Jenna, Into the Woods

Jenna decided to audition for Snow Canyon High School's play, Into the Woods. None of us are fans of that particular play, but figured that it would give her some experience. Middle Schoolers are allowed to audition, but typically get very small parts, and Jenna was no exception. She was cast in the very minor role of Sleeping Beauty. I think it was difficult being in such a small part after playing the child lead role of Jane Banks in Mary Poppins three years ago. But in spite of all of the work and little stage time, she is still glad that she did it. She made some great friends, especially with Maddox's younger sister, Bria Thompson, who is now a part of her friend group. So that alone made it worth it! She wore Janika's former prom dress for her costume and looked beautiful! Many of her friends came out to support her in the show. She is so lucky to have such amazing friends! 

Jaiden came down for the weekend to watch the show on Friday night. She came early to warm ups to pass out mini martinellis for the cast members (which I guess is an alumni tradition). She also brought roses for each of the seniors! 

Broadway is Back: A Musical Revue

I thoroughly enjoyed the Musical Revue this year! There were 18 songs total and Jaiden was in 11 of them! Here are some photos and videos!!  

"Welcome to the Renaissance" 

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman: "You've Got Possibilities"

Bells are Ringing: "It's a Perfect Relationship" (Emily Williams)

Damn Yankees: "Six Months Out of Every Year"

 

Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better from "Annie Get Your Gun"

(Ali Alverson and Maxwell Petralia)

Miss Saigon: "I Still Believe"

Addams Family: "Just Around the Corner"

Catch Me If You Can: "Jet Set"

 A Bronx Tale: "Out of Your Head"

Thoroughly Modern Millie: "Forget About the Boy"

All Shook Up: "C-mon Everybody"

A Bronx Tale: "The Choices We Make"

Beautiful: "I Feel The Earth Move"

Curtain Call!!

After the show...

Sterling Scholar Awards Night

Tonight was the awards night for the Washington County School District Sterling Scholars. It was held in the Dixie High School Auditorium. All of the Sterling Scholars were given a certificate and a check for $100.00. They will all compete in the Region competition later this month! (Jaiden is the Sterling Scholar for Speech and Drama at Snow Canyon High School!) 

Her portfolio allowed for a five minute video. Here is the video of some of the shows she has been in! 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzzqX4BDS8s)

A Murder Is Announced

Jaiden is currently playing the part of Dora Bunner (Bunny) in her school play, A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie in the Little Theater. She did a great job! It has been fun to see both her vocal and acting skills develop through the years! This is a "straight play," (not a musical), and although she prefers musicals, she has learned a lot from being involved with the straight play, both last year and this year. The students all had convincing accents in the show and played their parts well. Most of the cast members were also in The SpongeBob Musical, and so it was fun to see them all portray a completely different part in this show. The set was very well done and the costumes were fitting for the time period. The play itself was not one of my favorites, but it was still fun to watch. With this show almost over Jaiden can move on to The Musical Revue. She is really looking forward to being in that, and I am happily anticipating watching it! 

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

Jaiden played the part of Sally in her school's play, "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown."  The play was darling and Jaiden was amazing!!  So proud of her!!  Here is a link to her solo:
My New Philosophy

And lots of pictures!!!