It's that time of year again when our students are preparing to compete in national events. Travel to the mainland US is a treat for our students, but they also must work hard, both in preparation and once they get there.
Still, it's exciting. Here's a bit about the International Thespian Festival, held in Lincoln, Nebraska at the University of Nebraska campus.
Early Show
Little Women (the musical) by Arab High School in Arab, Alabama, Troupe #7023
2010 MAIN STAGE attractions!
Urinetown, to be presented by Troupe #5869, Denver (Colorado) School of the Arts, directed by Shawn Hann
Pippin, presented by Troupe #931, Cypress Creek High School in Houston, Texas
A Piece of My Heart, presented by Troupe #899, Tomball High School in Tomball, Texas
Sympathy Jones, presented by Troupe #5029, State College Area High School North in State College, Pennsylvania
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, presented by Troupe #1649, Central York High School in York, Pennsylvania
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, to be presented by Troupe #4982, Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown will be presented by Troupe #5006, Olathe South High School from Olathe, Kansas.
Fences, to be presented on the Kimball Main Stage by Troupe #2945, Sylvan Hills High School, from Sherwood, Arkansas.
Zoo Story, to be presented on the Kimball Main Stage by Troupe #4590, Randolph High School, from Huntsville, Alabama.
Working, to be presented on the Lied Main Stage by Troupe #6435 ,Tremper High School, from Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Rehearsal Schedule
The rehearsal schedules for NJFL, NFL and ITS (national events) is online: here.
The ITS students are practicing also for the play; PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA by Thornton Wilder, which they will stage at the ITS Festival.
The ITS students are practicing also for the play; PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA by Thornton Wilder, which they will stage at the ITS Festival.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
2010 Mock Trial
Congrats to the participants and winners of the Mock Trial Competition in Saipan 2010.
First place winners: MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL. Final tally was 6 to 3 in their favor. They will travel to Philadelphia for the national competition in May 2010.
Second place winners: MARIANAS BAPTIST SCHOOL. Hard fought. Good job.
Third place winners: SAIPAN SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL. They're already talking about next year!
Fourth place winners: ROTA HIGH SCHOOL. First time in the winners circle and great performance.
Team Professionalism award: MARIANAS HIGH SCHOOL. This award speaks volumes. Congrats.
I don't have all the individual awards (best prosecution attorney, witness, best defense attorney, witness), but what I do know is that MHS student Christian Cruz won for Best Prosecution Witness; MCS student Anastasia Schweiger won for Best Defense Witness. I also heard that the best attorney awards on both sides went to MBA students (but I don't know the names of the winners).
The competition was very good. The students worked very hard and show tremendous talent and promise. Congratulations again to everyone who participated. Thanks for a good show!
First place winners: MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL. Final tally was 6 to 3 in their favor. They will travel to Philadelphia for the national competition in May 2010.
Second place winners: MARIANAS BAPTIST SCHOOL. Hard fought. Good job.
Third place winners: SAIPAN SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL. They're already talking about next year!
Fourth place winners: ROTA HIGH SCHOOL. First time in the winners circle and great performance.
Team Professionalism award: MARIANAS HIGH SCHOOL. This award speaks volumes. Congrats.
I don't have all the individual awards (best prosecution attorney, witness, best defense attorney, witness), but what I do know is that MHS student Christian Cruz won for Best Prosecution Witness; MCS student Anastasia Schweiger won for Best Defense Witness. I also heard that the best attorney awards on both sides went to MBA students (but I don't know the names of the winners).
The competition was very good. The students worked very hard and show tremendous talent and promise. Congratulations again to everyone who participated. Thanks for a good show!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Student Designs Take the Stage!
I've posted the student designs side-by-side with the (almost) finished costumes on my personal blog--you can see them here. The photos there and below were taken at dress rehearsal. Since then, we've added the white buckle to Maggie's day-dress, completed the striped add-ons for Max's Otello costume, repaired the evening dresses to fit better, and otherwise adjusted the costumes as needed.
The show is funny and fabulous, and the costumes fit the show perfectly!
There is one more show--tonight (Sunday, 2/14/2010) at 7 PM at Charley's PIC.
Tito (traveling)
Saunders (day)
Maggie (evening)
Diana (day)
Maggie explains her need to fling to Max.
Tito Merelli arrives--with his wife, Maria.
The bellhop apologizes to Mrs. Maria Merelli--in Italian.
Saunders tries to throw the bellhop out.
Max, as Otello, and Saunders express their different views.
Saunders, bellhop, Julia and Maggie beg "Tito" (a/k/a Max) to take the stage.
Julia counsels Maggie on waiting for Tito Merelli after the opera.
Julia is thrilled to be in Il Stupendo's presence.
Julia turns on the charm for Tito Merelli.
Tito takes the bait!
Design students take a break from helping backstage to watch a part of the rehearsal.
Allison Madamba, Rozette Bunao, Rochelle Dimipilis, and Donna Monton.
The show is funny and fabulous, and the costumes fit the show perfectly!
