Behind the Scenes - What's Going on in Middle School Theater

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There are lot's of things happening this Winter/Spring Semester in the Theater....

The After School Programs are getting ready to start in the next few weeks.  The Lower School on Monday's will be working on "Disney's Sleeping Beauty, Kids" to be presented in June.  The Middle School on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be working on "Into the Woods, Jr." to be presented in May.  During the school day the 7th and 8th Grade has started working on the Shakespeare Residency in their Language Arts classes.  The 7th grade this year is working on the "The Tempest" and the 8th grade is working on "MacBeth" to be presented on Feb. 6th at 2PM. The Kindergarten is also starting on stage this month as they prepare for their production of "Stone Soup"

A few words from our Theate Officers....

Eitan M. : We are a month away from our upcoming trip to see "School of Rock" at the Providence Performing Arts Center, on March 3rd. There are still multiple tickets available, and we will open up sale to the 5th grade students. We may also open it to faculty and Lower school siblings. This is a great opportunity to see professional actors perform a very good show. Tickets can be bought via thhis link  ...
https://rashischool.formstack.com/forms/theater_trip_school_of_rock

 Josh S.:This year, Rashi is hosting a Sunday site for State Drama Festival. We are performing "Alice in Wonderland, Urban Edition" this year! The roles have been cast and we read through the script which each person as their own character. Students will take on the roles of designers as well as running all the technical parts of the show.  The State Drama Festival is on Sunday, April 28th. However, Adult and Student volunteers are needed so please email Bonny if you are able to volunteer.

 Molly H. : This week, rehearsals start for the Middle School spring musical: Into the Woods Jr. There is still plenty of room for more actors and techies. If students want to participate in tech, they are allowed to attend Tuesday afternoon rehearsals, Thursday afternoon rehearsals, or both. If students would like to do tech, but either cannot or do not want to be part of the afterschool program, they are welcome to join us for the week of the show as long as they let either Bonny or Mike know. Actors may either choose Thursday afternoons or both days. We look forward to seeing everyone this coming week!

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