Last week was the first week of our two week play block. By the end of the week as lines were becoming more solid, we were starting to see the personalities of the characters emerge more clearly. Understanding their characters has helped the students embrace their parts with more enthusiasm. The students are enjoying the fun comical spirit of this play and are looking forward to their performances next week. A couple of students still have lines to memorize, and everyone could use some help with the cues for their lines if parents or siblings can help out at home.

We are performing the play for the student body on Thursday morning, and our public performance is Thursday evening at 6:30. Thursday is a half day due to Parent Conferences, but I will be spending the afternoon at school until the performance that night. I am requesting that if at all possible, students stay for the afternoon so that we can work on our set design, polishing our scenes, games, rest, and a pre-performance cast party. Please let me know if your student will be unable to stay asap.

Our field trip to Medieval Times was an entertaining way to finish out our Middle Ages block. The students had fun cheering on the green knight, eating with their hands, and seeing many elements that we had discussed in class be brought to life in the tournament.

The students did a great job at the First Friday Assembly. Their young, nimble minds have great capacity for memory work, and their presentation of such long pieces really impressed the audience.

I look forward to putting finishing touches on the play this week and speaking with you at conferences.