Schoolhouse Rock LIVE Jr .
In February the Holiday Park Elementary School Drama Club presented Schoolhouse Rock LIVE Jr . in the Oblock Junior High School Auditorium . 44 years after the original series debut on Saturday morning TV , the songs were as fresh and exciting to this generation as they were to ours all those years ago .
This project began with Mrs . Jane Boyle , music teacher at Holiday Park Elementary School . Armed with only the musical leadership and the idea , she approached fellow teachers Mrs . Connie Kelly , 4th grade , and Mrs . Sarah Litz , 3rd grade , to assist with the production in the roles of director and choreographer . From there , the entire school came together to make this production possible . Teachers assisted in various ways , including photographing the cast , creating programs , finding and making costumes and props , building set pieces , coordinating stage crew , publicizing the production , selling tickets and concessions on show nights , and assisting with sound and other technical aspects of the show . This was a team effort in every way imaginable .
The 5th and 6th grade students involved in the production were pros beyond their years . They worked very hard and never complained about the hours of practice after school , even on Fridays ! They even asked if we could practice more . The level of dedication shown by these young people truly inspired everyone involved . The skills they learned during this experience go far beyond the notes sung and the dance steps performed . These students learned the value of hard work ; they learned how to work together and to rely on each other . They learned literacy skills . They were creative and courageous . This experience is one they will remember throughout their lives .
The Holiday Park PTA was an integral part of the success of this production . They funded the materials and license to help the fledgling drama club . They also donated the raffle ticket profits from the fall book fair . Without this monetary support , we would not have been able to get this project off the ground . It is with profound thanks that we acknowledge the Holiday Park PTA . We are also thankful to Mr . Fran Sciullo , principal at Holiday Park Elementary School for his unwavering support of this project as well . We are so fortunate to have a principal so supportive of the arts .
We are already looking forward to next year ! Watch for information announcing the second production of the Holiday Park Elementary School Drama Club in spring of 2018 . Until then , “ Because I knew you , I have been changed for good .” - Elphaba and Glinda , Wicked
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The cast rehearses a scene . lum Borough
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The lead cast : First Row : l-r Maya Nichols , Madison Koehler , Jocelyn Anderson , Emily Bologna , Hannah Terebessy , Jade Turner 2nd Row : l-r Sheridan Russo , Anna Mozelewski , Jacob Schohn , Ollie Freeman , Ian Stecker Not pictured : Colin Celeni
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