There’s a famous story about a conversation that the writing team had during the creation of Fiddler on the Roof. The director, the great Jerome Robbins, was not completely happy with how the show was evolving. He asked the writers, Joseph Stein, Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock, a simple question: “What is this show about?” … More Why “Fiddler on the Roof”?
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!
College Essay Question: The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? Oscar Wilde said, “Beauty is a form of genius – is higher, indeed, than genius, as it needs … More The lessons we take from Failure
Nimble acrobats twirl on aerial silks with balletic grace worthy of a full-blown Cirque Du Soleil show. The performers don bodysuits with eye-catching purples and vivid blues, their costumes scintillate under grand spotlights. Using several aerial dance apparatuses and a bare stage, they play out a story for their eager audience. This show and these … More How Physical Theatre Changed My Life over the Course of 4 Years and How it can Change Yours Starting Today
Written by: Calum Joubert Play Review November 16th, 2016 “Fall of Orpheus” was a play written by the Homestead High School One Act class and the illustrious Amelia Figg-Franzoi. It was directed by the teacher with the help with the many actors and crew. I saw it performed on Saturday, November 12th. It was their … More “Fall of Orpheus” Review
The One Act Class is going to STATE! Join us for our public performance of Fall of Orpheus, an original play written and created by the students in the One Act class. Fall of Orpheus is a retelling of the classical greek myth about Orpheus and Eurydice. Orpheus and Eurydice are a newly married couple … More “Fall of Orpheus” is State Bound
So… you have a class with Ms. Figg-Franzoi? Yeah, that’s Figg… she’s the theatre teacher. Most students will tell you she’s weird, has an odd fashion sense, and her classes are AWESOME!! Ok… well, maybe that last part was said by Figg. She’s embarking on her seventh year at HHS where she mostly teaches theatre classes, … More Who is Figg?
I didn’t audition for the fall show my freshmen year because I thought, like almost every freshmen, I wouldn’t get in. Boy was I wrong. I remember auditioning for the musical in November and the theatre teacher asking me where I had been for fall play auditions. She could have used me. Hindsight is 20/20. … More Why you should always Audition
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…
World Theatre Day is the creation of the International Theatre Institute (ITI). It is celebrated annually on the 27th March by ITI Centres and the international theatre community. Various national and international theatre events are organized to mark this occasion. One of the most important of these is the circulation of the World Theatre Day … More World Theatre Day – 27 March
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