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A Wrinkle in Time
Cordelia Painter '24
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The fall theatrical production “A Wrinkle in Time,” by James Sie and based on the classic novel by Madeleine L’Engle, came to the Performing Arts Center in November and was a tremendous success. Hearty congratulations to Mr. Riker and the technical theatre and theatrical performance students, who all worked hard to pull the production together—from learning lines to painting sets.
Through the course of an evening, the audience is transported, along with one of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, played by Jane Garrison ’25. Once again, Meg joins forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe, and more to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, save humanity and find herself. “In the end, we know two things for sure,” said Theatre Director Mr. Cody Riker, “First, love CAN overcome evil, and, second, “there IS such a thing as a tesseract.”
The cast also included Cordelia Painter ’24, Serenity Williams ’22, Reagan Wagstaff ’25, Haley Pierce ’25, Zion Dugan ’22, Shane Reaves ’25, AJ Hawk ’24, and TJ Ryan ’24. Congratulations, cast and crew!
Holiday Concerts
The last full week before Winter Break, the bands and choruses held winter concerts, to the delight of everyone who attended.
On Tuesday night, Middle and Upper School choral director Ms. Brink and Lower School chorus teacher Marinette Gomez hosted a Holiday Choral Concert, featuring Carol of the Bells, When Christmas Comes to Town, Silent Night, and many more favorites. Performances were by the St. Johns Singers, Tenor Bass Quartet, Treble Quartet, Middle School Chorus, Lower School Chorus, and more.
The following Thursday night, Director of Bands Mr. Michael Warren hosted a Swingin’ Holiday featuring the Beginning, Concert, and Symphonic Bands. Kicking off with a mini-doughnut food truck and fun holiday-themed family photo opportunity, the evening continued with great performances from all three bands, including Jingle Bells, African Noel, an energetic rendition of Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! and much more. Both concerts were full of fun and uplifting seasonal music. Congratulations, everyone!
Middle School Fall Play
On December 8, Middle School drama classes treated the audience to a production of The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, by Don Zolidis. In the show, two intrepid narrators, played by Eve Earp ’27 and Alyssa Walker ’26, attempt to recreate all 209 fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm in a 45 minute production. Their task is made even more difficult by ornery actors and their goal of combining the tales into one gigantic fable. Chock full of audience participation and lots of laughs, the show was a big hit. Congratulations to Mr. Riker and the whole cast and crew!
Prism Concert Band Trip
In December, Middle and Upper School band students traveled to Tallahassee for Florida State University’s annual PRISM concert.
Student Band Honors
In November, Director of Bands Mr. Michael Warren was proud to announce several band student accomplishments including: Addison Wagstaff ’26 - auditioned into All-County Honor Band Kennedy Brown ’23 - All-County Honor Band and FSU Honor Band Timmy Jackson ’24 - All-County Honor Band, USF Honor Band, and
All-State Honor Band! Congratulations, Spartans!
L-R Timmy Jackson ’24, Addison Wagstaff ’26, and Kennedy Brown ’23.
