JHStheaterarts Mission Statement

The Jenkintown High School Theater Arts Program is dedicated to nurturing and developing the talents of the Jenkintown High School student body and providing a safe and creative environment where the artists can cultivate their craft within a supportive and caring community.

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

THANK YOU!


Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for your energy, time and talents that made this Monday's performance so special.

The entire Jenkintown staff and administration loved the performance.

It really made quite a difference in setting the tone for the week.

I look forward to focusing on our musical and all that is Leonard Bernstein!

By the way, thank you to those who took pictures on my phone.  It is always a fun surprise to see your smiling faces on my cell.  Honestly, I loved it!!

Enjoy your long weekend.

See you very soon.

Lys






Thursday, August 23, 2018

ON THE TOWN

On the Town premiered on Broadway at the Adelphi Theater on December 28, 1944, directed by George Abbott and with choreography by Jerome Robbins. It closed on February 2, 1946, after 462 performances. 

The production starred John Battles (Gabey), Cris Alexander (Chip), Nancy Walker (Hildy), Sono Osato (Ivy), Betty Comden (Claire), and Adolph Green (Ozzie). The musical director was Max Goberman. 

The original production of On the Town was notable for its racially diverse cast and intentional avoidance of racial stereotypes. 

The Japanese-American dancer Sono Osato starred as Ivy; there were six African-Americans in the cast, who were treated as part of the citizenry; and nine months into the run, the African American conductor Everett Lee took over the podium.

Monday, August 13, 2018

"Little Shop of Horrors" Opening number for August 27th 2018



Friends,

We are looking forward to starting our journey with you tomorrow evening.

You will be receiving your scripts and will start learning the music from On The Town. 

You will also learn our first musical number for the performance on August 27th (which is a requirement for all members, if you are in town!!)  The song is the opening from Little Shop of Horrors!

In addition to Little Shop, you will be learning a few selections from Pippin and Young Frankenstein.

We are looking for a few solo performances as well. If you are interested, please reach out to Lys.

Remember, we meet in the choir room.  Wear comfortable shoes to dance in.  Bring water, a pencil and a smile. As you enter the work space, please silence your phones!

We also ask that you look at the rehearsal schedule, MUM order form, and sponsorship form.

We will be talking about all three tomorrow night.

Take Care and many thanks!

The OTT Team!


Tuesday, August 7, 2018

JTA presents the 2018 cast of ON THE TOWN

Congratulations to the cast/crew of 
ON THE TOWN!

There are still multiple featured roles to cast.  Those additional roles (singing, non-singing, dancing, speaking), will be given out during Boot Camp.

We look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Remember to come to the high school choir room ready to rock.

PLEASE, turn off cell phones.  ALL phones will be collected for each practise- starting with Boot Camp.

If your family needs to reach you, they should use my number.

Take Care and thank you for being part of the 2018-19 JTA program.

Lys