1. Why theatre? Well, why not theatre? It’s an amazing part of my life. In fact, I really can’t imagine my life without it. It’s the best way to make friends, set personal goals, and find yourself. 2. My character is the Queen of Hearts. She is really…somethin’. I have basically made her into the … More Meet the Artist: Maggie Collins
The Homestead High School Theatre Department is creating a World Premiere! That’s right! A never before seen production of Alice in Wonderland. The 38 cast members, 20 crew members and 14 costume girls are all working on a Devised Physical Theatre piece that will tell their own version of Alice’s Adventure’s in Wonderland and Alice … More Alice: A Devised Theatre Project
I have loved Sarah Ruhl’s play Eurydice ever since I read it in under-grad. It has been a dream of mine to direct it, but since I am a High School Theatre teacher and the cast size is 7, it has always just sat on my shelf waiting. Whenever any student asks about plays to … More The Power of Memory to Triumph Over Death
I’m putting together the audition packet for the fall show and wondering how I can get across the importance of reading the books before we start. I always encourage that students read the play before auditions, but in this case if you don’t read the books you will be left in the dust. For our … More Doing your Homework before the show begins
Homestead High School Theatre Department Presents: That 70’s Show The 3rd hour Acting 2 class spent a month adapting, auditioning and rehearsing their own version of the cult classic TV show, “That 70’s Show.” Red Sees Red: As punishment, Red gives Eric and Hyde a curfew. Laurie is all for it until she discovers … More That 70’s Show
The 2014 Theatre Production Seminar Class put on “The Lottery,” a play adapted from Shirley Jackson’s famous short story. Sydneye Olkwoski, an independent study directing student, directed the One Act play. “The Lottery” is a short story by Shirley Jackson, first published in the June 26, 1948 issue of The New Yorker. Written the … More The Lottery
Homestead High School Theatre Department Presents: Dodgeball The 3rd hour Acting 2 class spent a month adapting, auditioning and rehearsing their own version of the cult classic “Dodgeball.” Please enjoy this 40 minute rendition of this funny story. Globo Gym is a beacon of human physical prowess and perfection, a shining example of … More Acting 2 Presents: Dodgeball
It’s here! The full version of our “Romeo and Juliet” filmed by our amazing English teacher, Mr. Bauer! Thank him for this amazing filming of our Opening night performance!
“The horror of movies is that they’re always the same – they never acknowledge the audience reaction. What keeps theatre alive is that each experience is unique. Each audience does affect the material, it affects the way that actors perform. Clarity is particularly important to me. I want the audience to at least understand what … More Audiences in Theatre
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