Grease-music, costumes, requirements
Lights, camera, action. The theater program is back at it with another spring production.
There is an endless amount of things to be considered when planning a production.
“One of the two most important things I think about is what we can do here at school. Our space is nice. We have a big space that is pretty well-equipped, so that is not usually an issue. Then, I look at how much money it will cost,” Ms. Amy Hayes, director, said.
The effortless commitment of the backstage crew, who are the true hand behind all the magic, is genuinely inspiring.
“A lot of the clothes are handmade, like the Queen of Hearts dress from Alice in Wonderland took around 2-3 weeks, and we made two dresses because the role was double cast,” sophomore Shyanne DeBoard said.
When deciding on the right production, several steps must be followed before making the final decision.
“We look at how popular it is going to be and how interested people will be in being in it or coming and seeing it. Also looking into the educational level is another portion we want to look at when deciding so it can help them grow as performers,” Ms. Hayes said.
Costumes come from many sources including storage
“We have at least 1 Pink Lady jacket, and a few poodle skirts and we need more fabric to make even more,” DeBoard said.
Ms. Hayes has expectations for students involved in Grease.
“Students need to be here, which will be shown through their actions. They need to have enthusiasm, so kind of sticking to forgiveness to push through the hard parts because it will be hard,” Ms. Hayes said.
The rules for students come to focus when they are showing no motivation.
“There are many things that fall under rules, like showing up on time, being mentally prepared, using rehearsal time as a way to get cohesive, feeling and not just learn your lines like you should be doing outside of rehearsal,” Ms. Hayes said.
If students are excited about Grease, that will draw a bigger audience.
“Promoting the show involves informing individuals about it, attracting a larger audience, and creating an enjoyable atmosphere that encourages people to engage with and attend the show,” Ms. Hayes said.
