PAXON SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES
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UPDATE 2/22/22: The amendment to HB 1557 that would require school principals to disclose a child's sexual orientation to parents within six weeks if they find out a student has come out as other than straight was withdrawn from the bill. The Eagle Talon staff still wishes to express their opinion regarding the possibility of enacting such legislation. The “Don’t Say Gay” bill, an attempt to marginalize LGBTQ+ individuals, is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2022, in the state of Florida. The hateful and bigoted bill, if enacted, prevents teachers from speaking on topics revolving around sexual orientation and gender identity in school, and we question where the fear of these discussions comes from. When has speaking about the queer experience ever “turned” someone gay? When has learning about queer history ever harmed someone? Why do people have to be so hateful towards others who are just trying to pursue happiness in their own life, a constitutional right we are all promised as American citizens? To begin, Senate Bill 1834 and House Bill 1557 are the official names for what opponents call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The bills essentially state that parents should have control over what their children are learning about in school and prevent schools from withholding information about students’ sexualities and gender identities from their
families. This is problematic in many ways, as schools would then be forced to divulge private information about students’ identities to avoid being sued. Being outed by a faculty member could endanger so many students, as their families may abuse them, send them to conversion therapy, or even worse. These reactions may seem extreme to outsiders, but they are very real for many people from the community and are a reason queer kids and
teens don’t get to be themselves until they are no longer under their parents’ roofs, something we do not believe the Florida Senate is taking into consideration. The Trevor Project, an LGBTQ+ youth crisis intervention and suicide prevention organization, conducts a national survey on LGBTQ+ youth mental health and in 2020, it was found that 40% of the young queer community had seriously contemplated suicide. These statistics demonstrate just how much young children and teenagers struggle with their sexualities and/or gender identities. Being dropped by friends, losing relationships with family members, being bullied and har-
assed, and more are all reasons that queer youth feel they are not important or wanted, and these experiences drive these young children and teenagers to take their own lives. Just imagine how much these statistics could rise if the “Don’t Say Gay” bill is enacted, and these same kids are being outed to their friends and family before they are ready or in a safe environment to do so. Parents in support of the bill’s passing claim they want to ensure the safety of their children, but these are the same people that will endanger their kids if they find out they aren’t straight, identify differently than their birth gender, etc., so are they really trying to make sure their children are safe or are they just trying to know so they can attempt to “fix” their child, making them who they want their child to be? The hopes of many in the community and its allies are that Florida legislators will recognize that this bill is discriminatory, unfair, and extremely unsafe for the students involved. The LGBTQ+ community has fought for their rights for centuries, and this fight will not stop until everyone everywhere has the freedom to love who they love and be who they are. This bill is just one roadblock in the way of every person getting to truly express themselves and feel safe in doing so.
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Students Protest ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill In the state of Florida, the Parental Rights in Education bill, or more infamously known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, has been receiving a lot of heat recently, with multiple leads of misinformation fueling both sides of the debate. The release of this bill has led to protests organized by LGBTQ+ youth, including school walkouts. Organized by a few underclassmen, Paxon had a walkout of its own on March 30 at the school's football field during the entirety of the third period. Nearly 70 students participated in the walkout, even getting the attention of local news. Although, a few of the students did believe things could’ve gone better. “The point of a protest isn't just to protest, it's to educate,” junior Brooklyn Russell said. “It was unorganized in the aspect of it was just screaming chants. Someone should've gotten up to speak about our reason to protest and what that bill was.” The local news did interview some of the organizers of the protest, but their choice of wording was vague enough to lead commenters to claim that no one read the bill and students should just “go back to class”. Although heavily implied throughout, the bill never directly says “don’t say gay”. It discusses new restrictions upon the schools of Florida with what many argue are homophobic undertones. “When you talk to people that don’t respect you, you can’t be vague, or they’ll think you don’t know what you're talking about and will try to find holes in your argument,” Russell added. After the walkout, local news posted the story on social media. Comments on the post were flooded by supporters of the bill, claiming that the younger generation is blind and unaware of what the bill is really for. Many of the students went to the post to argue and explain their perspective on the bill to no avail. The debates surrounding the controversial bill are not ending anytime soon, and the students of Florida opposing the bill don’t plan on having their voices silenced. MJ ABINUMAN
