The sorry state of the world gives us new reason to appreciate the depth of feeling so powerfully, so ingeniously embedded in “Fiddler on the Roof,” the much-loved and much-revived 1964 musical comedy that has returned to Homestead High School at a time when its story of the gradual disintegration of a family, and a community, … More “Fiddler on the Roof” Review
We open the world of Fiddler on the Roof in one month and rehearsals are going well. Check out this video from last nights rehearsal!
I posted this to my instagram account (@figzoi) last year as a reminder to teach the passion for theatre, not force it on students. Last week after a fall play rehearsal two students stayed after to work on some One Act class choreography. This hadn’t happened in over a year… the want, the need within the … More Teach them Longing…
Hi, my name is Jada Carroll and I’m glad I did the Unrehearsed Shakespeare play. It is really fun and funny, what makes the unrehearsed Shakespeare play funny is how some people in the play was pronouncing the words in movement and sounds. In Shakespeare’s play when you say “that,” you’re suppose to point, and when … More Unrehearsed Shakespeare by: Jada Carroll
What do you get when you throw 22 high school theatre kids in a room and say, “Create Something”? Well in the case of Homestead High School’s One Act Competition Class, they hop to. First we played with Balloons… Then PVC Frames the Stage Crew made… Then we put it all together…
My summer ended already… Oh sure, I’m still not in school teaching, but as of three weeks ago my summer as a person pretending to not be a teacher ended. First… let me tell you that as Homestead’s Theatre Teacher, my summers had been traditionally filled with grad school classes seven days a week, but … More My summer ended already
Contrary to popular belief I do not throw darts at show posters to pick my season, nor do I pick out of a hat. Traditionally I do send a desperate plea to Mac, our former theatre teacher and Mr. Bowers for ideas. Finally I talk to Wayne, and let me tell you, he is NOT … More How to Pick a Theatre Season…
Meet the Artist Question time! What sort of person is going to love this show? Anyone; young, old and in-between, you name it! they’ll all love it! What’s challenging about bringing this script to life? Making your character interesting and lively when you’re not doing something super important, also staying true to your persona and … More Meet the Artist: Gwen Cain
What do you play? Everyone’s personal trainer and team energizer. And Captain Hook on the side. What do you love about this character? Hook is kind of a drama queen… It’s fun playing that person that always complains about everything and makes a big deal out of every situation. I’d like to believe I’m not … More Meet the Artist: Lily Higgins
Hi, this is Jada Carroll, and this is my first theater experience, but I have wanted to act ever since I was 10 years old. When I first audition for this years Fall play, Robin Hood, I was so nervous that I didn’t express myself. Of course it was my first audition ever and I didn’t … More Meet the Artist: Jada Carroll
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