Sleep deprivation brings out creativity via 24 hour plays
February 16, 2012 • Haley DeParde and Caroline Stevens, Photo Editor and A&E Editor
Filed under A & E, Theater
Preparing for a long night We arrived at junior Emmet Kowler’s house at around 7 p.m. to witness the beginning of the 24 hour play process. Kowler was a member of a writing group along with juniors Kinzie Wiklander, Kloie Rush-Spratt, and Marissa Heim, and together they wrote a 12 minute one-act... Read more »
Production of ‘Merchant of Venice’ aims to spark controversy
December 2, 2011 • Caroline Stevens, A&E editor
Filed under A & E, Theater
When it comes to theater, South is no stranger to controversy. This is especially true in South High Theater’s presentation of Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice,” which makes its debut on the mainstage this December. Louise Bormann, English teacher and accomplished director of South... Read more »
Concert for a cause: Performing artist shares cultural history, interests students
November 18, 2011 • Erika Roedl, News & Web editor
Filed under A & E, Music, Theater
The audience cheered as the woman on stage put on a flat brim fitted hat and a beat started to play through some speakers. They clapped and yelled and nodded their heads to the rhythm, but the crowd quickly grew quiet. They were listening to the lyrics, a story of a woman who had to adjust and readjust... Read more »
South High Theatre gets professional instruction for lighting system
November 13, 2011 • Gabe Bethke, Staff writer
Filed under News, Theater
On Tuesday, resident lighting designer Mike Kittle from the Parkway Theater ran a student-oriented lighting workshop here at South for the Theater Techs. Kittle lead the workshop, helping instruct techies on the proper way to use the lighting system as a part of future theater productions. Philip Mestenhauser,... Read more »
South students take the stage
April 15, 2011 • Erika Roedl, Features Editor
Filed under A & E, Theater
This article was published in the Southerner spring news magazine. Elicia Dewhirst is a freshman who likes acting with a sarcastic persona and hopes to play mostly comedic roles. She also has an interest in behind-the-scenes work, as well as directing someday. One thing she likes about acting is that... Read more »
MEAN sheds light on bullying
March 16, 2011 • Eddie Ortegon, Staff writer
Filed under A & E, Theater
Bullying is an issue in schools everywhere. 86% of kids surveyed said they’ve seen someone else being bullied, 48% said they’ve been bullied, and 42% admitted to bullying other kids at least once in a while, according to HowToStopBullying.com. Bullying in school and cyber bullying are increasingly... Read more »
Classic Shakespeare revised for youth enthusiasm
March 14, 2011 • Miiko Taylor, Staff Writer
Filed under A & E, Theater
Shakespeare plays have been taught in schools all over the world for years. The dialogue in his plays has captivated a wide audience. But with the Old English style of writing, young people find it hard to understand the messages behind Shakespeare’s plays. Because of this, There have been movies,... Read more »
South students perform in christmas ballet, Nutcracker Fantasy
December 12, 2010 • Haley DeParde, Staff Writer
Filed under A & E, Theater
The tale of the Nutcracker is a traditional Christmas ballet that enchants international audiences. This holiday season, junior Rose Hartnett and freshman Elora Wiggins will both be performing in Minnesota Dance Theater’s Nutcracker Fantasy. The performance will be at the State Theater on December... Read more »
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 to be South’s next show
November 15, 2010 • Cemecia Mialor, Staff writer
Filed under A & E, Theater
Excitement fills the air as theater students rehearse for the big upcoming theatrical production called the Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, a play written by John Bishop. The play starts with a gathering of actors in a house preparing to audition for a show, but to their surprise, there is a mysterious... Read more »
South actors thrill Commons with Thriller dance
October 29, 2010
Filed under Theater, Video
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