It’s become a tradition for me to leave a picture clue that hints at the upcoming play and musical for the new school year. I know it is a tradition now because students keep asking, “When are you going to update the picture in Google Classroom and the website?!” Please imagine this being said in very dramatic tones, as is to be expected from any Drama Club member. Well, it’s not that I haven’t wanted to get the headers updated. It’s simply that I was struggling to find a play!
I’ve known the spring musical since last spring. But, the play was harder to figure out. Our theme this year is classic and realistic. I have loved exploring magic, fantasy, and fairy tales these past two years, but it’s time for a change, a return to some classic Broadway. I needed a play that would complement not only the classic Broadway theme but also the musical’s themes. Also, don’t forget that I want to make people happy, consider our long term Drama Club members, select something that can be done on our stage… I think you get the picture!
I’ve been mulling this over for months but could not figure out the perfect play. Until one day at dinner, I shared my criteria with my family. We threw out suggestions, considered the pros and cons, and still were coming up short when a simple suggestion was given by a particularly brilliant person*, “just look for a play based on the ___________ stories.” Quite frankly, I’m shocked I never considered this idea as it is a series of stories dear to my heart. So, I started to search and search but could not find a play, based on these stories, that lived up to their genius. Until today when somehow I combined the right key words and found a play that I am so very excited to produce!
Not wanting to keep anyone waiting any longer, I spent the afternoon making graphics and posting them on Google Classroom and this website. In case you missed it, here is the image clue
SPAS Drama Club 