theatre Festival winning the most awards, … More 2016-2017 Theatre Highlights… maybe…
World Theatre Day Message 2017 by Isabelle Huppert
March 27, 2017
The message author of 2017 is Isabelle Huppert, the theatre and cinema actress from France. So, here we are once more. Gathered again in Spring, 55 years since our inaugural meeting, to celebrate World Theatre Day. Just one day, 24 hours, is dedicated to celebrating theatre around the world. And here we are in Paris, … More World Theatre Day Message 2017 by Isabelle Huppert
Every Stage Manager Ever…
March 23, 2017
When an actor starts ad-libbing their monologue and then calls “Line!”
Home is Where the Heart Is by: Sarah Verespej
March 23, 2017
Written by: Sarah Verespej Stray sawdust, specks of glitter, a jungle of curtains, lights and pulleys tangled above, a familiar G major chord mingling with the ceaseless creativity accumulating in the Black Box down the hall, and surrounded by it all, in the center of the stage, is me. Since my first 14-year-old-freshman footstep crossed … More Home is Where the Heart Is by: Sarah Verespej
The Children in “Fiddler”
February 9, 2017
Homestead High School is doing something different with our production of Fiddler on the Roof. The change came around in December when Kristen Houge, our music Director, and I sat down with the cast to talk about raising money for children refugees in the world. The cast had expressed how they wanted to use the musical … More The Children in “Fiddler”
Early Is On Time; On Time Is Late; Late Is Unacceptable
January 22, 2017
As I watch the students of Homestead High School this year I am struck by their lateness: to school, to class, to rehearsals, to meetings, the list goes on. Being late is unacceptable. While that sounds harsh, it’s the truth and something that should be said more often. I don’t care if you’re attending a … More Early Is On Time; On Time Is Late; Late Is Unacceptable
Fiddler on the Roof Rehearsals
January 13, 2017
We open the world of Fiddler on the Roof in one month and rehearsals are going well. Check out this video from last nights rehearsal!
The Foreigner at the Milwaukee REP
November 30, 2016
Blog Post By Drew Bosley On Saturday, November 26th, I went to go see the play The Foreigner at the Milwaukee Repertory theatre. The production started with Staff Sergeant Froggy LeSueur bringing one of his friends to a lodge in Georgia. Froggy’s friend is named Charlie Baker, who is very lost and troubled. His wife … More The Foreigner at the Milwaukee REP
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