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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 Page 1 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). Page 2 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! Page 3 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) Page 4 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. Page 5 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. Page 6 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. Page 7 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. ******************* Want to volunteer your time and talent? Contact Arts League Volunteer Coordinator Denise Allen at [email protected]. Visit our website for news, photos and more! www.lhps.org/artsleague Follow news and photo tweets on Twitter @ArtsLHPS Page 8