{"id":336,"date":"2010-11-30T17:36:22","date_gmt":"2010-11-30T17:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=336"},"modified":"2014-04-07T07:16:50","modified_gmt":"2014-04-07T12:16:50","slug":"snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-of-the-black-forest-takes-the-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/social.plymouth.k12.in.us\/perspective\/?p=336","title":{"rendered":"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest Takes the Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Maggie Morrow<\/em><\/p>\n

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Cast members rehearse a scene from this year\u2019s production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest. Photo by: Christina Chipman<\/p><\/div>\n

Each fall, the Theater Department puts together a family-friendly play for children from surrounding areas to enjoy. \u00a0This year, the first trimester acting class will be taking the stage as the cast of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest.
\nAlthough the public must wait to see the production until Friday, November 5, there are four children\u2019s shows open to elementary classes; two on Thursday and two on Friday during the school day. \u00a0\u201cMy favorite part of the class is when we do the children\u2019s shows. \u00a0It\u2019s really fun to see them all file in and be excited to see the show,\u201d says junior Kelsey Shaffer. \u00a0Elementary students from Plymouth and several surrounding towns come to see the interactive show. \u00a0\u201cThere\u2019s so much energy when the kids are involved,\u201d Shaffer also adds.
\nLike Shaffer, everyone has their own favorite parts of the theater class. Whether it be spending time with all the other cast members, or a specific scene, they have all enjoyed many laughs together. \u00a0\u201cMy favorite part of class is when we are having fun and the whole class is laughing hardcore about something someone said,\u201d says senior Olivia Houin. \u00a0While senior Lauren Kelso most appreciates the freedom given during class, junior Olivia Hilliard says, \u201cI love acting, spending time with my friends, and expressing myself as a different person.\u201d
\nPutting all fun aside, however, the cast has a rigorous and time-consuming schedule in preparation for the show. \u00a0Class time each day is dedicated to running through scenes, preparing costumes and make-up, making programs, organizing advertisements and more. \u00a0Each student is on a committee involving one of these many needs for preparation, each with their own duties. \u00a0Also, two weeks prior to the show, there are mandatory dress rehearsals every night for about two to three hours. \u00a0\u201cSince I have been in many other shows, I know what to expect. \u00a0However, for the new people it is probably more work than they expected because a lot of effort goes into these shows,\u201d states Kelso.
\nWith so much to do, most of the students find themselves rehearsing lines at home or during down time in other classes. \u00a0Houin admits to practicing her lines for about one to two hours on the nights before memorization tests. \u00a0\u201cPractice is key. \u00a0The more you practice, the better you know your lines and then you can focus more on creating a fun character,\u201d states Shaffer. \u00a0Although senior Sarah Gouker is not at all overwhelmed with her work load, she does say that keeping in character as the bunny she portrays can sometimes be challenging. \u00a0Junior Connor Flynn, like Gouker, sometimes finds a challenge impersonating his character as a dwarf. \u00a0\u201cIt is kind of funny that dwarfs are short and I\u2019m one of the tallest people in class,\u201d he jokes.
\nAlthough the concept of being child-friendly is in no way new, some students feel as though there are several different aspects this year that may take some getting used to. \u00a0\u201cI think this play is more modernized than some,\u201d Shaffer states. \u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s super fun and different because last year we didn\u2019t have animals,\u201d Hilliard says in comparison with last year\u2019s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. \u00a0Shaffer also adds that there are many surprises in store for this year\u2019s production. \u00a0\u201cI love acting and I always have.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI just hope that everyone likes the play this year,\u201d says senior Jordin Cook. \u00a0\u201cThere is a princess in this one, what more could you want?\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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