Showtime! April was an exciting
month for the JumpStart program as each school performed a musical for the
first time. All three schools did an excellent job and were rewarded with
enthusiastic applause from audiences packed with families, community members,
staff, and friends.
First up was Holmes Middle
School, performing Annie
JR on April 7 & 8.
Next
came Finneytown
Middle School with Honk!
JR on April 21 & 22.
James
N. Gamble Montessori rounded out the month with Once On This Island JR on April 22 & 23.
The
Educational Theatre Association is so proud of their hard work and
commitment and couldn't be more excited to see them again next year.
The
JumpStart staff members had the chance to talk to some of the students before
their performances, here are some of their thoughts:
The
best part of this play is working together and getting to know one another. Holmes student
You've got to support others. If someone
misses a cue or stumbles on a line, you've got to help them. You don't
want to push down a person, you want to build them back up. Finneytown student
We
all learned that if we commit to something, you have to stay with it or you're
letting everyone down, not just the actors but the audience. Holmes student
I
have known some of these kids since 2nd grade, but others I just met and it was
surprising to find out how much we had in common and how many new friends I
made. Gamble
student
I
learned how to be more humble. I've learned that not everything is about me, I
can still be a part of things and make a big impact and not be the center of
attention. Finneytown
student
JumpStart Theatre
Showcase Invitation
Please
join us on May 18 at 6:00 in the Gallagher Center at Xavier University to
celebrate a successful first year. The Showcase will feature performances from
all three Class I schools, followed by a reception sponsored by a Cincinnati
favorite, Tom
+ Chee. RSVP to Ginny
Butsch by May 9.