Rehearsal

I had the opportunity to observe one of Sharon’s culturama rehearsal, in which she was guiding the group. Sharon never stood outside the group and gave commands. Rather, She remained enthusiasm when guiding the others, leading not through inculcation but through inspiration. Sharon also made silly jokes, asked members…

a whole camping trip, where they became extremely muddy but I loved those shoes all the same. Sometimes, I wish I could return to the careless seven year-old who didn’t have to worry about a grade point average or how to make it through a music rehearsal when there are more important things to do at home. Time is a frightening thing, years can pass by in the blink of an eye and some think they can escape it. But, time catches up with everyone and there is a season for everything. I, for one, am…

front of a group of total strangers, which definitely helps people boost their self esteem, especially when other cast and/or crew members or audience members let the actor know what a great job they are doing. Similarly, working outside of long rehearsals on one’s own, memorizing lines by a specific deadline, working with a variety of people, etcetera demands discipline, which is gained by everyone involved…

have no boundaries, especially when it comes about the American dream. The powerful cast successfully manage to convey different ideas and represent different characters in a fairly limited space., which requires certain level of organization and rehearsal. In Jamaica, the music, the lyrics of the songs and even the lighting worked together to bring to life to an island full of people with dreams and ambitions. Furthermore, the successful use of stage, audience space and actors to change the…

theatrical productions, there is an obtuse difference in the length of production. Movies can take a year or more to make, from writing a script to filming the movie to editing. A typical theatrical production takes much less than- for example, the rehearsal process for a Broadway production is usually 6-8 weeks (Simonson). Broadway shows are much easier to produce because most theatre companies replay previously produced shows, for the audience is more likely to go see a show based on existing…

your back, drop your shoulders and put your nicest smile on your face, hold this for a minute and then slowly let down your leg so it doesn’t make a sound. This is what dancers do on a day to day basis, not just in a performance but in class and rehearsal. I hope that you now know why dance should be a sport. Dance should be is a sport because it pushes you to your limits, it follows the definition of a sport and is very much like any other…

financial aid due to not being able to keep up with classes and having to constantly withdraw. As a personal reflection my biggest setback was trying to work to have enough money for my education. It was very difficult for me to work and try to go to rehearsals, attend class as well as practice daily. I knew then something needed to be cut but I needed to work to pay for school, which resulted in me not…

Here I woke at the crack of dawn and silently drove past the tracks of the Main Line. Here I hurried to a Celebrantes choir rehearsal to sing “Yesterday” by the Beatles. Here I drifted my attention away from the conductor, listening to the hourly chime bells ring the “Star Spangled Banner” at eight o'clock sharp. Here I made my way with others through the amphitheater into separate classrooms in Crossman Hall. Here I sat idling, waiting for my colorless substances to briskly dissolve so I…

Every Spring Frontier High School puts on a Spring Musical. This year it was “All Shook Up,” a musical based off Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night,” all set to Elvis Presley songs. The cast consisted of eleven main characters and an ensemble. Everyone wanted to be apart of the show, but only twenty five students would be selected. Before Thanksgiving break, the students were given five songs they could sing for at auditions. All break the actors were practicing and researching the musical, so when…

Every day I get to walk into the rehearsal room and be completely vulnerable to my sisters, no worries, and no judgment. It's far more than just a drill team but more a family. My former Director impacted my life far more than anyone has, she has made me as strong as I am today. I am not…