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NEWS As the field of science continues to progress, a new generation of young bright minds is taking the science world by storm. One of these exceptional students is Kristi Biswas, a junior IB student who has competed for multiple years in the science fair with her research on various medical conditions, even winning at the state level at the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida in 2021. She gained interest in these projects in the sixth grade, watching her older brother compete in the science fair himself. “I would go to my brother’s competitions and award ceremonies, and it was so cool seeing all of the projects that were there,” Biswas said. “I was so amazed that kind of research could be done in high school, and it inspired me to do research on diseases that I had personal connections to.” Biswas is known for her research on diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and now
Alzheimer’s disease, but what most do not Society, Science National Honor Society, Goldknow is the reason she chooses these specific en Eagle Ambassadors, and the Science Fair conditions to focus on. Club inside of school,” Biswas stated. “Outside of school, I am involved in the teen advisory “Every year I always look further into a disboard here at the Southeast branch public ease that one of my family members have,” library, Northeast Florida Stemillions, which is Biswas said. “I did type 2 diabetes freshman an organization I use to help inspire kids to year because my mom has it, I did Parkinson’s pursue a career in STEM, and an active volunlast year as I know a close family friend with it, teer at the Jax Humane Society.”
have been studying different diseases every year for each of my projects so that when I get to college, I know which disease interested me most and which one I would like to focus on more in the future.” MALENA EDU
Even as busy as she already is, she plans to get even more involved next year, as well as create her next science fair project. “I am really excited for next year’s project, and this year I dedicated my Alzheimer’s disand I plan to look into ALS at the Petrucelli Lab ease research to my grandma.” at Mayo Clinic,” Biswas said. This very meaningful and extensive reThe future is clearly very bright for Biswas, search took dedication, with Biswas spending and time can only tell where she will go in the nine months in total researching and putting upcoming years. What is known for sure, together her project. However, the science fair though, is that she is not stopping her involveis not the only thing Biswas has on her plate, ment in STEM after her last year of science fair. as she is an incredibly well-rounded indi“I am currently interested in being a genetividual. cist to study the pathology of different diseases “I am currently in the National Honor or becoming a radiologist,” Biswas explained. “I “I will keep teaching my classes, learning, growing, and doing the best that I can,” Elliot stated. “And then in November I will go to Boston to compete with four other teachers at the national level for the title of World Language Teacher of the Year of the United States.” This means that students may get a language education from a nationally recognized teacher. Elliot will now advance to a national competition sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language. She is one of five teachers who will compete to be awarded the title of “ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year” and selected as the National Spokesperson for Language Learning in 2023. Claudia Elliot was awarded the 2022 SCOLT Teacher of the ¡Buena suerte Sra. Elliot! Year after the SCOLT Awards Committee held virtual interviews on March 31. The Southern Conference on Language SERGIO KNOWLES and Teaching is a professional organization whose mission is to promote universal World Language education. Elliot was given this title “based on her excellence in teaching, her strong contributions to world languages, her letters of recommendation, and her interview,” according to SCOLT. Elliot recognized this title as a wonderful opportunity to uphold what she believes about the nature of language. “Languages are the vehicle that will allow our young people to discover the richness of other cultures while learning more about themselves,” Elliot stated to SCOLT. “Our language classes are the perfect space to create mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors where students can see themselves and others in our classes.” Elliot described what steps she will now take. The competition will continue to the national level.
