A thought-provoking social statement about war and injustice, with compelling acting and an accomplished Directing production. Plato once said “only the dead have seen the end of war,” expressing with prophetic accuracy his belief that war would always be a constant in the history of human kind. And it’s precisely the topic of war and … More Ajax in Iraq
Pursuit Fine Arts, Will’s 8th grade year….we worked on African theatre and Will played a Lion…That VOICE! Myself and our presenter were amazed that voice came from a 14 year old. Through these three years it has been fun working with and watching Will grown as an actor, singer and human. Looking at him, people … More Meet the Artist: William Toney
Nick Gray’s presence was first introduced to me his 7th grade year when he was in HHS’s production of Annie Get Your Gun. He has talent oozing from his finger tips and what proves that is that in 8th grade he started Ballet and in two years has grown into a dancer that for … More Meet the Artist: Nick Gray
Common sense and Heresy for creatives.
Peter Pan was the first show I saw Alex in. The months leading up to the show, I’d hear my mother talk about this girl who popped out of nowhere and was amazing at acting. Then last year Alex joined Stage crew and she was amazing at that. So when she auditioned of Treasure … More Meet the Artist: Alex Gieske
And these are the final commercials of the year! Thanks 2012-2013!
The funny show, “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” is Homestead High School’s latest addition to their repertoire … and a keeper it is. Full of one-liners and zany characters with a lot of who-dun-it added, one is reminded of Agatha Christie’s mysteries, but on steroids. The real stars of the show, however, are the … More Murder with Moxi
Let’s see… Mari… when did I first meet Mari. I think it was Annie get your Gun. I was privileged in meeting her when she was in middle school. This girl can sing! Watch out for Mari these next three years because she will be going places, either at HHS, in Milwaukee or beyond. 1. … More Meet the Artist: Mari Duckler
I made Max Father Christmas in Narnia the first time I met him. I thought it would be funny….but really, he was the only one besides Will Dowsett with an older fatherly air about him. He came to HHS as a Junior and was quite awkward and nice at first, then his confidence grew and … More Meet the Artist: Max Ginkel
MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 by John Bishop Homestead High School Theatre Dept. Directed by Amelia Figg-Franzoi Stage Managed by Erin Meskmen Technical Direction by Wayne Peters Costume Design by HHS Costume Department Scenic Artistry by Fred Brown-Williamson Properties Design by Sam Steinbrecher and Max Mitchleson CAST Helsa Wenzel – Alex Gieske Elsa Von Grossenknueten … More When the Jokes Kill
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