Musical theater performance
Published 1:30 am Tuesday, May 16, 2017
By Matteo Nicoll, 8th-grade, and Kayla McClerren, 7th-grade
On Wednesday, May 24 at Lopez Center, the Musical Theater class is performing its ninth annual play at 7 p.m. Admission is free and the show should last about an hour, with a short Q&A session after the performance. This year themes of the play include social equality issues, so parental discretion is advised.
Musical Theater is an elective offered to all secondary students. The class was started by and is led by Richard Carter, Ann Marie Fischer and John Platter, though the teachers tend to take a backseat and allow the students to take charge in the creation of their play. This class starts with the second semester and ends with a public performance at the Lopez Island Community Center.
This year, the story is about classic Disney princes and princesses and a jealous, evil queen. The world’s favorite Disney characters are in danger and others have to work together to save them. This musical stands apart because it includes female characters taking the helm, kicking butt, and becoming the heroes of the story. At the end, there is a twist in the story and two characters embrace being “different.”
The process of creating the play starts with the first month of Musical Theater class. The students brainstorm and create ideas for the play through improvisation. Next, they pick a variety of songs. After roughly two months of practicing and brainstorming, they begin rehearsing. Finally, the performance takes place at the Community Center.
The students this year had their minds set on creating a play that included themes that promoted equality for all. They want to send a powerful and positive message to our community. The play will be performed at Lopez Center, so remember to put this on your calendar and come to support the Musical Theater class.
