Walking down to the teacher mailbox room today, I expected to get college letters from theaters, a couple magazines and maybe a couple scripts I order, what I found instead was an amazing hand written letter from an individual not associated with our community at all. Congratulations Cast and Crew of “The Mikado.” As you read … More Well deserved Praise…
Inaugural 2011 Class Clare McCain (Homestead High School) Clare McCain has built a resume of wonderful shows that she has brought to the State Theatre Festival, many of which have been of Critic’s Choice quality. She always competed very hard at the State level, and the 12 Critic’s Choice, 33 Acting, 10 Directing, and 7 … More Wisconsin High School Theatre Hall of Fame
Gilbert and Sullivan is true kitchy music: some love it, some don’t. It is also, without doubt, a litmus test for any company of players, requiring ferocious energy, lightning delivery and perfect comic timing as Gilbert’s busy libretto spins swiftly across Sullivan’s catchy tunes. So, it’s not always to everyone’s taste, and it can be … More Another opening, Another Show with Homestead High School “Mikado”
She’s standing on a podium, with an enameled wand cocked between her fingers and sweat dampening the small of her back. Ranks of young musicians eye her skeptically. She’s raises her arm in the oppressive silence and lets it drop. Miraculously, Sullivan’s overture to The Mikado explodes in front of her, recognizable and violently thrilling, and the one that made this music possible … More Our Maestra!!
Back when VHS tapes were a thing and siblings fought over what movie to pop in the VRC, my sister and I always agreed on one movie, the film version of The Pirates of Penzance. Our mother never understood our obsession with the music and lyrics of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operas, especially at such a … More The Mikado: Directors Note
I’ve always found theatres to be magical places. For many years now, an important part of my pre-show ritual has been to arrive at the theatre early enough that I can sit alone for a few minutes in the stillness of the deserted auditorium, soaking up a little bit of that magic; the atmosphere pregnant with … More Who really makes Theatre Magical
As the orchestra walks out into the auditorium, the audience breaks into a soft applause. The musicians take their seats and warm up. After several minutes, the conductor walks into the hall and takes the podium. Both the orchestra and the audience quiet to a mere hush. With a quick flick of the conductor’s baton, … More Q: Why was the musician arrested? A: They were in treble
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