{"id":1206,"date":"2011-02-28T11:29:32","date_gmt":"2011-02-28T16:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=1206"},"modified":"2014-04-07T07:16:34","modified_gmt":"2014-04-07T12:16:34","slug":"phs-acting-class-and-stage-crew-pull-students-into-a-world-of-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=1206","title":{"rendered":"PHS Acting Class and Stage Crew Pull Students into a World of Words"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The stage crew and actors worked hard to make this year's play a success. Photo by: Pauline Dagaas<\/p><\/div>\n

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By Pauline Dagaas<\/em><\/p>\n

Though this year’s\u00a0show, World of Words<\/em>\u00a0presented numerous daunting tasks, students faced them readily, demonstrating their passion for the arts and resulting in a truly theatrical success for both audiences and those involved.<\/p>\n

Compared to the typical production themes of the fall and spring, the winter play, World of Words, sets a more reflective tone, tuning into the emotions and everyday struggles of young teens. \u201cIt\u2019s a play that will really get to people in high school,\u201d states Junior Kelsey Schaffer, an actress in this year\u2019s show. For those unable to attend, Schaffer gives a thorough explanation towards the story\u2019s ideas. \u201cIt\u2019s basically about the ups and downs of a teenager\u2019s life. We really emphasize themes such as unity, being accepting to others, and respect,\u201d she affirms. Throughout the production, various scenes ranging from texting dilemmas to relationship issues, were used to depict the everyday lives of today\u2019s youth. And with a script written entirely by high school students, it\u2019s no wonder teens found themselves connecting to this play. \u201cI related to a lot of the situations because they happen in my personal life,\u201d states sophomore Dan Samuelson.<\/p>\n

The work and effort put into the play, however, demanded much time and \u00a0dedication. Students in Miss Faulstich\u2019s Advanced Acting class were required to create two self-monologues as well as one group scene. With consistent rehearsals, the necessary memorizing of various scenes, extracurriculars, and academics, some students involved, found themselves struggling to balance their hectic schedules. Yet, despite the challenge, many were more than willing to comply. \u201cI enjoy acting and hope students gained a new respect and understanding for this stage in life,\u201d says Junior Michael Gray, most memorable for his debut as the infamous \u201cpianist\u201d in his solo act.<\/p>\n

Additionally contributing to this year\u2019s success, is Plymouth High School\u2019s Stage Crew (also led by Miss Faulstich) , credited for all technical components and constructions used throughout the show. \u201cWe get to make the sets, and are in charge of lighting, mics, music, and overall sound,\u201d states Stage Crew member, Denis Watson. Clearly, students responsible for such tasks presented a critical role towards the success of such a production. Like the actors, they too had been hard at work preparing the physical details in addition to attending rehearsals (before hand and during) and carrying that all-together chaotic agenda. \u201cThe anticipation and adrenaline of being backstage is fun, but also stressful,\u201d adds Junior Ashton Morrow. Like numerous other returning crew members\u2019 beliefs, the stress proves to be by far, worth it. \u201cOverall, I honestly believe the benefits outweigh the challenges,\u201d Morrow additionally comments.<\/p>\n

Much of the Cast and Crew believed such benefits simply stood as being given the opportunity to entertain audiences. Evidently however, the advantages spread far beyond success and did, in fact, lead to personal gains. \u201cI made new friends and now I\u2019m not embarrassed to perform or even be myself in front of others,\u201d explains Senior Dalton Van Dusen, perhaps commonly known in the play for his role as the \u201cYoga Instructor.\u201d Furthermore, Van Dusen\u2019s experience enabled him to truly acknowledge the themes and lessons presented in World of Words. \u00a0\u201cI\u2019ve learned to accept others for who they are. Don\u2019t judge,\u201d he says. Clearly the actors\u2019 sense of genuine emotion for their scripts, impacted those watching as well. Samuelson concurs stating, \u201c[As an audience member] it has influenced me to help other kids whenever they need it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Undoubtedly, despite the tedious task and the challenges those involved faced, their hard work and passion truly was rewarding for audiences and Cast and Crew members alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Pauline Dagaas Though this year’s\u00a0show, World of Words\u00a0presented numerous daunting tasks, students faced them readily, demonstrating their passion for the arts and resulting in a truly theatrical success for both audiences and those involved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":178,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[15],"class_list":["post-1206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-school-news","tag-february-2011"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1206"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/178"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1206"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1206\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8887,"href":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1206\/revisions\/8887"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1206"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}