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All eyes were fixed on him as he waited behind the signing table decorated in Golden Eagles regalia. The bright lights beamed down on the glossy gym floor, while he smiled nervously and looked around as students and staff poured in. For senior Nicholas Bell, his whole life had been leading up to this moment. On Dec. 15, Senior Nicholas Bell signed a national letter of intent for a Division I football scholarship to the United States Naval Academy. Bell is the first Division I signee for football in over twelve years for the school. Students, parents, teammates, and former coaches all gathered to celebrate his accomplishment and witness the signing. But the road to success for Bell was not paved with
gold. It was paved with navy and gold, requiring hard work and dedication to his academics and to the sport he loves. “Getting to watch you go from undersized skinny freshman to a grown man has been a blessing,” Coach Steve Brown stated. Bell knew he wanted to play college ball the moment he stepped on campus. He was going to summer lifts as a freshman, playing 7 on 7 with the seniors, and learning the playbook before anyone else. Throughout his high school football career, he was always working hard. He was a true “first one in, last one out” type of football player. Not only for himself but for the team, encouraging and motivating other players. His leadership was as valuable to the team as his on-the-field ability. This became especially evident when he took on a coaching role after a season-ending injury during the 2021 season. Bell’s accomplishments on the field are only paralleled by his accomplishments in the class-
room. He will be graduating with a cumulative weighted 4.5 GPA, an uncommon characteristic for most student-athletes. “Nick […] epitomizes a Paxon studentathlete,” Brown added. Coach Brown also pointed out that Bell’s next steps beyond high school would require some other possibly less anticipated adjustments. The United States Naval Academy is in Annapolis, Maryland, a far cry from the sunny, hot weather typical of Jacksonville. “One thing you need to get used to: the cold. Snowballs,” Brown joked. Principal Royce Turner also gave a speech congratulating Bell on his accomplishments while also honoring those who guided him on his journey. “Thank you to mom and dad for raising such a fine young man,” Dr. Turner stated. Turner also pointed out the rarity of such an accomplishment. “1.49% of all students in the country get to do this,” Turner added. After the ceremony, Bell took the opportunity to recognize the current and former coaches who fostered his growth and develop-
ment in both academics and athletics. “Thank you for all the life lessons you’ve taught me up until this point and for believing in me to make this possible.” LOGAN HOLMAN
Many times athletes can’t keep up with the expectations that come with being a studentathlete. “It was definitely a challenging experience for me,” ex-baseball player Adam Lawson said. “In the end it came down to being able to find time to study, which was hard while having practice Being a student at a rigorous school is already on a daily basis.” hard, but finding the balance between sports and Coaches, however, believe that the pressure school can be an even harder challenge. Students who participate in sports are required to not only put on these student-athletes is necessary, not only to prepare them for the next level of sports, maintain academic excellence but also must but also for college workloads. shoulder the weight of advanced classes and sports as well. Student-athletes are required to maintain a C average in all classes and must stay above a 2.0 GPA to be eligible for sports. Being able to manage eight rigorous classes while also playing sports for one of the best high schools requires more than just determination. Many skills such as time management, patience, and critical thinking are essential for these athletes to succeed in finding the balance between school and sports. “I considered it a constant battle of trying to find a way to balance everything within my schedule,” JV basketball player Jameon Williams said. “Once I was able to find out how to stay on top of work while also managing time for sports, I was set.”
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“What’s the point of being a good athlete if you don’t have a good education,” gym coach Carver stated. “I’ve seen too many athletes who had the talent needed to take them to the next level, but lack the fundamental education needed to succeed at that level.” Being a student-athlete is not for the undetermined, but the payoff that comes with being a star athlete in the game, and a successful student in school is worth it. “Being a student-athlete has its challenges, but it’s very rewarding in the long run,” said track athlete Isaiah Watts. “Knowing that if sports doesn’t work out, I could always rely on my grades to help me find the college I want.” TIJAY GREENE
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OPINION Last month marked the 35th celebration of Women’s History Month in the United States since 1987. Every year, March was designated to commemorate and encourage the study and observance of pivotal women in American history. On Jan. 25, 2022, Disneyland Paris promulgated the debut of Minnie Mouse's fashionista navy blue pantsuit with black polka dots, matching pumps, and signature bow as a tribute. However, by Jan. 26, the look generated uproar on media as some shared criticism and others shared admiration. Some argued Minnie's change of clothing was a projection of society's misogynistic ideals of women needing to eliminate femininity to be perceived as powerful, while others commented how they think "it looks good on her,'' and how everyone should "just leave her be and let her be allowed, proud, and free to wear what she wants to wear”. However, amidst all the varying opinions, I believe we all can agree that Minnie Mouse's pantsuit is a symbol of progression in women's rights and the breakage of gender norms. On Monday, May 28, 1923, the U.S Attorney General announced it was legal for women to wear pants. Before this crucial landmark was a time characterized by prominent women activists being arrested for wearing "male garments". Minnie's pants symbolize the arduous flight women in history had to go through to legally wear trousers. It also illustrates the further progression to make women and men equivalent in status.
