By: BHS News Staff
March 4, 2025
Welcome back to another action-packed week.
This week, we will be previewing two seniors who will lead the pit for the Drama Club’s production of The Wizard of Oz.
First, Band Director Mr. Sean Sullivan is excited about this year’s musical but explained the challenges in perfecting the music involved.
“The song called ‘Muchkinland Musical Sequence’ is the hardest one to rehearse because it switches directions from slow to fast, and it changes time signatures frequently. It is also a very long song, 11-minutes. Additionally, the most challenging part of combining the pit and crew is making the music feel comfortable and for the cast to sing, so it does not feel like we are walking a tightrope,” stated Sullivan.
One of his favorite aspects about the productions is, “What it is at the beginning versus what is at the end because it definitely makes a difference. It takes a lot of rehearsals to put it all together, and the fact that people end up paying to see everyone’s hard work is a cool feeling,” Sullivan concluded.
So, how do the two senior pit members feel about their final production?
“Matilda was my first musical. I loved the music, and the cast was great. The cool part was that I played two trombones, a bass trombone, and the regular trombone. For this year, I am excited to see the set and see the cast’s performance,” stated Florin Socol.
He said he will always remember the friends he has and the experiences throughout his four years.
Lastly, Isabella Lottig is also excited for this upcoming performance, along with reflecting on her high school career.
“My favorite thing about being in the pit is getting to watch how quickly everything comes together at the end. We have our first on-stage rehearsal (or in-pit rehearsal) about two weeks from opening night every year, and it looks like it is not going to come together. Everything is so disjointed, and it is a mess, but then, it all comes together and turns into an actual musical; it is so fun to be a part of. Sure, it is never perfect, but the growth from the beginning to the end is incredible, and it is my favorite part of being in the pit.”
She also added that she is most excited to see all of the special effects and how they come together with the music this year.
“There are so many little songs that are meant to go with different things going on, not just singing. During the tornado, we will play a song called ‘Cyclone’. I cannot wait to see what the cyclone looks like on stage and how it goes along with the music.”
Mr. Sullivan, Florin, Isabella, and pit members, thank you for your hard work. We cannot wait for this year’s production.
Aside from the tremendous hard work for The Wizard of Oz, there is also some other news that needs to be mentioned.
This is the final reminder for all juniors. The SAT is tomorrow, March 5. Make a checklist, and be sure you are here on time with a charged chromebook. Also, get plenty of sleep tonight. A good SAT score could earn you scholarship money for future college plans. Good luck, class of 2026!
Moving on from testing, this Thursday is Parent-Teacher Conferences. Make sure your parents know their time slot, so they know when to come to meet the teachers.
Here is the upcoming March Schedule:
- March 4: High School Band & Chorus Concert
- 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 week, fellow Hurricanes.
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