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Mamma Mia!: The Aftermath
BY NOVEN CAISSON
ARTS EDITOR Mamma Mia!…What an amazing performance put on by our very own CCHS Theatre department! Round of applause to all the students that were up there on stage, and to all the people on Stage Tech who were in control of the lights, sound, and so much more, making this show a real unforgettable one! I had such a great time going to see it and I hope you all did as well! This show has got to be my top favourite show that Corner Canyon has put on the last 4 years I have been at this school. Honestly, what a show to end my High School career with. All the Theatre students did absolutely fantastic and they were all truly amazing. A little from the director’s note of Mamma Mia! shows everyone how proud the director’s are of the Theatre students and how hard they all have worked. The directors wrote that “it has been so much fun to see these amazing Productions Company students give everything they’ve got to learn the seemingly endless lyrics, harmonies, and choreography to bring it to life. We’ve had lots of laughs and some great dance parties, as well as some self-discovery and growth along the way…” This note from the directors really shows everyone how hard these students have worked to learn the many lyrics, moves, and lines that brought this whole experience to life. Of all of the songs and scenes that were in this show, I would have to say that my personal favourite scene of the show would have to have been when the students performed Dancing Queen because I just love that song and the Theatre students did absolutely fantastic. Aside from just this bit in Act I, when the whole Productions Company performed Dancing Queen after the bows at the end of the show, it honestly had me in tears knowing that this show was going to be the last one that I would ever see at Corner Canyon. All of these students did a wonderful job and I am truly going to miss seeing how they can bring so much life into even just the simplest of stories. I love you all and I really hope everyone had a great time going to see this amazing show of Mamma Mia! Great job Theatre students! POSTED 05/13/24 |
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Mamma Mia!
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BY ASHER CANDELL
ENTERTAINMENT II EDITOR Mamma Mia! is one of the most popular jukebox musicals of all time, thanks to the extremely popular movie made in 2008. And this year, Corner Canyon High School’s productions company class is putting on Mamma Mia! for their Spring musical show. With the extreme popularity of this musical, there has been a lot of pressure on the CCHS theater department to make this production the absolute best it can be, but I’m happy to say they’ve succeeded with flying colors. As one of the stage managers and head technicians for the show, I’ve had the pleasure to sit in on many rehearsals after school for this show, and it’s shaping up to be extremely fun. It was amazingly well-cast, with Alyssa Miller as Donna, Leah Revella as Sophie, Beck Thompson as Sam, Jo Rose as Harry, Quinn Sackewitz as Bill, Henry McDowell as Skye, Emma Pond as Rosie, and Autumn Jensen as Tonya. Other minor characters are played by Ethan Lutz, Jordan Bruce, Chloe Scott, Dylann Miller and Alli Ni, and the supporting ensemble includes |
Alheli Poleman, Morgan Garcia, Aubrey Boman, Brynlea Forchuck, Devyn Mitra, Ember Boyles, Emma Howard, Finn McDowell, Hyrum Henstrom, Kaiya Sharp, Katherine Vance, London Bradshaw, Jax Kimball, Rachel Poulton, Lexi Millar and Isaac Nichols (and Lucy Jensen and myself in a small musical number.)
All of these talented and dedicated students have had the time of their lives preparing for this show. Henry McDowell (Skye) said “It’s a fun show. I think having an audience will really push us, and it’ll be fun for us, and fun for them too.” Dylann Miller (Lisa) said “It’s been so much fun, the most fun we’ve ever had in rehearsals. I think it’ll be good.” Everyone involved is just so excited to show off what they’ve been practicing. The show will be performing four times, on May 9th, 10th and 11th at 7 PM, and a special singalong night on May 8th. Tickets are available now on the Corner Canyon website, which can be bought in advance for choice seating or at the door for a higher price. The CCHS theater department hopes to see you there! POSTED 05/07/24 |