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Another opening, Another Show with Homestead High School “Mikado”

February 6, 2015

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”

Meet the Artist: Andrew Lococo

January 13, 2015

My name is Andrew Lococo and I am participating in the ensemble for the 2015 musical, The Mikado. Starting out in musical theatre in middle school, I found this production to be a new challenge to embrace. The beauty of musical theatre is the ability to weave every form of the arts into one final masterpiece. … More Meet the Artist: Andrew Lococo

Meet the Artist: Lonnae Hickman

January 11, 2015

Lonnae Hickman is one of the directors, script secretary, for The Mikado. The script secretary at Homestead is what Stage managers do in the real world. They are everyone’s mother… basically. They yell at actors, get them band-aids, keep them in line and then for the show, they run the show. It’s a very stressful … More Meet the Artist: Lonnae Hickman

Meet the Artist: Katie Starsky

January 8, 2015

In The Mikado I am a dancer. This being my first year in the musical, I find it so welcoming to be in the atmosphere of talented musicians and actors. Everyone has such a positive motivation and work ethic, which allows us to feed off each other and make an outstanding show. I, unlike many … More Meet the Artist: Katie Starsky

Meet the Artist: Jada Davis

January 4, 2015

At the beginning of the musical this year, Jada told us she might not be able to participate. This of-course devastated not only the directors, but she fellow cast mates as well. Jada has participated in the school musical since her freshmen year and this year also acting in the One Act Play Around the World in … More Meet the Artist: Jada Davis

Mikado Rehearsals

December 22, 2014

So, December has started and with three weeks of “The Mikado” rehearsals under our belt, the cast, crews and pit get ready for a much needed break. We still have a long way to go with music, acting and making the set and costumes, but what we have started is great. Junior, Mari Duckler describes … More Mikado Rehearsals

Ode to the Clock

November 21, 2014

“Ready?!?!?! GO!” Screech, grunt, slap, crash. A chain drags across the ground. All common sounds as we set up for one act, carrying out our monumental set out from back shop. A monumental set it was: 5 pieces of scaffolding, two stack on top of the other to create doorways and the last sheeted with … More Ode to the Clock

Is “The Mikado” Racist?

November 17, 2014

Homestead High School is embarking on the challenging journey of producing Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado, a famous operetta from 1885. It has been our goal to bring a diverse and well rounded historical overview of Musical Theatre history through the productions of the musicals. Our seniors this year will have graduated with musical knowledge of … More Is “The Mikado” Racist?

Meet the Artist: Sam Faber

October 9, 2014

“Why Theatre? Why Theatre?” Sam Faber asked repeatedly wondering at the vague question, “because theatre builds character.” Sam Faber is a senior with the Homestead Theatre Department and for this years fall show has the grand role of Assistant Director. But do not fret, Faber has also acting, sang and danced his way across the stage. … More Meet the Artist: Sam Faber

Filling Friday

September 19, 2014

It’s 9pm on a Friday night and I’m in the presence of 30 Drama Club students watching Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland.” It’s Drama Club movie night! Everyone is snuggled in blankets, perched on couches or sitting on pillows with piles of food around them in our wonderful Black Box Theatre. But don’t worry, this … More Filling Friday

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