{"id":1606,"date":"2011-04-29T09:50:27","date_gmt":"2011-04-29T14:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=1606"},"modified":"2014-04-07T07:16:27","modified_gmt":"2014-04-07T12:16:27","slug":"circus-bezerkus-takes-to-the-phs-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=1606","title":{"rendered":"Circus Bezerkus Takes to the PHS Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Lauren Rearick <\/em><\/p>\n

On Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, the cast of this year\u2019s variety show will get the chance to display their musical and theatrical talents for classmates, teachers, staff, and the public.<\/p>\n

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From dance numbers to vocal performances to original skits, the variety show Circus Bezerkus has something for everyone. Senior Trisha Neidlinger said, \u201cI will be performing a dance in the show.\u201d Fellow senior Tori MacLain, on the other hand, will be showcasing her vocal skills in a group performance of \u201cJar of Hearts\u201d by Christina Perri. Freshman Ben Piazza will take to the stage as a member of the winter drumline and the pit orchestra. Senior Tayler May will display her talents in a variety of numbers. \u201cI\u2019m in numerous acts,\u201d May said. \u201cI\u2019m singing a duet, I\u2019m in three skits, chorus, Crimson, and I may be a specialty dancer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Preparing their acts for Circus Bezerkus takes a lot of time and energy on the behalf of the performers. Piazza said, \u201cOur pit orchestra practices are twice a week for about an hour, and winter drumline practices are also twice a week for two hours.\u201d MacLain also dedicates several hours a week to rehearsals saying, \u201cI usually practice twice a week for about an hour and a half or as long as the group wants to work.\u201d Neidlinger said, \u201cWe will put in two weeks of practice, which adds up to over 30 hours of rehearsal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some cast members have participated in past shows and are used to the hard work and long practices that come with putting an act together. May, a variety show veteran, said, \u201cWe practice for about three hours each night during the 2-3 weeks leading up to the show. Practice, practice, practice!\u201d MacLain and Neidlinger agree that practice makes perfect. Piazza has never participated in the variety show, but he is well aware of the importance of rehearsal time. He said, \u201cI am practicing with the pit orchestra and the winter drumline so that I will be ready in time.\u201d<\/p>\n

As rehearsal schedules become increasingly intense and the performance dates draw near, some of the performers are starting to feel the usual pre-show butterflies. \u201cI always get super nervous before any performance where people will hear me sing,\u201d May said. MacLain is also feeling the nerves, but she is prepared to handle them. \u201cI have never sung in front of our high school before, so I am nervous, but I am a performer and can control my nerves,\u201d she said. Piazza seems to be calm and relaxed about the upcoming show, saying, \u201cI was in theater classes this year, and I\u2019m not a nervous type of guy anyway.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whether they are anxious about performing or not, Circus Bezerkus participants are all looking forward to the show. Neidlinger said, \u201cIt\u2019s my senior year, and I have never been in any of the past shows, so I\u2019m excited.\u201d MacLain is looking forward to the opportunity to reveal her hidden singing talent. May\u2019s excitement will be mixed with sadness, as the variety show will be her last performance on the PHS stage. \u201cI decided to participate in the variety show because I love to perform, and it will be my very last time to shine.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cast members encourage students and staff to attend Circus Bezerkus for an evening of fun and entertainment. \u201cThe show is going to be loud, fantastic, and crazy,\u201d MacLain said. May added, \u201cCircus Bezerkus is rated M for madness and musical mayhem!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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