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1. Johnathon Perkinson (10), Elise Coleman (10), Eric Marcum (11) and Rachael Mount (9) rehearse for the upcoming production of “Charlotte’s Web” at practice. 2. Logan Weilbaker (11) and Colten Gaines (11) hold and measure a piece of wood to build the set of “Charlotte’s Web” during fall break. 3. Lara McGlothlin (10) uses measuring tape to measure a piece of wood while helping to build the “Charlotte’s Web” set during fall break. Photo by Tierra Combs
Drama brings ‘Charlotte’s Web’ to life on stage Scottsburg High School Drama Club presents
Hailey Christoff Staff Writer
Being a character in a well-known play can be a blessing and a curse especially when the “main attraction” is yourself. Focusing on how the actors and actresses perform is a key element into producing the ideal theater performance. As the cast list comes out, the performers must prepare for opening night. Although some characters have few words, complications can emerge from lengthy speeches, absent stars, self-consciousness (stage fright) and unexpected actions. “When something funny or unexpected happens, you must stay in character no matter what,” said Eric Marcum (11), who portrays
Wilbur the On the pig. Marcum outskirts of also stated the stage, the how difficult characters it is to stay practice their in character lines while and cover up fellow actors mistakes. and actressNovember 15 & 16 | 6:30 p.m.
“ O n e es perform November 17 | 2:30 p.m.
of the most actions to Tickets $5 | McClain Hall difficult animate things about the present practicing scene. Howis probably ever, it can opening up and becoming your character,” be quite a struggle and shock to have a big said Elise Coleman (10), who portrays Fern role. To Marcum, it was a shock for him. Arable. “Leading up to ‘Charlotte’s Web,’ I’ve had
smaller parts, so when I was told they wanted me as Wilbur...I was ecstatic.” “I was so excited to get a main role,” Coleman said, “but I was nervous because I wanted to do a good job.” Both Marcum and Coleman agreed that remembering lines can be a bit of a headache. Coleman reviews her lines by repeating them or practicing with a friend. “I spent a full day compiling all my lines into one Quizlet, and have been studying by forcing myself to type out every word I have to say,” Marcum said. Most of the time Marcum gets his lines right, but it was rough for him initially. The performance will be Nov. 15, 16 and 17. Tickets are $5 each. News
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