Disney’s The Little Mermaid Rehearsals Continue

This Week’s Author
Brooklyn Casburn

This week’s LITTLE MERMAID updates is written by junior Brooklyn Casburn. Brooklyn is an ITS Member and is portraying the role of Ariel in this season’s production of DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID.

Through work days, rehearsals, and lots of excitement, week 2 of DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID has gone by in a flash. The students are eager to keep working and perfecting their characters. Mrs. Kathy Parks (KP) has been working hard to help each person feel confident and in tune with their characters. The students are grateful to have her.

Though the department had … READ MORE

Rehearsals Begin For Disney’s The Little Mermaid

This Week’s Author
Abby Scheller

This week’s LITTLE MERMAID updates is written by senior Abby Scheller. Abby is an ITS Member and is portraying the role of Flounder in this season’s production of DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID.

Exciting events are happening at Gibson Southern Theatre with their production of DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID. Immediately after Vaudeville, students began to prepare for auditioning for the spring musical in hopes of becoming a part of the cast. Students were eager to observe the cast list. After students found out their roles, they had two weeks to prepare for the beginning of … READ MORE

Caleb Sellers – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

Caleb Sellers

What is your name? Caleb Sellers

What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Miss Agatha Trunchbull

What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? “Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty” –This line really puts me in the magic of the show. It takes me back to childish memories that the show evokes.

How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical) have you been a part of while in high school? I have done Vaudeville all 4 … READ MORE

Sydney Dixon – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

Sydney Dixon

What is your name? Sydney Dixon

What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Big Kid

What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? My favorite song from this musical would have to be ¨Naughty¨. Not just because of how catchy it is but because I love the message the song brings to the show. ¨But nobody else is gonna put it right for me, Nobody but me is gonna change my story, Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty¨ is my … READ MORE

Jazlynn Cates – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

Jazlynn Cates

What is your name? Jazlynn Cates

What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Mrs. Phelps

What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? My favorite song from Matilda is “When I Grow Up”, because it reminds me a lot of my childhood. There is nothing more pure than swinging on the swings and watching the clouds, and the song just hits me a little different.

How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical) have you been a part of … READ MORE

Elizabeth Angermeier – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

Elizabeth Angermeier

What is your name? Elizabeth “Giz”  Angermeier

What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? I am a little kid named Alice.

What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? It is very hard to pinpoint which is my favorite, but I love scene 4 which is the School Song. In order to put all of the blocks into the gate, we all have to work as a team or else it will all fall apart.

How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Roald … READ MORE

Emma Greene – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

Emma Greene

What is your name? Emma Greene

What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Orchestra Member- Clarinet

What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? My favorite songs in the musical are Bruce and the Acrobat Stories because of the awkward chords. They sound cool.

How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical) have you been a part of while in high school? I have been a part of 4 theatre productions: Cinderella, Newsies, It’s a Good Vaudeville … READ MORE

Mary Hall – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

Mary Hall

What is your name? Mary Hall

What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? I am a dancer in the cast of Matilda and also am a part of the prep crew.

What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? One of my favorite scenes in Matilda is Loud. The scene leading up to the dance is so funny and well performed. The dance is also very high energy and one of my favorite dances I’ve ever performed in my time in GSTD. This … READ MORE

Wade Happe – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

Wade Happe

What is your name? Wade Happe

What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Mr. Harry Wormwood

What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? Although all scenes with Miss Trunchbull are great, my favorite is the doctor scene when I get to say, “I can’t find his frank and Beans.”

How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical) have you been a part of while in high school? I have been involved in all vaudevilles and musicals since my … READ MORE

Sydney Goedde – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

Sydney Goedde

What is your name? Sydney Goedde

What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? My Cast Role is Mrs. Wormwood.

What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? I might be a little biased, but my favorite song is Loud because when I sing and act out the song I get to be myself.

How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical) have you been a part of while in high school? 8

What is your favorite role, act, or … READ MORE

Jarrett Klusmeier – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

Jarrett Klusmeier

What is your name? Jarrett Klusmeier

What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Rudolpho

What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? My favorite song is “When I Grow Up” because the song has a very deep meaning behind the childish lyrics the little kids sing.

How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical) have you been a part of while in high school? 8

What is your favorite role, act, or show that you have been a part … READ MORE

Emily Spindler – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

Emily Spindler

What is your name? Emily Spindler

What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? The Acrobat’s Sister, Dancer, Prep Crew

What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? “Nobody but me is gonna change my story.” I like this quote because it makes me feel in control of my life and my decisions. I love how it deems life as being like a story and portrays us as our own authors.

How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical) have … READ MORE

Jeremy Sparacino – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

Jeremy Sparacino

What is your name? Jeremy Sparacino

What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Henchmen #2

What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? The Russian scene because I got to learn a bit of Russian.

How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical) have you been a part of while in high school? 2

What is your favorite role, act, or show that you have been a part of in high school? Being Henchmen #2

Do you have a … READ MORE

Grace Yockey – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

What is your name? Grace Yockey

What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Trumpet 2

What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? Probably Naughty because of how the lyrics really fit with what I play at times.

How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical) have you been a part of while in high school? Just Matilda

What is your favorite role, act, or show that you have been a part of in high school? I suppose this one? It … READ MORE

Megan Niehaus – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

Megan Niehaus

What is your name? Megan Niehaus

What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Dancer/ Makeup Crew Head

What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? LOUD bc I love the flashy costumes and over the top singing. It is very extra and me.

How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical) have you been a part of while in high school? I have been a part of 4 vaudvilles, 4 musicals, and 3 YPP.

What is your favorite role, … READ MORE

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