College Theater

Arts Track teamed up with the NIC Theater Department on Wednesday, October 28th to explore stagecraft and acting.  Judith McGiveney, costume designer and costuming teacher, let students explore her vast costume collection while teaching them about the art of costume design.  Students were also treated to a tour of the scene shop, where scenery and props are built for productions, the prop storage room, and the stage/auditorium.  The current production of Godspell is in full swing, so students were able to look at a set up close.  Joe Jacoby, acting teacher and production director, joined the tour and elaborated on his vision for the production.  Students were also able to visit the dressing rooms, see costumes for the current productions, and see the green room.  At 11:00, the Arts Track trundled downstairs with Joe to sit in on his beginning acting class. Students joined in with the college actors to do acting warm ups, and then watched as Piper, one of Joe's students, performed a Shakespearean monologue.  Joe worked with Piper to enhance her performance, so students were able to see how an actor takes direction to improve a performance.  It was a fabulous day, and a wonderful introduction to the world of theater for the Arts Track.

Alexis and Lia rest after pretend sword play

Lia and Emily tip their hats as English Bobbies

Kristi, Jane, and Leslie twirl parasols (and an umbrella)

Kristi, Shyla, Veronica, and Lydia rest in the furniture room

Allsion, Danielle, and Emily try on wigs

Maddie listens as Joe explains the purpose of the lights in the dressing room

Maria, Naomi, and Danielle get in touch with their inner cheerleaders as Brian and Evan look on

Jane, Leslie, and Lia participate in acting warm ups with college actors

Cicorra, Zoe, and Emily prepare for No Shave November

Zoe adds a hat to the ensemble

Ellie, Monique, and Maddie add some embellishments to their outfits

Lucy and Monique demonstrate the Greek masks representing comedy and tragedy

Alex gets in touch with his inner Carmen Miranda