MEDIA ADVISORY Sneak Preview: ϱ Summer Musical Rehearsals Underway

Student actors and orchestra members practice for the upcoming show

 

This week, students from 20 ϱ schools are rehearsing for the upcoming districtwide Summer Theatre Series: Disney's “Newsies” and “Shakespeare in Love.”

What: Cast and crew of the 2018 summer musical and black box productions will rehearse with full orchestra and costumes.

When: 9 a.m.–noon Wednesday, July 11, and Thursday, July 12

Where: ϱ ISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Background: This is the third annual districtwide summer musical to be held at the ϱ Performing Arts Center. This summer program allows ϱ students a chance to collaborate, create and excel onstage and behind the scenes. The musical features students from throughout the district as actors, dancers and tech crew, and is directed by a team of ϱ teachers. The experience gives students a hands-on theatre experience from script to stage.

For more information, please contact Kelly Keys at 512-414-0054.