Variety Show Casting Off

            Messmer High School’s annual variety show the Show of Shows started off auditions last week with a bang. As one of the audition judges, English Teacher Ms. Elizabeth Flattery expected a lot of talent like poetry, singing, dancing and a lot of fun, and she was not disappointed. Mr. Kris Puddicombe, also a judge and an English teacher, stated, “There was a lot of singing, but we could have had more dancing and acting.” 

Senior Maggie Rosera, who auditioned to bring Spoken Word to the stage, stated, “Poetry is different from Spoken Word. In poetry there is more rhyming, and Spoken Word has a specific message that is trying to be portrayed with more emotions behind the words.”  Maggie will be emoting in this year’s show.

 During the audition process, many students felt nervous and didn’t know how to cope well with performing in front of others. Sophomore Kianna Greene, crew member for last year’s Show of Shows, is transitioning from behind the stage to an on-stage performer. Kianna auditioned playing the drums for the song “Umbrella” with student singers, rappers, and dancers. She says, “Being on stage, others get to see what I have, and being behind the stage you observe others.” Kianna’s group ended up making the cut.

 Sophomore Tajhai Wilson, the only female rapper to try out, stated, “It is an advantage to be the only [girl] because I don’t have to compare myself to other female rappers.”  Tajhai made the list, and will be incomparable in this year’s production.

Some of the other acts chosen for this year include piano solos from Sophomores Michaun Cobb and Freshman Alante Rome, vocal solos from Sophomore Theron Briley and Junior Serina Jones, and a group number from Seniors Chabeli Romero, Jade Hendricks, and Mariah Porter.

Show of Shows Director and Music Teacher Mr. Greg Flattery feels that last year’s show was one to remember. Will we be able to top that? 

Come find out Thursday March 24^th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for students. See you there!