Mama Mia! A recap

Staff Member: Courtney Hunter

Position: Staff Writer

For the last three months, cast and crew members involved with the Mime and Masque production of Mamma Mia have been working non stop to bring it to stage. The amount of work that goes into Musicals is remarkable, and this one is no exception. In the past, the School Musicals have been able to build on to the stage so that set pieces don’t move, however, due to many changes and re-scheduling in the school art system, they were not able to build directly onto the stage. With this in mind, all set pieces are moveable in order to make way for many choir and band concerts that have used the auditorium. The actors and directors have been rehearsing every school day they can from 3:30-5:30pm. Director Jeanie Hunter, expresses immense gratitude for all her cast and crew members every rehearsal. Mrs. Hunter is also the Drama teacher at Sandpoint High School and has grown many connections with her other directors. The directors include Kamie Berkey, Taryn Quayle, Angie Aller, Whitney Telford, Courtney Hunter, Dalton Hawkins, Emma Shmitt, and many more. Members of the crew are all voluntary which makes their work even more special to the people who witness it. They all are not paid and yet they are still working as hard as anyone to get this show on stage.

The production of Mama Mia ran six shows and was incredible to see. It brought so much joy to the audience. You could tell the actors were having fun as well. After interviewing a few of the seniors taking part in the performance, they all agreed that this was the perfect musical to end their high school career. Macy Korsten, who plays Lisa in the Musical, said, “This musical was so fun. I’m surrounded by friends, and the small cast makes it so much more fun.” Sarah Kugle (Tanya) agrees fully. “Saying goodbye to this show was tough and a long process, however the memories will last a lifetime.” Courtney Hunter ( Rosie.)