Musical seniors share final thoughts
Brandon Burnworth, artist
December 2, 2011
The Wizard of Oz was a very special production for the seniors this year. I got with four seniors of the cast to ask them a few questions about the production. Was it the cast itself that made it special? Was it the overall spirit of the show? Is it because Wizard of Oz is a treasured story for people... Read more »
Week nine: The musical comes to a close
Brandon Burnworth, artist
November 10, 2011
Show week has arrived. So far the cast has performed two sold out shows so far, both being tremendously successful. Plenty of people have heard great things from both casts. Tonight, Thursday, Nov. 10, the opening cast will perform again. Some tickets may still be available at the door. Arrive... Read more »
Week eight: the end is near
Brandon Burnworth, artist
November 4, 2011
Well guys, this is it. We have reached the final week of practice. Next Tuesday we open to the public, and most of us (the cast) probably won’t wake up and realize this is for real until Monday night. It really hits us hard but we come together quickly to pull together in the end and whip out... Read more »
Week seven: oh, the jitter!
Brandon Burnworth, artist
October 27, 2011
Time is quickly winding down for the cast of The Wizard of Oz. Less than two weeks remain until opening night, and the actors are getting prepared for the big week. This week has been quite eventful, with plenty of exciting news: Saturday, Nov. 12 is already sold out. Three shows remain to get... Read more »
Week six: I’d turn back if I were you
Brandon Burnworth, artist
October 13, 2011
Week six: I’d turn back if I were you Blocking scenes are coming to an end at musical rehearsals. Most of the scenes have been staged, and now the actors have to really start studying their lines. Throughout this week, the actors wrapped up the remaining scenes in Act two and the story development... Read more »
Week five: actors and set crew “come together” during Homecoming week
Brandon Burnworth, artist
October 6, 2011
Homecoming week has been quite a blast for all of us in the drama department. A variety of events have happened so far this week. There was no rehearsal Monday, Oct. 3 due to the choir concert, and Tuesday, Oct. 4 was the first run through of act one. Final casts have not been decided yet, but... Read more »
Week four: that’s how we laugh the day away
Brandon Burnworth, artist
September 29, 2011
This week was an absolute rollercoaster of events. People are starting to be called to practice longer, and the principle characters are beginning to block important scenes. Nights have been long, but Oreos, granola bars, and good company kept the actors happy. Practices have never been better. On... Read more »
Week three: we welcome you to Munchkinland
Brandon Burnworth, artist
September 22, 2011
Week three was a lot of work for the cast. Many people were called three of the four days of rehearsals. Practices were underway with many singing Munchkins and Ozians. The actors had set pieces to work with this week, since the Emerald city and Munchkinland set pieces were built last Saturday. ... Read more »
Week two: the fun begins at musical practice
Brandon Burnworth, artist
September 16, 2011
Every fall the school performs a spectacular musical. Each year the productions seem to grow larger and grander. But this year they will perform the impossible: The Wizard of Oz, one of the world’s best known stage classics. Follow me each week as I take you behind the curtain and into the wonderful... Read more »
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