Drama Club Newsletter
Fall 2019
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ARGONAUTIKA
Our fall drama had almost 400 people in our audience during the weekend of October 11 and 12! Argonautika featured our largest cast and crew for a fall drama 34 students - 26 cast and 8 crew. This was a challenging piece of theatre to produce in 5 short weeks. It was nice to add Greek theatre to our repertoire. The show also allows us to highlight creative movement, singing, and some puppet work. This season is all about what makes a hero. We had some great conversations throughout the rehearsal process and look forward to continuing this discussion with our spring production of Big Fish.
Thank you for coming out to support the show! We also appreciate your donations during intermission. We're happy to be part of such a supportive community.
Article from the school website
Info on the Drama Club website
Article in the Finger Lakes Times
Publicity Video Below - NHS Junior Ryan Hermenet
Graphic Design - NHS Senior Deborah Szarek
FRIDAY MORNING LIGHTS!
On Friday September 27, Channel 13 visiting our campus to capture some of our great NHS pride and school spirit! Almost the entire cast and crew was present for the morning "pep rally" in our new stadium outside - many are musicians who joined the band and choir who performed live. Once inside, the Drama Club was thrilled to be a featured segment! We even convinced the reporter Michael Schwartz to join us in our "Roll Call". Check out Segment 5!
Field Trip to GCC - Rocky Horror Show (the musical!)
Acting/Improv Workshop with FLCC
The Call Board
November 4: Tap Dance 101 Workshop taught by Emily Howard in our aud (free!) 7:00PM-8:00PM Beginner, 8:00PM-9:00PM Intermediate (come for all or part!)
November 5: Stage Combat Workshop with J. Simmons in our aud (free!) 7:00PM-9:00PM - join us after the Academic Dinner!
November 14: Drama Club Meeting 2:30-3:00.
November 14: Field trip to FLCC. Bus leaves at 6:15PM. Signed permission slip needed if did not attend GCC. Sign up on bulletin board!
Potential field trip to MCC - stay tuned!
Beginning of December - Auditions and Crew Call for Big Fish!
Emily Howard, Kate Flock and thirteen NHS students are VERY EXCITED to attend the NYSTEA (New York State Theatre Education Association) Student Conference January 10-12 - features 3 days and 2 nights of theatre/music/dance/tech workshops with over 800 other high school students from around the state!
SAVE THE DATE - March 6, 7, 8 (7:00PM Fri/Sat, 2:00PM Sun) for Big Fish at Newark High School!
Activities Round-Up: Drama Club Members in the News!
Click on any of the blue hyperlinks to take you to stories featured on the school website!
Drama Club Secretary Rachel George - All-State Conference Musician
Mark your calendar for Veteran's Day Concert - 11/7
Quartet Formed for VA Outpatient Clinic Opening Sings National Anthem
New Member Kylie Lewis Recognized for Artistic Achievement
Drama Club Member Paris Morris featured in article about Senator Helming's Visit
Art Department Beautifies School with Birdhouses (featuring some Drama Club Members!)
SPOTLIGHT ON...
Medina VanDuyne is in the cast of Into the Woods at SUNY Potsdam November 22, 23, 24!
Anisha Stallworth is in the cast of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder at Monroe Community College November 22, 23, and 24!
Break a leg! We are proud of you!
Donations
- Painting Supplies: black paint, white paint, paint brushes, rollers, tarp/paint drops, tape - duct, gaff, spike
- Costume Building Supplies: bolts of fabric or large pieces of scrap fabric, elastic, Velcro, other sewing items
- Costume Pieces: wigs, hats, men's black dress shoes, women's black or tan character shoes
- YOUR SEWING or BUILDING or PAINTING SKILLS! Want to help out with our Big Fish costumes or set? Contact us! Set build is generally Friday nights at 6PM and Sundays at 2PM - starting January 10
Have something else you think we could use? Let us know! Thank you!
Club Updates
Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Drama Club Officers!
President - Ben Cepulo
Vice President - Ryan Hermenet
Secretary - Rachel George
Treasurer - Nadia Rothpearl
Drama Club meets every third Thursday 2:30-3:00 in the auditorium. Next meeting 11/14
Beborah Update - Drama Club #NeighboREDS
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Email: Emily.Howard@newarkcsd.org
Website: https://www.newarkcsd.org/Drama
Location: 625 Peirson Ave, Newark, NY, United States
Phone: 3158573265
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newarkdrama
Twitter: @newarkdrama