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By: STO Folarin Oyeleye, Foster High School, Troupe 7961
Hello Hello Hello! Welcome back to another weekly blog thespians. Today we have something special for you. We have taken the time to create our very own buzzfeed quiz! If you click the link below you'll be able to go through a series of questions to see which STO matches you best. Along with a full run down on what that means. Hope you have fun, and make sure to share your results with us in the comments and share the link! https://www.buzzfeed.com/texasthespians/which-2021-2022-texas-sto-are-you-4izxnu33hn?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bfsharecopy Catch you on the flipside, Your 2021 Texas State Thespian Officers
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By: STO Folarin Oyeleye, Foster High School, Troupe 7961
As actors, I’m sure we’ve all had to pantomime at one point. Whether it be because we forgot to bring a prop on or because we never had it to begin with, this type of performance is quite notable. Using only gestures or similar motions the art of pantomime was born. Pantomime was born in Commedia dell’Arte’. It was a type of entertainment in 16th century Italy that focused on using the body and music to tell stories. Soon these stories would begin to take place on stage in the 18th century. Some notable characters include: Harlequin, Scaramouche, and Pantaloon. Their stories were brought to life on London stages, all without speech, but with music. Harlequin was one of the most popular characters at the time. Being portrayed as a cunning merchant who wielded a magic bat, he was certainly quite loved by the public. It was then in 1732 when John Rich ( a famous Harlequin actor) built the Covent Garden Theatre. Even more changes would come about as we entered the 1840’s and the Theatres Act was lifted. This meant that theatres didn’t need a royal patent if they wanted to produce a play with dialogue. This even sparked some of its later popularity towards the end of the century amongst families. With 5 hour long productions opening up on boxing day, this became a form of entertainment that could capture the hearts of citizens on different levels. Pantomime has been a big part of theatre. Stemming from times when words were not available, they innovated and found new ways to keep telling stories. It’s honestly amazing seeing how this style of performance has survived for about 500 years. It’s definitely been fun seeing where it started, and it’s really interesting to see how it’ll continue to evolve. If this blog piqued your interest feel free to do some more research of your own! I’ll even help and provide a link down below. As always, thanks for reading! Best wishes, Your 2021 Texas State Thespian Officers Source: https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-story-of-pantomime#:~:text=Pantomime%20has%20its%20roots%20in,cast%20of%20mischievous%20stock%20characters.&text=Harlequinades%20were%20mimed%20with%20music,pantomime%20for%20around%20100%20years. By: STO Folarin Oyeleye, Foster High School, Troupe 7961
Ahhh, Valentine's day. A day to celebrate and appreciate loved one’s, significant others, and even focus on yourself. Being able to put a smile on someone’s face by giving them chocolate, or even words of affirmation is surely one of the best feelings. So, it’s now your turn to help out by writing some fun letters, poems, or drawing… who knows what! Don’t worry, I’ve got some templates to help you out. Letter: Dear BLANK, I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate you. You’re such an (adjective ending in ing) person, so I thought it only right to tell you. We should buy each other some Texas Thespians merch to spoil ourselves. I just know you’re going to (verb) when you see it! -Sincerely, BLANK Poem: Nothing says I love you more than a good ole poem. How about we try our hands at a haiku? A haiku works as such: Five syllables in the 1st and 3rd line, and 7 syllables in the 2nd. Here’s an example one, feel free to do your own! You are amazing But Dusty is way cooler Duck supremacy Drawing: If you’re feeling a little artsy then you could sketch them something they like, or find funny. However, if you’re looking for something simple, a well drawn heart never hurt anyone. Hope that you have a wonderful valentine’s day. Have fun, eat as much chocolate as you want, and make sure to share your own examples with us in the comments! With lots of love, Your 2021 Texas State Thespian Officers By: STO Marisa Berrones, Midland High School, Troupe 3376  STO Elisa Pedraza Sanchez was a part of Troupe 5872, where she worked as a tech member and as an actress. She served on the 2020 board when the theme was “Come One, Come All”. She is currently a freshman in college! Q: What was it that made you want to run to be an STO? A: Having the opportunity to advocate for the arts Q: What is your favorite memory of being an STO? A: My favorite memory of being an STO was the Soctober meeting, when we finally got to meet each other! Q: What was your favorite musical then? What is it now? A: My favorite musical was Phantom of the Opera, it still is! Q: What did you learn as an STO that you still carry with you? A: I learned teamwork and how to rely on my team members. Q: If you could go back, what would you have done differently in high school? A: I would have taken more AP classes. Q: What would you have done differently in your troupe? A: I would’ve liked to be more involved in social media. Q: What would you have done differently as an STO? A: Nothing. As the 2020 board, we truly did our best to adapt to circumstances. I wish we could’ve had camp or at least another opportunity to say goodbye to everyone in person. Q: If you could send your troupe one message what would it be? A: Thank you for all the love and lessons you have taught me. I miss you already. Would you like to be like Elisa and represent Texas Thespians? Check out how to become an STO here! |
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