As we end the school year and lose our Drama Club members to College or different towns, lets remember the fun we did have as a group of artists coming together to create magic. Where ever this world takes us, remember that we are and will always be a family. A huge ever changing family … More 2014-2015 Season in Review
Not only does dance continue through the evening into the night every night a practice only improved by practice it once was present in the day a short class, fourth hour but it was just long enough to dance to write to point out mistakes to correct them to make a ballet barre to share … More What An Independent Study Has Done For Me
As many of you know I, Amelia Figg-Franzoi, or as most of you call me “Mom,” am neck deep in grad-school. Some of you know that for the past month I’ve been very excited about research findings and ideas I have for the Spring Play this year and also ideas for our Spring Play next … More Plans for next year…
Written By: Emily Eckhardt (’15) So, when Ms. Figg-Franzoi asked me if I could so kindly write her a blog post about a month ago, I replied yes, not thinking that I would be typing it up a month after I had finished hand writing it. So, here it is. This somewhat short segment of writing … More I have these Costume Rooms
Avant-garde composer John Cage started out as a disciple of Arnold Schoenberg. He greatly looked up to the exiled Austrian as a model of how a true artist ought to live. Cage, in turn, inspired generations of artists and composers both through his work – which incorporated elements of chance into his music – and … More 10 Rules for Students and Teachers
1. Always show up, on time – the curtain will open without you. 2. Pay attention, stay present to instructions and correction. Self-discipline is the key to growth and success in theatre. 3. Learn to take correction without being resentful. 4. Work to discover several creative solutions to your theatre-making and reflective essay writing assignments … More Lessons Learned in Theatre that Serve any Student well almost Anywhere
Named for local Broadway star Tom Wopat, the Tommy Awards encourage, recognize, and honor excellence in high school musical theater. Educators, industry professionals, and theater experts review productions at more than 60 high schools, provide valuable feedback and advice, and honor schools and individuals’ achievements with category-based awards. Schools and individuals receive awards at a … More “The Mikado” wins big for Tommy Awards
Costume crew is not just a bunch of girls sitting around sewing and gossiping. It’s a group of dedicated people who choose to spend hours on end frantically fixing buttons so an actor can make their cue, running around to facilitate quick changes, and, well… sitting around sewing and gossiping. Hi. I’m Jenna, if we … More Why I do it.
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