There is one more show--tonight (Sunday, 2/14/2010) at 7 PM at Charley's PIC.
Tito (traveling)
Saunders (day)
Maggie (evening)
Diana (day)
Maggie explains her need to fling to Max.
Tito Merelli arrives--with his wife, Maria.
The bellhop apologizes to Mrs. Maria Merelli--in Italian.
Saunders tries to throw the bellhop out.
Max, as Otello, and Saunders express their different views.
Saunders, bellhop, Julia and Maggie beg "Tito" (a/k/a Max) to take the stage.
Julia counsels Maggie on waiting for Tito Merelli after the opera.
Julia is thrilled to be in Il Stupendo's presence.
Julia turns on the charm for Tito Merelli.
Tito takes the bait!
Design students take a break from helping backstage to watch a part of the rehearsal.
Allison Madamba, Rozette Bunao, Rochelle Dimipilis, and Donna Monton.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Lend Me A Tenor --Selected Designs
The following (in no particular order) are designs from the students of MHS, SSHS and KHS that were chosen to be used, in whole or in part, for the costumes for the up-coming production of LEND ME A TENOR by Ken Ludwig.
Tito Merelli by Donna Monton, MHS
Mr. Saunders by Rozette Bunao, MHS
Max and Tito as Otello by Lara Lleva, KHS
Maria Merelli by Donna Monton, MHS
Maggie Saunders by Allison Madamba, SSHS
Maggie Saunders by Rochelle Dimipilis, MHS
Diana by Helen Choi, MHS
Diana by Rozette Bunao, MHS
Bell hop by Haeri Kim, MHS
We are in the process of creating and adapting costumes based on these designs. LEND ME A TENOR goes up on Friday, February 12, 2010 through Sunday, February 14, 2010 at PIC Charley's Cabaret.
Tito Merelli by Donna Monton, MHS
Mr. Saunders by Rozette Bunao, MHS
Max and Tito as Otello by Lara Lleva, KHS
Maria Merelli by Donna Monton, MHS
Maggie Saunders by Allison Madamba, SSHS
Maggie Saunders by Rochelle Dimipilis, MHS
Diana by Helen Choi, MHS
Diana by Rozette Bunao, MHS
Bell hop by Haeri Kim, MHS
We are in the process of creating and adapting costumes based on these designs. LEND ME A TENOR goes up on Friday, February 12, 2010 through Sunday, February 14, 2010 at PIC Charley's Cabaret.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thespian Students Team Up With FOA
Thespian costume design students are teaming up with the Friends of the Arts for the upcoming production of LEND ME A TENOR, a comedy by Ken Ludwig.
Each of seven students hope to have one of their designed costumes in the production. They are excited and working hard.
Some of the students met with the cast and measured them so they could estimate fabric yardage needs and get a sense of the shape and look of each actor and actress.
Rochelle Dimapilis measures Sophia Kakuse, who will play Maggie, a young romantic who wants an adventure.
Donna Monton tries to strangle Rich Hamilton, no, measures his neck; Rich plays the title role of the tenor Tito Merelli.
Rozette Bunao measures Linn Asper, who plays Saunders, the Cleveland Opera general manager.
They have been slowly looking through all of the costume stock of the FOA and Thespian Society to see what is already on hand that can be used. And they have been to some of the stores on island, looking for fabric for their designs.
Thanks to FOA for the opportunity for our costume design students to see their renderings be actualized. The play goes up February 12th-14th at PIC.
Each of seven students hope to have one of their designed costumes in the production. They are excited and working hard.
Some of the students met with the cast and measured them so they could estimate fabric yardage needs and get a sense of the shape and look of each actor and actress.
Rochelle Dimapilis measures Sophia Kakuse, who will play Maggie, a young romantic who wants an adventure.
Donna Monton tries to strangle Rich Hamilton, no, measures his neck; Rich plays the title role of the tenor Tito Merelli.
Rozette Bunao measures Linn Asper, who plays Saunders, the Cleveland Opera general manager.
They have been slowly looking through all of the costume stock of the FOA and Thespian Society to see what is already on hand that can be used. And they have been to some of the stores on island, looking for fabric for their designs.
Thanks to FOA for the opportunity for our costume design students to see their renderings be actualized. The play goes up February 12th-14th at PIC.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
New Decade! New Schedule
Debate is set for Friday, 1/29/10 at 5:30 PM at GCA.
NFL and NJFL are set for Saturday, 1/30/10 at 9 AM at SVES.
PGFC and CCLHS are set for Saturday, 2/6/10 at 9 AM at SVES.
Thespians is set for Saturday, 2/6/10 at 1:30 PM at SVES.
Registration is typically an hour before start time.
NFL and NJFL are set for Saturday, 1/30/10 at 9 AM at SVES.
PGFC and CCLHS are set for Saturday, 2/6/10 at 9 AM at SVES.
Thespians is set for Saturday, 2/6/10 at 1:30 PM at SVES.
Registration is typically an hour before start time.
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