fitting trousers, made to relieve women from the restrictive popular dress that was often harmful to one's health, as the bloomer offered an unconfining option. In the early 1850s, it became an emblem of women's rights as staple figures of the women's suffragist movement like Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, and Susan B. Anthony wore them everywhere spreading their progressive thoughts. Due to these renowned figures, bloomers eventually became known as freedom dresses. Therefore, it makes sense Disneyland Paris wants to pay homage to WHM for using trousers as it was a significant symbol in the women's suffrage movement. Even more shockingly, it was not until 2013 that Paris, France legalized women to wear pants, yielding yet another reason why stylist Stella McCartney chose the pantsuit over her red dress. Additionally, although Minnie's red and white polka -dotted dress is iconic, confining Minnie to only dresses sends a restrictive message to young viewers that women must dress femininely to be accepted and heard by society. Just last year, Charter Day School, a K-8 public charter in Leland, North Carolina, claimed that their enforcement of girls wearing skirts promoted "chivalry" and "traditional values". However, students from the school say they felt the exact opposite of safe and cherished as girls commented how they were shamed if their skirt was too short, or uncomfortable when being corrected by teachers to sit in a ladylike position. Galen Sherwin, senior staff at the ACLU Women's Rights Project, even points out how these enforcements reinforce "binary sex categories, harming students who are transgender, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming." Thus, For instance, in 1849, Amelia Bloom- illustrating how Minnie's pantsuit breaks er popularized bloomers, women's loose- gender norms while acting as a symbol for
As students and teens, we should be checking in on our friends and family regularly. Meaningful connections and conversations make an enormous difference to someone’s mental health, but they are often overlooked. It is incredibly sad when a teen in middle or
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women's rights. However, some Twitter commenters criticize such breaking of gender norms as someone exclaims, "Wait until Cinderella’s wish is to transition!" and "Will [Minnie] get a bobbed haircut and a handgun?" Undoubtedly, Minnie's outfit honors WHM. Minnie wearing a pantsuit and being perceived as masculine may be hilarious, but it goes deeper, as the act of her wearing trousers symbolize the onerous fight women activists took to make women and men equate to each other politically and socially, while also breaking gender norms. As Kimberly ChrismanCampbell, a fashion historian and writer for the Washington Post said, "Women no longer need to wear the pants to wield power or dress like men to compete with them. Pants are an option, but they are not the only option. Maybe it’s not Minnie’s wardrobe that the conservative media is worried about, but the possibility that, if Minnie can wear pants, nothing is stopping Mickey from donning a dress." - KAITLYN MURRAY
be a strong leader and wear a dress. I do not think we should keep upholding this idea that you cannot be feminine and powerful. It is implying that being female and traditionally feminine somehow makes you weak, which does the opposite of the message being sent. We have media that proves this idea already. Consider the movie “Legally Blonde”. In that movie, Elle, a traditionally feminine girl who loves pink and fashion gets broken up with because her boyfriend believes she is too girly and not serious enough. She then pursues becoming a lawyer and changing her values, before realizing in the end that she can be feminine and serious, that they are not interchangeable, and she does not need her ex’s opinion to prove that. That movie sends a clear message about female empowerment: you can be “girly” and still do remarkable things. The Minnie Mouse design attempts to uplift women, but it undoes the progress done by other media like “Legally Blonde”. The Minnie Mouse design was unnecessary because you do not need to eliminate femininity to make women seem more powerful, but it was also a bad design choice. Minnie Mouse’s color palette is iconic, and the blue and black palette is just... jarring and unfamiliar. I understand some people want to be positive about it because it genuinely makes them feel better, which is great, but it indicates some bigger issues about how society views women and their traditional gender expression that we need to address and deconstruct. Empowering women with 2D pantsuits is fine and all, but no real progress is done if there are still deep-rooted misogynistic ideas that influenced that change in the first place.
