Friday, January 4, 2013
The dark comedy takes the stage from March 15 through April 6.
Elden Street Players will hold auditions for The Seafarer from Jan. 14-15. The play, by Conor McPherson, is produced by Janet Bordeaux (Rooms, Flowers for Algernon), and directed by Angie Anderson (The Weir, Shining City). No appointments are needed for auditions. Auditions will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 and 15 at Hutchison Elementary School in Herndon. Registration begins at 7 p.m. Callbacks will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 if necessary. Rehearsals will be held at the Herndon Town Shop from Jan. 21 through March 14. Actual dates and times will be determined at a later time, but they will include weeknights and weekend days. The show opens in March and performances will be held March 15-17, 22-24, 29-31, …
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Student troupe performs original work "The Breaking Point" at Forest Edge.
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
Dodgeball Theatre's Teen Ensemble, now in its fourth year, finished the 2012 performance season earlier this week at Forest Edge Elementary, where they performed their original work The Breaking Point for the sixth graders. This year's ensemble is composed of 13 teens, ages 13-18, from a variety of local middle schools and high schools, and includes several members that were former students at Forest Edge. The 2012 Teen Ensemble includes Jessica Ashworth, Annie Begley, Hailey Corkery, Kyle DeCamp, Charlotte DeWolfe, Karin Hoelzl, Kaleigh Mullins, Talley Murphy, Kevin Salassi, Savanna Salassi, Abigail Spira, Rachel Thompson, and Alina Zufall. The Ensemble works together over many months to develop new work that is based on the performers' …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Herndon Middle School will hold three performances of The Wizard of Oz on May 18 and 19.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Herndon Middle School's performing arts department is bringing L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz to the stage this weekend for shows on Friday and Saturday. Though there are many version of the Oz story, teacher and Director Scott Pafumi chose the book and music adapted by The Royal Shakespeare Company. It is the closest to the 1939 MGM classic movie. Music and lyrics will be from the MGM score by Harold Arlen and EY Harburg, with additional music by Herbert Stothart. There are 38 student actors involved in the production, including many from Herndon Middle School and some from local elementary schools, along with a real "Toto." The entire tech crew is comprised of Herndon Middle School students, and the production team includes Herndon …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Dodgeball Theatre's "The Breaking Point" explores chaos and beauty.
Dodgeball Theatre is bringing its original production, The Breaking Point to the stage starting May 6. The show is the ensemble’s artistic interpretation of chaos and beauty, and was created after months of work, and shares their perspectives with their audiences. The students involved in the ensemble created the production from its inception, starting with writing prompts in the fall that eventually turned into monologues. The writing prompts can be simple or philosophical, for example they may be asked to write about the last time they were angry. The group comes up with a theme to decide which monologues they may include in the show. This year they discussed chaos and what good can come from chaos. The group also gets to help create …
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
The talent displayed by the students at Herndon High in the production of Pride and Prejudice is deserving of commendation.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
• By Emilie Knudsen of Oakcrest School Location: 19th century in the English countryside. Zoom in on a quaint and warm home… and welcome to the craziness of the Bennet house. Pride and Prejudice was a masterful composition of talent displayed by the hardworking students of Herndon High School. The engaging play enchanted the audience with the story of the five Bennet sisters: Jane the eldest, the intelligent Elizabeth, Mary the book-lover, silly and tearful Kitty, and flirtatious Lydia. The young women are all faced with the same problem—how to find a husband. Mrs. Bennet's plan of husband hunting meets a few bumps in the road after Jane falls for the rich and handsome Mr. Bingley. The ever-present and brooding Mr. Darcy refuses to let …
Friday, February 10, 2012
There's something for everyone to celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend.
Valentine's Day is approaching and all of Herndon is celebrating. Local organizations, churches and businesses are celebrating by hosting Valentine's events for all. Find something to do with your sweetheart or the whole family. FRIDAY The Weekly Bluegrass Concert Series at Holy Cross Lutheran Church is hosting Dry Branch Fire Squad Friday night at 8 p.m. The group is known for its “down to the roots,” raw bluegrass sound. The show is $15 per person, with children 12 and under free. The Elden Street Players production of ROOMS: A Rock Romance has shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The musical centers on a duo of musicians who struggle to follow their careers while holding onto each other. Gottaswing’s Have a Heart Hop will benefit …
