Hey, friends! My name is Megan Siatczynski. I’m currently acting as a lost boy in the spring play Peter Pan and the Girl who Grew Up. I would say that acting is my life. I act wherever I go. I simply have no idea what I would do without theatre. Acting is also my little … More Meet the Artist: Megan Siatczynski
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
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just this is your first musical, these things apply to you. Sight reading, dancing, endless hours of rehearsing, unbreakable bonds with the other people in your ensemble… Such is the life of a musical theatre kid. 1. Sight reading is literally the most stressful thing in the world. Do, re, … More 25 Things All kids in a Musical Ensemble know to be true
Disney. When one thinks of Disney, one might think of princesses and talking animals. One usually thinks, “Oh that’s child’s play” and “That’s easy.” Let me tell you, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is anything but easy. Without the help of our amazingly talented cast and music teachers, this year’s Homestead High School musical would not … More What do you do in rehearsal?
Hello, my name is Lonnae Hickman and I’m assistant director and script secretary for our winter musical Beauty and the Beast. I myself haven’t done much yet, my job doesn’t actually start until tech week. Currently I’m writing down blocking (all the movement done by the actors) and until I have to call all the cues … More Meet the Artist: Lonnae Hickman
Hi, my name is Nick Gardison and I got into theatre my junior year and my only wish is that I would have gotten involved sooner. I play the Narrator,Candleman, Eggman and I´m also a part of the ensemble. The Eggman is different from me because I don’t like eggs and….yeah. It´s easier to play … More Meet the Artist: Nick Gardison
My name is Maisie Allen, and I am a freshman here at Homestead. In the production Beauty and the Beast I am in the ensemble, specifically the drunken beggar, swaying across the stage and “accidentally” singing the girl parts. I’ve been trying my best to keep up with memorizing all of our songs because Ms. … More Meet the Artist: Maisie Allen
By: Emma Zander (2016) If you’ve ever been in any play, you’ve probably heard,¨There are no small parts, just small actors,¨ and chances are you rolled your eyes or maybe you took it to heart. Bottom line, there are small parts. The reality is some parts are larger- they have more lines, singing, acting, dancing, … More Why Being in the Ensemble Won’t Ruin Your Life
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