By: Sarah Verespej Over the course of a mere 3 months I’ve truly learned a lot. I’ve learned to always have cough drops handy at a 5:45am call time. I’ve learned that confidence, but not cockiness, is key in theatre. And I’ve learned that a small group of misfits can create something truly spectacular. Looking at … More Teamwork and Theatre
The character, “King John,” is described as “A small, soft-spoken, fastidious tyrant who always seems both abused and superior.” As this is the basic description of this character, I present him in a much different sense but still keeping true with his natural charisma in the various adaptations of this tale. Hello, my name is … More Meet the Artist: Andrew Lococo
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Amelia Figg-Franzoi and I’m the theatre teacher at Homestead High School in Mequon WI. This blog is written in response to my teachings and learning, and sometimes written by the students I’ve conned into posting. Apart from being a teacher, I am also a … More My Artist Statement is Education
“I see too many dancers littered on the road along the way to that one dancer on stage. I’m not saying everyone should be on stage, but that everyone should have the tools to get to that stage.” -Luc Vanier Today in my Ballet Grad-class we did not dance. Instead we just spoke about our prejudices … More Continuing your childhood passion
As we end the school year and lose our Drama Club members to College or different towns, lets remember the fun we did have as a group of artists coming together to create magic. Where ever this world takes us, remember that we are and will always be a family. A huge ever changing family … More 2014-2015 Season in Review
As many of you know I, Amelia Figg-Franzoi, or as most of you call me “Mom,” am neck deep in grad-school. Some of you know that for the past month I’ve been very excited about research findings and ideas I have for the Spring Play this year and also ideas for our Spring Play next … More Plans for next year…
Costume crew is not just a bunch of girls sitting around sewing and gossiping. It’s a group of dedicated people who choose to spend hours on end frantically fixing buttons so an actor can make their cue, running around to facilitate quick changes, and, well… sitting around sewing and gossiping. Hi. I’m Jenna, if we … More Why I do it.
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