Each summer, class representatives and officers from ITS Troupe #5623 visit local childcare center Little Miracles. To start off our visit, we went over the basics of theatre with the kids, and explained our two shows we put on every year at GSTD. Next, we talked about each of the different crews and what they … Read more
The cast and crew of SpongeBob have been working our Bikini Bottoms off preparing for opening weekend! This week has been full of excitement as we’ve been alternating between Act One and Act Two rehearsals, polishing scenes, perfecting stage effects, and putting the finishing touches on costumes. With every rehearsal, the show gets better, and … Read more
It is officially that time in the musical process! The week of February 23rd through February 27th was our first of two Act One / Act Two weeks. Act One / Act Two week is the first time the cast and crew of Spongebob will be able to see all of the scenes in the … Read more
This week in Bikini Bottom, the crew members join the cast for our first week of tech rehearsals of The SpongeBob Musical! Not only did the cast and crew come together this week, the Gibson Southern Art Department and costume designers started to finish costumes and set pieces for this week allowing for everyone to … Read more
Week 4 made us go from Bikini Bottoms to snow pants, but the show must go on for Week 5! With ten weeks to prepare an entire musical, every second counts. Time is especially important with a show like The Spongebob Musical that demands intense attention to detail. Missing a whole week of rehearsals is … Read more
Week 3 of The SpongeBob Musical rehearsals are wrapping up as of this week! Some key milestones of this week’s rehearsals have been hard work on new sets and scene work. Additionally, new relationships and friendships have been made and strengthened throughout this week’s rehearsals. This week, everyone has truly started to settle into the rehearsal schedule … Read more
This week was another exciting and productive step forward for Gibson Southern Theatre as rehearsals and preparations for The SpongeBob Musical continued in full swing! Saturday was a productive day both on stage and behind the scenes. At GSHS, students and parents came together for the very first Work Day, kicking off construction and brainstorming … Read more
This week marked an exciting milestone for Gibson Southern Theatre as rehearsals officially began for The SpongeBob Musical! On Monday, the cast kicked things off with their first full run-through of the show, bringing everyone together for the very first look at this colorful and high-energy production. Like any first rehearsal, there were a few nerves … Read more
This Week’s AuthorAlyssa Baehl Senior Alyssa Baehl writes this week’s FOOTLOOSE update. This year, Alyssa is the Historian of ITS Troupe #5623 and portrays the role of Ariel in this season’s production of FOOTLOOSE. The Cast of FOOTLOOSE continues to work through the scenes and prepare for their first performance during week six. Monday was … Read more
This Week’s AuthorBrielle Armstrong Senior Brielle Armstrong writes this week’s FOOTLOOSE update. This year, Brielle is the Vice-President of ITS Troupe #5623 and portrays the role of Rusty in this season’s production of FOOTLOOSE. The GSHS cast of FOOTLOOSE has completed week 5 of set work, rehearsals, blocking and choreography! On Saturday of this week … Read more
This Week’s AuthorJonnie Dixon Senior Jonnie Dixon writes this week’s FOOTLOOSE update. This year, Jonnie is the President of ITS Troupe #5623 and portrays the role of Rev. Shaw in this season’s production of FOOTLOOSE. Our Saturdays are one of the most productive days! The entire cast gets together and completes a series of important … Read more
This Week’s AuthorNoah Wagener Senior Noah Wagener writes this week’s FOOTLOOSE update. This year, Noah is the Clerk of ITS Troupe #5623 and portrays the role of Chuck in this season’s production of FOOTLOOSE. Week 2 of Footloose is checked off! We had lots of things to work on, including scene work, sets, and even … Read more
This Week’s AuthorMykenna Frizzell Junior Mykenna Frizzell writes this week’s FOOTLOOSE update. This year, Mykenna is a Junior Representative of ITS Troupe #5623 and portrays the role of Urleen in this season’s production of FOOTLOOSE. After a week’s setback due to inclement weather, FOOTLOOSE is in full effect! This past week and weekend we have … Read more
This Week’s AuthorTali Maurer This update is written by Sophomore Tali Maurer. This year, Tali is a Sophomore Class Representative for ITS Troupe #5623. On Sunday, April 28, 2024 we held our annual ITS banquet. All ITS members and their families were invited to join. We celebrate the past year’s accomplishments like Vaudeville, the spring … Read more
This Week’s AuthorSydney Susott This update is written by Sophomore Sydney Susott. This year, Sydney is a Sophomore Class Representative for ITS Troupe #5623. Beginning in January 2012, a new tradition was born to close each season. Gibson Southern Theatre presented its first Young Playwrights Project. Four students each wrote and directed their own ten-minute … Read more