When debating Minnie Mouse wearing a pantsuit, we need to get rid of the idea that femininity means you are not powerful. The artists replaced her iconic red and white dress with a blue and black pantsuit in the name of female empowerment. It is ugly, and... frankly, unneeded. I am glad some people think it is a symbol of female empowerment and progression, but couldn’t they have at least kept the iconic red and white? I am a girl, and I think you can MAKAYLA BLANTON high school is thinking of ending their lives or hurting themselves because of the enormous amount of pressure put on them by their parents, teachers, social media, and peers. Nowadays, especially with COVID-19, it’s easy to become consumed in your thoughts. We want interactions with people and can often try to find that in the wrong areas and from the wrong people. Some of our friends are getting verbally abused by family and people who are supposed to support them, without ever saying a word. Although they may not mean it in a bad way, words do have a monumental impact on our thought process. My friends have confided in me that they have experienced hardships I would never have imagined. They have said things that have left me in awe and really opened my eyes. Yes, we all have difficulties in our lives and do not have the time to have a two-hour talk with our friends every day. However, we must make it a priority to talk to someone we care about, even if it is about our day for five minutes. Ask each other how things are going and how each
other is doing, and do not settle for just “I’m doing good” or “I’m hanging in there” because it is always much deeper. Some of our friends cannot confide in their parents easily or try to ask for help without their parents putting them down or making it seem as if what they are going through is not a big deal. This is what comes with being a friend because no one wants to see their friend going through such a rough time, and no one wants to imagine or go through losing a friend because of their mental health. The truth is not always pretty, however, and if their family will not support them and listen, then be the ear that they need, be the support system to uplift them up, and be the thing that helps keep them going. GABRIELLE JOHNSON
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“Tick, Tick... Boom!” is a movie released in Nov. 2021 based on the autobiographical musical detailing the life of Jonathan Larson, the creator of “Rent” and a famous name in the theatre world, as he struggles through the early 90’s to become a successful composer and deal with the problems arising within his genuine relationships. Larson tries to compromise for his girlfriend and keep up with his best friends, some of whom have AIDS. This movie is widely praised, and for a good reason—it's not only one of the best movies to come out recently but also in general. The phenomenal performances given by actors such as Andrew Garfield and Robin de Jésus are enhanced by the incredible direction and story writing, resulting in an astonishing movie musical and tribute to one of the most beloved writers in theatre. Although Andrew Garfield is known for his “Spiderman” movies, he was the best choice to play Larson. Looking past the physical similarities, Garfield has an incredible dedication to the role, mimicking exactly how Larson moves, The lights go down. Spotlights up. The stage is set. An actress is sitting in the front of the stage. Music swells through the auditorium. The music comes to a halting stop with a single word, Fire. “Firebringer” is the story of…as guessed… fire. “It’s basically the discovery of humans finding fire and everything that goes along with that. As most of us know, humans can’t be given anything nice because we will probably destroy stuff. It’s the story of people. How did we get here? You are going to be surprised because it’s not the way most people think. We got fire!” director Ms. Kissling said.
