Hello, everyone.  It’s been a while since I’ve had the chance to talk with you about what is going on in our drama department here at Mill Valley.  It’s been approximately 89 days since the Wizard of Oz ended its run here at our school, and the theatre kids are antsy to get back on stage.  Things have never been more exciting in the drama department, with a Thespian Troupe started and Shakespeare on the way.  Shakespeare is the topic of my new blog I’ve started, and for the next few months, I’m going to take you on an inside journey backstage through the sets of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the spring play.

Shakespeare has never been attempted before at our school, and plenty of students are ready to accept the challenge.  Freshman Adam Segura is ready to take the necessary steps in order to succeed on stage.
“I’m going approach this play with excitement and the hope that we can pull of an amazing show.”  Adam said.  “ To do my part, I’m going to learn my lines as soon as possible so I can focus more on the acting, rather than reading the script in my hand.”

I believe this could become our most amazing experience yet.  Trying to learn the difficult language, and understanding the situations that arise in the story could prove to be tricky.  Director Jon Copeland has meetings set for the actors to help them comprehend the story and assist them in learning their characters better.  Before we start blocking on March 4th, he will meet with us individually and talk about the plot.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream will prove to be a rewarding experience for all of us.  Not just on becoming better actors, but it will help us with our reading comprehension skills.  Shakespeare is not easy, but I’m glad sixty students have the desire to tackle it.  Look to a new post every Wednesday regarding the spring play.