Frankenstein earned a new role at South Hills Middle School on April 14. Portrayed in an hour long play titled "Frank" the title role played partially by Ian Bryant, was illustrated as a frustrated young man attempting to make friends after finding out that he had been "homemade" by his father Dr. Stein.
The play ran for just one evening with two performances. As there are two Theater 2 classes, each class had an opportunity to perform the lead roles as well as the extra roles.
"There are only 16 title roles, so each class used the other to fill in the extra spots," Linda Moon, the drama teacher, said.
Moon has been working with the students since the beginning of the semester in January on the play. Participation was required from each of the students.
"Ms. Moon works wonders with these kids," Janette Milano, South Hills principal, said.
Before each performance, Moon took a small amount of time to speak to the audience about true theater etiquette. "It's not like the movies where you can get up whenever you want," Moon said. She continued by stating that the students had put a lot of effort into the performance and she encouraged everyone to remain in their seats till the end of the performance.
Many of the students were very excited about the performance. There were many girls who ended up playing the male parts in the story. Brianne Allred, who played the role of Lester, was commended by a fellow student for "making a great guy."
"I have a part in everything and it makes it fun," Malone Smith, a Theater 2 student, said.
"The play is a culminating experience of what the students have learned during the semester and worth lots and lots of points toward the student's grade," Moon said to her students before the play started.
The play was well received by the audience and earned a standing ovation by the end of the second performance.
By Alisha Tondro for TheSouth Valley
The play ran for just one evening with two performances. As there are two Theater 2 classes, each class had an opportunity to perform the lead roles as well as the extra roles.
"There are only 16 title roles, so each class used the other to fill in the extra spots," Linda Moon, the drama teacher, said.
Moon has been working with the students since the beginning of the semester in January on the play. Participation was required from each of the students.
"Ms. Moon works wonders with these kids," Janette Milano, South Hills principal, said.
Before each performance, Moon took a small amount of time to speak to the audience about true theater etiquette. "It's not like the movies where you can get up whenever you want," Moon said. She continued by stating that the students had put a lot of effort into the performance and she encouraged everyone to remain in their seats till the end of the performance.
Many of the students were very excited about the performance. There were many girls who ended up playing the male parts in the story. Brianne Allred, who played the role of Lester, was commended by a fellow student for "making a great guy."
"I have a part in everything and it makes it fun," Malone Smith, a Theater 2 student, said.
"The play is a culminating experience of what the students have learned during the semester and worth lots and lots of points toward the student's grade," Moon said to her students before the play started.
The play was well received by the audience and earned a standing ovation by the end of the second performance.
By Alisha Tondro for The
Published in April 2011 in Riverton, Utah
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