By: Cali McPeak & Alaunte Massrock
Our drama club is doing the play Freaky Friday on April 17th and 18th . Multiple hours spent on remembering lines, choreography, and multiple hours spent at the school shows the hard work and dedication as the club prepares for show time. The actors and actresses started rehearsal after school until 6:15. Our two lead actresses senior Aubree Varga and junior Laine Streem play mother and daughter.
Despite the late hours, the energy during rehearsal is always up. Starting their rehearsal with improv allows the actors to have spontaneous performances rather than being stiff on stage. Junior Laine Streem says, “My inspiration theatre wise would be my older friends. I would not have the acting ability that I do today if it weren’t for them having faith in me my freshman year and trusting me to fill in for them any time they missed rehearsal. Through standing in, I learned to read, and move with purpose, and truly embody the technique that comes with acting, and if it weren’t for them, I would never have been taught so well.” By trusting a freshman to fill in during rehearsals, these older friends provided a safe space to fail, learn, and grow.
When bringing the character to life actors have to go through challenges. There are going to be things that you don’t like about the character. Senior Aubree Varga says, “What I dislike about Katherine is in the beginning of the show she has a need for every little detail to be perfect.” Aubree overcomes this challenge by reflecting on things she admires about Katherine. Varga says, “Something I’ve learned through this character so far is that there are times where she doesn’t have to act big and demanding, there are moments where she lets her emotions out and acts softer. I really reflect on these moments within myself.” Varga uses self- reflection to find a way to connect with her character, bringing authenticity to the play.With a stellar cast and a timely, relevant theme, Freaky Friday is shaping up to be the theatrical event of the season. Catch it in our cafetorium April 17th and the 18th!
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