By: Anna Head People tell me I’m a good speaker and that I’d be great in theatre. But there’s a subtle thing that’s missing. My confidence! I get nervous whenever I speak in front of my peers. Why should I? December and sophomore year at Homestead, I’ve had enough. I need an art credit and … More Discovering Something New
By: Joey Enea (’20) Acting actually did a lot for me surprised I really was just taking the class because I needed the class to graduate and really wasn’t expecting anything out of class. But Acting did a lot because it really changed my point of view on actors and live performances. It was actually … More Acting 1 stories from Joey Enea
Each tri Acting 1 creates short films for their final exam. This is our 1st tri’s batch of films!
By: Sophia King (’22) Theater has always been apart of my family and my life. My mom has been acting since she was a kid, because of that she has made it a part of mine. When I was younger I used to do plays, commercials, and musicals. I felt connected with my mom and … More What Acting 1 Taught me
1st Trimester 2018 the theatre department had one Acting 1 class. You could hear them far and wide in the 700 wing, laughing, joking and generally shouting. This class of freshmen through seniors band together to create five amazing short films for their final exam. Here they are for your enjoyment! This first film had … More Acting 1 Final Films
Written by: Calum Joubert Play Review November 16th, 2016 “Fall of Orpheus” was a play written by the Homestead High School One Act class and the illustrious Amelia Figg-Franzoi. It was directed by the teacher with the help with the many actors and crew. I saw it performed on Saturday, November 12th. It was their … More “Fall of Orpheus” Review
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on a stage with bright lights, microphones, and with hundreds of people watching you recite lines that you have practiced for weeks? Well, Acting One introduces you to the amazing art of acting. During my fun filled time in Acting One, we spent time … More Light, Camera, Action By: Alexandra Buchanan
During my time in Ms. Figg-Franzoi’s Hour 2 Tri 3 Acting 1 class I learned much about acting and the world itself. What I found really fun and interesting were the group projects we did. My favorite one was the commercial. The reason this one was my favorite is because of all the free reign … More Ms. Figg-Franzoi’s dysfunctional annoying Class By Julius Kellner
Emma Neusen an actress? Did I hear that right? My name is Emma and I am a Sophomore at Homestead. Before Acting 1 this year, I had never had any experience in theatre. As this short time I had in acting comes to close, I know my skills should not even be put on the … More There’s been a Change in Me By: Emma Neusen
For the second Trimester of the year I taught 3 Acting 1 classes… yes, I know, that is an excessive amount of Acting 1 classes, but luckily they were all fun. Each class had a different personality, filled with interesting and slightly annoying students. 3rd hour was dominated by sophomore boys, and we all know … More 2nd Tri Acting 1 Final films
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