Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just this is your first musical, these things apply to you. Sight reading, dancing, endless hours of rehearsing, unbreakable bonds with the other people in your ensemble… Such is the life of a musical theatre kid. 1. Sight reading is literally the most stressful thing in the world. Do, re, … More 25 Things All kids in a Musical Ensemble know to be true
Disney. When one thinks of Disney, one might think of princesses and talking animals. One usually thinks, “Oh that’s child’s play” and “That’s easy.” Let me tell you, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is anything but easy. Without the help of our amazingly talented cast and music teachers, this year’s Homestead High School musical would not … More What do you do in rehearsal?
When rehearsal ends up being fun and a bunch of people skipped so now they don’t get to be in on the good inside jokes (ie, why was the director beat boxing? I guess you’ll never know)
Hello, my name is Lonnae Hickman and I’m assistant director and script secretary for our winter musical Beauty and the Beast. I myself haven’t done much yet, my job doesn’t actually start until tech week. Currently I’m writing down blocking (all the movement done by the actors) and until I have to call all the cues … More Meet the Artist: Lonnae Hickman
Hi, my name is Nick Gardison and I got into theatre my junior year and my only wish is that I would have gotten involved sooner. I play the Narrator,Candleman, Eggman and I´m also a part of the ensemble. The Eggman is different from me because I don’t like eggs and….yeah. It´s easier to play … More Meet the Artist: Nick Gardison
My name is Maisie Allen, and I am a freshman here at Homestead. In the production Beauty and the Beast I am in the ensemble, specifically the drunken beggar, swaying across the stage and “accidentally” singing the girl parts. I’ve been trying my best to keep up with memorizing all of our songs because Ms. … More Meet the Artist: Maisie Allen
My name is Allison Rowe and I am the Enchantress who comes to the Prince’s door and offers him a rose in return for shelter. He refuses, I reveal myself to be a beautiful enchantress, then I curse him, the castle and all who dwell within it. Kind of a harsh punishment if you ask … More Meet the Artist: Allison Rowe
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