Helen Keller Interview By Lea M.

Lisa Raddassi as Helen Keller

Why did you audition? Just for the fun of it.

Did you think you'd get in? Not really.

Back then, if you got in what part do you think you'd get? I thought I'd get Helen.

What do you think of the show? I think the show is hard because of the physical scenes and all the lines.

What's it like being Helen Keller? Being Helen Keller is a big part for me and sort of strange too because I have never known this person so for me to act her out it's difficult. Also having the main part is a ton of stress because if I mess up everyone will notice!

Are you happy with your part? Yeah, I was happy with my part.

What is the best part of being Helen Keller? Mostly getting to throw things around and get sweets from Madeline (Mrs. Keller) and acting.

What is the hardest part about being Helen Keller? The hardest part is faking the slaps.

What was it like performing on opening night? Opening night everyone was freaking out even me!

Are you ready for closing night? I'm ready for closing night because I need a break from practices.

Are you excited, nervous, or another feeling? I am relieved that it's over.


Are you sad too? Not really, now I have time after school to study more and I can have more activities.

What else do you want your fans to know? Thanks for coming to the performance!

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"Mamma Mia" Review by Julie N.

Hey! I'm Julie N. I went on vacation to NYC over last April Break- yay! I saw the Broadway show “Mamma Mia” and reviewed it by 5 categories; Humor, Dancing, Singing, Acting, and Costumes & Scenery. Enjoy!

• HUMOR
• GRADE: B/B-
• EXPLANATION: Some Jokes were said with the wrong personality, left people slightly confused whether to laugh or not. Although, at least half were delivered wonderfully, and were laugh out loud funny.
• DANCING
• GRADE: A
• EXPLANATION: All dancers were perfectly synchronized with the music and each other, which made the audience want to get up on their feet and move. It was very upbeat and quick.
• SINGING
• GRADE: A-
• EXPLANATION: All actors and actresses were very carefully chosen. The harmonies were wonderful and each dancer and background singer had amazing voices. The lead, playing Sophie, was very talented and could sing without music or backup vocals just as well.
• COSTUMES AND SCENERY
• GRADE B/B+
• EXPLANATION: Most costumes really brought out the character. On the other hand, in one scene, all dancers were wearing flashy clothing while two or three were wearing more country-ish styles, which weren’t part of the story. This didn’t make much sense. The lighting was used very thoughtfully to create mood.
• ACTING
• GRADE A+
• EXPLANATION: Phenomenal acting. Sophie was astounding and put in all of her emotion, as all others did. With one of the leads who played Sky, being an understudy, acted his heart out on stage, as all cast members did. <><>

Movie Reviews by Hannah T.

There are many great new movies out these days. There are several Disney films and others that are huge hits with an audience for kids in middle school and high school. A great Disney film that hit theatres April 10^th was the Hannah Montana Movie starring Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lucas Till, Emily Osment, Jason Earles, and many other familiar actors and actresses. This movie is a wonderful PG rated comedy based on the hit T.V. series, Hannah Montana, where Miley Stewart heads home to Tennessee against her will. She struggles with her double life and now she must choose one, Hannah or Miley. Along the way she finds herself caught in romance, and some very sticky situations. This is a great movie for kids of all ages.

If you like romance, comedy and Zac Efron, then you should see 17 Again. It hit theatres April 17^th and got great reviews. This movie is rated PG-13 and stars Zac Efron, Sterling Knight, Hunter Parrish, Matthew Perry, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Leslie Mann. Matthew Perry plays Mike O’Donnell who is an adult who doesn’t have a very good life, he is divorcing his wife, and his kids (Michelle Trachtenberg and Sterling Knight) don’t trust him. He was a star in high school and wishes he could go back to the glory days, and his wish comes true. Zac Efron then plays Mike O’Donnell as a teen and goes back to high school with the help of his best friend Ned Gold (Thomas Lennon). He helps his kids and himself while becoming closer to his family. 17 Again is a great flick and is very funny.

Animation has gone up and overboard with Monsters vs. Aliens 3D. This movie is about a girl named Susan (voice of Reese Witherspoon) who is hit by a meteorite on her wedding, turned into a giant woman, and then joined with a group of monsters that have been gathered by the government over the years. The group is then rounded up to fight off aliens and save the world from imminent destruction. This animated film features the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, and many more.

A good thriller movie out right now is Knowing. In this action film, a teacher opens up a time capsule that had been dug up at his son’s elementary school. In it are some predictions of bad events-earthquakes, crashes, events where a large amount of people died-some that have already occurred, some that will in the future, which lead him to believe his family plays a role in the events that are about to unfold. It’s a great film directed by Alex Proyas, rated PG-13 starring Nicolas Cage, Chandler Canterbury, Rose Byrne, D.J. Maloney, Lara Robinson, and others. Catch all these great films in theatres now! <><>

Adam Lambert: Best Singer Ever! Article by Emma B.

This year, every single contestant on American Idol has amazing talent. However, one performer in particular seems to stand out from the rest of the bunch. His name is Adam Lambert. Not only does he have an amazing range and an unbelievable falsetto, he has stage presence. Since he has been doing musical theatre almost all of his life, Adam doesn’t just sing the songs, he performs them. He also adds diversity. Some contestants just keep singing the same types of songs, and although that can show artistry, it can be boring as well. On Motown week, Adam did a spectacular performance of “Tracks of my Tears” by Smokey Robinson, which is a very soft and high song and Adam made it even more so. On the other hand, on cinema week, he did a song called “Born to be Wild” which basically explains itself as being a crazy punk-ish song, which fits him very well. Although every contestant on American Idol is fantastic, Adam Lambert certainly has a major chance at winning this competition. <><>