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ARTS LEAGUE NEWSLETTER
Edition 4
Trudy Bruner, Arts Administrator
March 5, 2015
Michelle Grossman, Editor
Footloose –based on the 1984 hit movie—is this year’s exciting and high-energy US
Spring musical! The story follows Ren McCormick and his Mom, Ethel, as they try to
escape their family break-up by moving from big-city Chicago to the small
Midwestern town, Bomont. Once there they discover the town of Bomont is trying
to escape demons of its own.
A terrible accident years earlier has left the town immobilized, and in the flood of
grief that followed the tragedy, the town’s spiritual leader Rev. Moore convinced the
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town council to ban dancing. Frustrated by the stifling environment, Ren vows to
change things and begins to gather support for a school dance. He slowly makes
friends, he meets a girl and well… you’ll just have to come see what happens next!
Audiences will love the rock-n-roll score that includes the songs “Somebody’s Eyes”,
“Let’s Hear It For The Boy”, “Almost Paradise” and of course the title song,
“Footloose”!
Our exciting production is directed by professional theatre director Katrina Ploof.
No stranger to Lake Highland, Ms. Ploof has choreographed US musicals and
Thespians since 2006 and currently works on LS and MS projects as well. Our
choreographer is Mr. Gene Bastarache who has been a Walt Disney World Cast
Member for 25 years; he also performs and choreographs throughout central
Florida. Musical directing is provided by the wonderfully gifted Terry Thomas who
is now a full-time LHP faculty member—he will also conduct the show orchestra of
four professional musicians and three student musicians—we couldn’t be luckier!
Senior Stage Manager Jiordanne Galvin leads 25 other seniors in a total cast of 46
actors and six crew. As always, this seasoned troupe of actors and technicians are
completely dedicated to giving their audiences an unforgettable theatrical
experience. As Jules Setta –a cast member as well as a newspaper staff writer—
wrote in the February edition of Twice-Told Tale, “It will be an awesome show filled
with fun music and great dancing and is guaranteed to keep the audience dancing in
their seats!”
Show times are March, 19, 20, and 21 at 7 pm and March 22 at 2 pm in the
HCCA.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and will be available at the HCCA Box
Office one hour prior to each show. Also, tickets may be purchased on the US
Campus during both US lunches from March 16—20. All seating is General
Admission. The theatre will open for seating half an hour before each show.
Cast of Footloose at an early rehearsal with director Katrina Ploof (left) and
Disney choreographer Gene Bastarache (right).
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TICKET AND SEAT INFORMATION
ARTS LEAGUE MEMBER TICKETS - Your membership benefits include two free
tickets to this fantastic performance! To receive your two free tickets, simply go to
the HCCA Box Office and let the volunteers know you are an Arts League member.
RESERVED SEATS - Reserving seats for HCCA main stage shows is a benefit
exclusively offered to Arts League members based on their membership level (see
below*). Members may reserve all their yearly designated seats for one play or split
them between different nights of the play or different plays throughout the year. To
secure your reserved seats, please advise how many you would like by emailing
[email protected] by March 16. Remember, if you want to purchase additional
tickets over and above your two free tickets, you must purchase them at the HCCA
Box Office on the day of the show.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please do not reply to this email for seat reservations.
Instead, email [email protected] for your seat reservations and with any
questions regarding tickets and seating.
*ARTS LEAGUE MEMBER BENEFITS*
*Arts League Memberships include 10 tickets; two for each of LHP's five plays and
musicals (except Apprentice level). Members may use reserved seats (based on
membership level) all at once or split them between shows in the main theatre.
Additional Benefits:
Producer ($1000+)
24 reserved seats in the HCCA main theatre (does not include admission price).
Access to a reserved parking space for all five plays and musicals.
Conductor ($500+)
12 reserved seats in the HCCA main theatre (does not include admission price).
Artist ($250+)
6 reserved seats in the HCCA main theatre (does not include admission price).
Chorus ($150+)
*Arts League Member ticket benefits only. No reserved seats.
We thank you for supporting the Arts at Lake Highland and know you will enjoy the
show!
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NEWSWORTHY NOTES
Special Lake Highland Band News
Over the weekend of Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, seven Upper School Symphonic Band members
had the honor of participating in the first Private School Honors Band. The
Private School Honors Band was created in response to Orange County Public
School's Honors Band, in which private schools are not allowed to participate. The
band is comprised of top musicians from private school band programs in the
Greater Orlando area. In addition to LHPS, the schools that participated this year
were: Trinity Prep, Faith Christian Academy, The First Academy and Windermere
Prep. Over the weekend, the band members participated in sectionals with the area
directors, an all-day band rehearsal and a final performance in one of the oldest and
most beautiful buildings in Florida, Knowles Memorial Chapel. Aaron Lefkowitz, the
conductor of the Wind Ensemble at Rollins College, was the guest conductor for the
weekend. Band members also received a master class with area professionals
during the all-day rehearsal. The Private School Honors Band was a huge success
this year and planning for next year has already begun. With the support of Rollins
College, this performance opportunity will continue to grow and eventually; rival
OCPS's All-County band.
