Arabian Night’s Rehearsal video!
April 21, 2015
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The magic of the Arabian Nights
April 20, 2015
The original, authentic text of the Arabian Nights (aka Alf Layla wa-Layla, or the Tales of a Thousand and One Nights, or just the Nights) is a mythical beast. There are far more than a thousand and one nights, for the thirty-four-and-a-half stories in the fourteenth or fifteenth century “core” body of the Nights were … More The magic of the Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights: Revisioned
April 16, 2015
Full of mischief, valor, ribaldry, and romance, Arabian Nights has enthralled readers for centuries. These are the tales that saved the life of Shahrazad, whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. Beginning an enchanting story each evening, Shahrazad always withheld the ending: A thousand and one nights … More Arabian Nights: Revisioned
Independent Study in Theatre
March 11, 2015
In the 6 years I have worked at Homestead I have witnessed many a Theatre Independent study. My first year here was filled with five seniors who produced The Nerd by Larry Shue. Of these students, one will be performing at Carnegie Hall next week, having graduated from Juilliard last spring. Another student graduated from the film school at … More Independent Study in Theatre
Homestead High School Tommy Award Nominations
February 25, 2015
Named for local Broadway star Tom Wopat, the Tommy Awards encourage, recognize, and honor excellence in high school musical theater. Educators, industry professionals, and theater experts review productions at more than 60 high schools, provide valuable feedback and advice, and honor schools and individuals’ achievements with category-based awards. Schools and individuals receive awards at a … More Homestead High School Tommy Award Nominations
The Mikado: Full Musical!
February 25, 2015
Saturday February 7th performance, 2015. To get your own copy, please go to the Vimeo sight and download the full file. Or just send the link to all your friends and family!
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”
Our Maestra!!
February 5, 2015
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!!
Supertitles!
January 30, 2015
“It’s the greatest thing to hit opera since the long-playing record. The Wall Street Journal, July 6, 1984. “The Canadians have created something that makes opera understandable and accessible to many who love the music but can’t understand the words. It’s called SURTITLES.” The New York Times, September 23, 1983. Supertitles or Surtitles are dialogue … More Supertitles!
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
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