Coming Soon, Wizard of Oz

After last semester’s production of Romeo and Juliet, the drama club is preparing for a second play fast approaching- the Wizard of Oz! Mrs. Bump and her team of theater students are hard at work. This time, the lower and upper elementary classrooms will be participating as well, as munchkins and monkeys. Be sure to come watch and support the PGIA drama club! The dates of the performances will be May 10 and 11, which will land on a Friday and Saturday.

Photo Credit to Tams-Witmark

Shakespeare is Alive at VIMSIA

On Friday, April 15, VIMSIA was the location to be at for the annual Vento Shakespeare Workshops and Festival. This event, presented by Pistarkle Theatre, strives to educate, engage and entertain students on the literary works of Shakespeare. With over 130 students from schools around the islands the VIMSIA campus was filled with love, laughter, and dramatic deaths as each group brought their own spin to the Bard’s words.

VIMSIA entered three different acts for the festival – “Taming of the Shrew” performed by the 8th grade; another group consisted of our drama enrichment students under the direction of Ms. Pamela New presenting “King Lear”; and our third was an independent monologue by 10th grader Darby, “Edmund" in King Lear.

Our 8th graders won an award for best supporting ensemble and Darby won an award for her monologue. All our students worked for months to create their presentations and we are so proud of them all!

Spotlight: Darby Performs Shakespeare

As part of her MYP Personal Project, a culminating event in year 10, Darby entertained an enthralled audience Wednesday evening with a Shakespeare performance including pieces from As You Like It, Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, The Tempest, The Taming of the Shrew and Othello.

Kudos, Darby.  Very well done!

“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”

— William Shakespeare

Spotlight: Marcus Norkaitis - Lead for "Rock of Ages"

PGIA senior Marcus Norkaitis and actress & TV2 reporter April Knight in "Rock of Ages"   Photo credit Noelle Olive Photography

Marcus Norkaitis as "Drew" -  Photo Credit Noelle Olive Photography

PGIA Senior Marcus Norkaitis plays the lead role of Drew in Pistarckle Theater's production of "Rock of Ages."  The play is a smash hit and will be adding extra shows to cover audience demands.  Marcus, by far the youngest performer, is a big hit with the fans as he portrays a rock star wannabe trying to win the girl.  Belting out rock classics including "I Wanna Rock" by Dee Snider and "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Mick Jones - Marcus and the entire cast are bringing the audience to their feet.  Congratulations to Marcus, Director Frank Bartalucci, the entire cast and crew and to Pistarckle Theater.  

Bravo!

Karen Gauriloff - Lighting Technician,

Kudos also to PGIA 9th grader Karen Gauriloff, lighting technician for the production.  

Documentary End Session Presents - "The Climb"

This is the culminating project for the Documentary End Session Group, under the mentorship of Mr. Williams.  It is a MUST SEE.  Hysterical.  Kudos all.

Drama End Session Presents "Peter Pan"

Click to view photo slideshow of peter pan, created by karen gauriloff

The Drama End Session put on their performance of Peter Pan on Friday.  This was the first play to be done on our Solar Awning Stage.  It was a great venue!  We had over 200 people attend - there was plenty of space, the concession stand was open and worked well.   I sat in the first row of chairs behind all of the younger children, who decided to sit cross legged front and center.  While up and running about during set changes, they were quick to pop back in their seats when the curtain went up - and seemed mesmerized throughout.

Kudos to Ms. Bump and the cast and crew!