Congratulations to LHPS Band Director, Chris Greening, and the selected musicians
for the 2015 Private School Honors Band.
Yush Chandra - Clarinet, Laz Breunig - Flute, Zach Winograd - Tuba,
Lauren Nash - Alto Saxophone, Ana Pipovski - Flute, Conrad Staiger - Tuba,
Emily Grossman - Clarinet (not pictured)
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Middle School Concert Band
MS Concert Band members participated in the Middle School Solo and Ensemble
MPA Feb. 20-21 and received a total of 16 Superior and five Excellent ratings.
Congratulations!
Upper School Symphonic Band
Throughout the weekend of Feb. 13-14, several members of US Symphonic Band
performed at the FBA Solo and Ensemble MPA held at Lake Nona High School.
These musicians received a total of five Superior ratings and 1 Excellent rating.
Best of luck to the US musicians who received Superior ratings and are advancing to
the State Solo and Ensemble MPA on Mar. 30 in Lakeland, FL.
Laz Breunig, Tommy Riesbeck, Brad Barbay, Emily Grossman and Ana Pipovski prepare for
State Solo and Ensemble.
Orchestra
Orchestra had twenty-one students participate in Solo and Ensemble the weekend of Feb. 67, receiving 10 Superior ratings and eight Excellent ratings. 6th grade and MS string
students participated in the Florida Orchestra district event.
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ART HIGHLIGHTS CAPTURED IN TIME
NYC Arts Trip students Michael Stanney, Jade Nevitt, Elise Hall, Ryan Cortelyou, Tommy Riesbeck,
Julian James, Rachel Thoni, Layne Cohen, and Lauren LaRuffa pausing for a break outside Lincoln
Center.
Devon Kincaid and her LS Music students making happy music on ukuleles granted to the
department by the Arts League.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Student Art Exhibit - Winter Park Arts Festival, Winter Park, FL
Select students from US Photography 1, 2, & 3, Advanced Art Honors, and AP Studio
Art will have work on display in the Student Show of the 2015 Winter Park Sidewalk
Arts Festival. Selected artworks from other US, MS and LS students will also be
exhibited. The Student Show takes place in the area of the park adjacent to the WP
Post Office (across the train tracks from the main festival.) Art will be installed
Friday morning, March 20 and be taken down March 22, 4:30 pm. The High School
portion is a juried show, and award ribbons will be on display by Saturday
afternoon.
US Art Student Participants:
Camille Lyden, Daniel Bastos, Adrian Elzarki, Haley Pines, Gloria Nashed, Navya
Pothamsetty, Virginia Weaver, Michael Corder, Olivia Muszynski, Jeremy Schreiber,
Danny Overmeyer, Ben Goldin, Natalia Gonzales, Sydney Vaughn, and other
photographers.
Alejandro Nodarse, Claire Glenn, Megan McMahon, Casey Becker, Audrey Hempel,
Komal Patel, Laura Powers, Ayesha Razack, Clifton Askew, Jordan Avery, Charleigh
Berry, Caroline Fogg, Anthony Petrone, Madison Papalini, Sana Moon, Brooke Couch,
Emily Charles, Nicole Golden, Beretta Kaschai, Sydney Porter, Sara Rios, Warner
Ransome
Please stop by Winter Park Arts Festival Student Art Exhibit and see the amazingly
talented work of student artists.
More Upcoming Events
March 4 - 6
Charlotte's Web 6th Grade Production
Johnny Holloway Blackbox Theatre
March 4 - 1:45 pm and 7 pm
March 5 and 6 - 1:45 pm
March 5
FBA High School Concert Festival
US Symphonic and MS Concert Bands performing.
12:30 pm at Edgewater High School.
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March 7
District Orchestra Concert MPA - Grades 6-8, Howard Middle
School
March 13
Orchestra Concert MPA - Grades 9-12
March 13
6th Grade Orchestra - Music USA Festival at Universal Studios
March 14
US Orchestra - District Concert MPA, Colonial High School
March 20
Project Magic performs at Florida Hospital, Orlando
March 20 - 22
2015 Winter Park Arts Festival
US Student Art exhibit
March 26 - 28
US Thespian Troupe #2449 to perform at the
Florida State Festival
March 26 - 28
MS Orchestra - Myrtle Beach, SC Festival Trip
March 30
FBA State Solo and Ensemble MPA - Lakeland, FL
April 8 - 11
US Orchestra NYC Festival
All dates and times subject to change. Check the online calendar for up-to-theminute details.
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Coordinator Denise Allen at [email protected].
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