A Drama Free Weekend!

 

The last three weekends have been filled with quite a bit of drama. You are probably saying that is because I live in a house full of girls!  Well, while I do, that is not my message this week. I'll be drama free because for the first time in three weekends our One Act Play team will not be competing. I have had the extreme pleasure to watch our One Act Play team compete and win at the sub-section and sectional rounds and then go on to star at the State Festival. A star is an equivalent of a 1 ^st place performance at the state level. This year there were four stars at state. When you watch a state competition you will see it is really hard to decipher who is 1 ^st and who is 4 ^th. I have learned a lot the past three weekends when it comes to One Act. There is immense preparation, practice, and a high level of suspense involved. You may not know it, but our performers came off the stage hot, sweating, and in some cases although they may not admit it, out of breath. Our crew played an integral part in this as well and there is much pressure on them as well. It is intense!

 

Not being a performer myself, I can honestly say I was extremely nervous watching our students perform. By the time we have achieved the honor of going to the state competition I was no longer nervous, I was confident and knew they were up to the challenge of performing on the big stage at the College of St. Catherine. But, you would have no idea if they were nervous or not. They composed themselves so well and couldn't have represented Loyola in a better light. While I am always hopeful for drama free weekends, being drama free this weekend brings about mixed emotions. I am sad that run came to an end because it was really special to follow our talented cast and crew around, but am extremely excited and proud for them that they ended their season and for some careers on top!  Congratulations to our coaches and cast and crew! Please look at   this link for the official press release.