Chadron High Students 'Act Out' on Theater Day

CHS students take part in improvisational activities in the Black Box Theater at CSC during the annual Theater Day workshop.

A few students tackled some choreography from the CSC musical Big River during theater day at the college.

 
    On Thursday, October 2nd, 2014, students involved in One Acts or enrolled in Mrs. Jill Paopao's performing arts class had the opportunity to visit Memorial Hall and work with college students majoring in theater. Different types of 'workshops' were offered to the students, and each one focused on a different element of theater. Hand-to-hand combat, audition tips, choreography, and tech information were some of the activities available to participate in.

     Theater Day ran from 8:00 in the morning to around 2:45 in the afternoon. Two workshops were offered during the morning, since not all students could stay for the entire day. After the workshops, students were dismissed for lunch, then met back at Memorial Hall afterwards to see the college students perform Big River.

      "Theater Day is a wonderful opportunity for students to practice the craft of acting and work with college students who are going to make acting their profession," said Mrs. Paopao.

     Nearby schools are also invited to participate in Theater Day, like Alliance and Hemingford. Some South Dakota schools attended the event, as well.

     "Theater Day was a really interesting experience; it's cool to be able to work with and learn from people who are serious about acting," said sophomore Cassie Sloan. "I'm really glad that I went to Theater Day, because it's not something that everyone can be a part of."