By: BHS News Staff
February 25, 2025
As February comes to a close, we know that March will be showtime for the Drama Club’s performance of The Wizard of Oz. This week’s preview revolves around the crew, led by Mr. Kaspar and junior Riley Cummings.
Even though the sets are under construction and moving along well, Mr. Kaspar knows that the next four weeks will be a challenge.
“Getting everything organized in a timely fashion is the hardest. It is difficult because everything has to be organized. We started this project back in December, and we have spent so much time working on it,” he stated.
Time-consuming, absolutely. However, he added that he has tremendous leaders and that everything will come together because of their leadership.
“Something else to know about The Wizard of Oz is that every year, there are always returning crew members, and they are kind of the ‘leaders’. It is nice to see the younger classmen step into that role, too.”
Everything works better when there are dedicated people involved, and Cummings is the glue for this year’s crew. She echoed Mr. Kaspar’s thoughts on the time it takes to build the sets correctly.
“The biggest pieces take the most time. They are more difficult, and they are also very time-consuming. Plus, having everything done by the deadline is already sort of stressful. Another stressful thing is making sure everything is ready, including the cast and crew. Making sure everyone knows their lines and making sure everything is where it is meant to be. We started building in December. At the beginning of the year, we stayed until 4:30, but as it gets closer to go-time, we all stay until 6:00-7:00 in the evening, five days a week,” she explained.
Cummings stated that she loves seeing the hard work pay off and that the time involved is worth it.
The Return of the Eye is excited to see the sets and want to thank all of the crew for their tireless energy and work to get this production up and running.
Aside from the crew’s hard work, there is other news as well.
Did you sign up on Google Classroom for the PBIS Incentive Movie Day? If so, you are in luck. The movie day is tomorrow, so see Mrs. Bader for your time slot and movie selection.
Additionally, this is a reminder to anyone who participated in the Malley’s Chocolate Prom Fundraiser. All money is due to Mrs. Holko by this Friday, February 28.
Finally, the SAT for the junior class is next Wednesday, March 5. Make sure to be here on time with a charged chromebook. A good-to-great SAT score could warrant significant scholarship money for future college. Juniors, do not miss out on this opportunity. Do your best!
Here is the late February/March Schedule:
- February 26: PBIS Movie Day
- February 28: Malley’s Prom Fundraiser Money Due
- March 5: SAT (Junior Class)
- March 6: Parent/Teacher Conferences
- March 7: No School
- March 12: Winter Sports Banquet
- March 13: End of Third Quarter
- March 20-22: Drama Club’s Production of The Wizard of Oz
Have a fantastic final week of February, Brooklyn. Enjoy the “heat” wave.
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