One of the most rewarding things I get to witness at a teacher is when my students take their class in their own hands and run in. As I think about it, I’m lucky enough to have this happen at least twice a year with success. Acting 2 and Theatre production Seminar both are lead … More “The Cave” One Act Class asks why we learn
What started as a late night musing from Ms. Figg-Franzoi’s imagination last spring, has evolved into a class creation based on Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave.” Last spring, Figg asked the One Act class if they would be willing to devise a play based on an idea she had. The 26 students readily agreed. Summer … More Our One Act is going to STATE!
Announcing Homestead High School’s 2018-2019 Theatre season! This year we will bring you sword fights, underwater adventures, and aerial dance all exploring the theme of what it means to find yourself. Pirates can happen to anyone, we do want to be part of your world and yes, sometimes you can have too much ambition… Join … More 2018-2019 Theatre Season
It is Spring time here at Homestead High School which means that social media is exploding with posts from seniors excitedly sharing the news on which university they are going to next year. Around the world, hundreds of thousands of young people around the world are talking excitedly about their imminent move to university. Today, … More HHS’s Blue Stocking Review
Thank you for telling people about yourself and the current production at HHS this weekend. What is your name and what exactly do you do for Blue Stockings? Hi, my name is Lizzie Wilkerson and I am currently a freshman. In Blue Stockings I play Professor Radleigh, the cranky librarian, a waiter, as well as … More Meet the Artist: Lizzie Wilkerson
Before Homestead’s spring play Blue Stockings, I asked the cast and crew about the play and their role in the production. On Wednesday night Katrina told me about her thoughts on the show and her character. Hey!! My name is Katrina Liberman and I play Lloyd, the spiteful, rude antagonist of the show. Lloyd is such … More Meet the Artist: Katrina Liberman
I’m so glad you decided to tell people about yourself and the current Homestead production. What is your name and what exactly do you do for Blue Stockings? Hi! My name is Renee Schwarz and I play Celia Willbond. She is one of the four main girls and is known for her cynical and prude … More Meet the Bluestocking: Renee Schwarz
We believe the future is female. Homestead High School is presenting “Blue Stockings” a play is about women fighting for the right to graduate from Cambridge in 1897. It’s based on the true events of the time. The women in the story are scientists, brilliant scientists fighting for recognition with their work. Girls’ education is the … More HHS Drama Club supports Malala Fund
Is it even possible to bring to life a classic animation? Could it be as good as the movies? Would a stage version of Shrek the musical work? The answer is YES. Outstanding show from start to finish. Based on the DreamWorks film starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow, … More Shrek The Musical: Review
Who do you play? What is your role? Actor, Director, Sewer, Crew, Musician? I play the roles of Momma Ogre, the Ugly Duckling, a Farquuadian Guard, and a bit of the Dragon! Is there something from rehearsals you can share with us? I think in this Cast, in particular, it’s really interesting and amazing that nearly … More Meet The Artist: Gwenyth Cain
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