Accompanied by the rest of the tribe, Zazzalil goes on a journey to discover herself and bring the world one of its most important tools. While discovering the meaning
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even in the subtlest ways. He spent months learning to sing specifically for the position in order to do justice to Larson's songs. He perfectly blended into the story, existing naturally as if he indeed were a 29-year-old struggling artist living in New York. The movie is structured to include scenes meant to replicate Larson's real-life performances onstage, separate from the story he's telling, and Garfield can make it seem as if you are watching Larson himself. Beyond attention to character, Garfield gave a perfect emotional performance during songs like "30/90" and "Why", expressing the frustration that comes with getting older and having no accomplishments or the pain that comes with knowing a loved one is suffering and there's nothing you can do. The movie was directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is better recognized for writing and starring in musicals like “Hamilton” and “In the Heights”, as well as for writing the music for Disney movies such as “Moana” and “Encanto”. However, “Tick, Tick... Boom!” gives Miranda the chance to flex his directing muscles, and we'll say they rip through the sleeves. Miranda takes the movie in an unexpected direction, giving his scenes a perfect atmosphere and incredibly detailed sets. For example, in the song "Boho Days", Miranda plants shots in the middle of the action and draws them out to create the feeling of actually being among energetic friends at a party. Also, in the set of Larson's apartment are specific details that only add to the
of family and experiencing bonds that change, this comedic musical captivates audiences until the final standing ovation. The original musical was set for 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 virus, the director had to reschedule the production. Many of the current actors were part of the original cast from two years ago. “I had seen the sophomores turn into juniors, and now seniors, and they haven't put on a musical,” Kissling said. “They were all excited when they were told we were putting one on this year.” The students feel more confident about acting this year as they have had time to find their acting style and get better at acting overall. Lead actress Lorelai Kissling said she was disappointed by the rescheduling, but it helped her fully come into her role. “When I first started ‘Firebringer’ in 2020, I was 14 and now I’m 17 and have a lot more theatre experience,” Lorelai said. “I feel that now that I’m older the character is becoming more refined and thought out.” The first, and probably the most important, role in this musical is the director, Ms. Kissling. She oversees casting, actors, puppeteers, and techs. Her cast includes a dance
movie's realism, such as the sagging bookshelf taken from photos of his actual room. In "No More", Miranda switches between long, flowing shots to accentuate the light, floating feeling of the music and choreography, and rapid, moving shots to build the high, occasionally chaotic energy of the song. The way he handles "Therapy" by cutting between the music being performed on stage and the argument that inspired it between Larson and his girlfriend requires an entire essay in itself, as well as the wide-open shots in "Sunday". It was also an incredible idea to structure the story so it's regularly switching between clips of Larson's recreated onstage performances and the actual story of his life. It makes the movie feel incredibly personal while also providing a way to advance its events and explain the songs naturally. It reminds us that Larson is not just a character, but a real person who is sharing his story through “Tick, Tick... Boom!”. The contrast between the "future" Larson and past Larson also makes the storyline's progression satisfying because it reveals what will ultimately result from what we see in the narrative parts of the movie. There is never a time where the movie moves too fast or too slow; it is accurate for how musicals are made, showing Larson's frustration and work progress. It doesn't simply go from an idea straight to the stage— it requires effort and refinement, all of which is shown in “Tick, Tick... Boom!”. None of Larson's efforts go unnoticed. The gradual
captain, vocal coach, around 13 actors, and a tech crew. Many people in the cast have dual jobs. Dance captain Skylar Sculley is also the choreographer, and she performs in the production. “I have been dancing since I was 3 years old. Growing up my second home was onstage,” Sculley said. Lorelai Kissling, one of the stage managers, is also acting in the lead role. “Being a stage manager has changed my view a lot as an actor,” Lorelai said. “Sometimes when you’re just an actor it doesn’t feel like the technical parts are hard but when you’re actually doing the work you realize how important it is.” During rehearsals, the techs are busy making props, scenery, and costumes. The actors have a schedule to keep so that they can work on what needs to be
breakdown of Larson and his girlfriend's relationship does not happen overnight; it is palpable to the audience and realistic without being dragged out. Overall, the movie is a beautiful tribute to a hardworking theatre composer and his story. It's only a shame that he can't be alive to see it, just as he wasn't alive to see “Rent”. “Tick, Tick... Boom!” combines Larson at a premiere of “Rent”. excellent acting, directing, storytelling, songs, and choreography to create a fantastic movie that everyone should see. “Tick, Tick... Boom!” If you like “Tick, Tick... Boom!” you might also like “A Chorus Line”, another musical that explores the theatre world and the personal stories of the people within it. - MAKAYLA BLANTON
cleaned up. They always stretch before acting to prevent injuries, which is led by the dance captain. They then start working on scenes and songs and refine the rough edges. All the actors must memorize lines, staging, blocking (movements onstage that are not dances), choreography, and singing the songs. “It’s hilarious, it is a show that has highlevel brainy humor, as well as gross humor, so it’s got a little bit of everything for everyone. It’s not all funny. It’s not all sad. It has a lot of really cool characters that will come out on stage,” Kissling said. The musical premiers on April 28, with additional performances on April 29 - 30. DANIELLA WISE
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