Her Majesty’s Theatre Showcases Performances By Women For Women
Her Majesty’s Theatre’s theme of “Her Story” inspires audience.
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Art was displayed outside during Her Majesty’s Theater, like Sophomore Suhyun Park’s colored pencil drawing.
PHOTO | Clare Kimmis'
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Students’ artwork was shown off to all of the parents and faculty throughout the afternoon.
PHOTO | Ellie Magsamen'
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Music Director Elizabeth Mulkey leads the Grand Choeur in one of their four pieces for the afternoon.
PHOTO | Clare Kimmis'
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Junior Lucy Steyer and sophomore Anna Herbst chat in their down time in between sets.
PHOTO | Clare Kimmis'
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A student’s story, “I sing to be happy”, was featured on the Sion Wall.
PHOTO | Clare Kimmis'
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Students, parents and faculty were invited to “write their story” on the Sion Wall during throughout the afternoon.
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Senior Erin Quinn smiles while writing on the Sion Wall.
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Seniors Katie Buhrmeister, Gracie Snider, Madeline Dercher and Erin Quinn converse with one another during a break.
PHOTO | Catherine Frerker'
Students, parents and faculty members listened to choral, jazz and symphony performances Oct. 15 in the annual Her Majesty’s Theatre. Different pieces of art from AP Art students hung on displays nearby.
Introduced four years ago by Music Director Elizabeth Mulkey, Her Majesty’s Theatre is an annual event that features student music performances and showcases students’ original artwork.
Entitled “Her Story,” this year’s theme showcased art and music all created or composed by women. The theme engaged the audience in how they could tell their story; by writing on the Art Wall, recording it in the Story Booth or partaking in a cakewalk.
“I wanted to base it on the Performing Arts sisterhood theme for the year, which includes music and art by, about and for women,” Mulkey said.
Performances included pieces by the Petit and Grand Choeurs, alumna Dana Mischlich, the Symphony and jazz ensemble “Stormy Weather.” Students involved in Fine Arts gave short speeches about why they do what they do, whether it be singing, playing or creating.
“I sing to give a voice to women and girls who are not allowed to, due to law or religion,” senior Anna Oliphant said. “I am a free woman but not everyone is.”
Ten minute breaks followed each set, allowing everyone to mingle and share their story as the theme encouraged. For the ending piece, the audience was invited to join in a spirited bellow of the school song.
“I liked being able to sing with all my friends,” junior Paige Shankland said. “We’ve worked really hard all quarter for this and it’s great to see it pay off.”