{"id":3015,"date":"2017-01-31T10:59:53","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T15:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/?p=3015"},"modified":"2017-01-31T10:59:53","modified_gmt":"2017-01-31T15:59:53","slug":"bartram-springs-elementary-provides-musical-theatre-opportunities-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/mandarin\/bartram-springs-elementary-provides-musical-theatre-opportunities-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Bartram Springs Elementary provides musical theatre opportunities for students"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Angela Higginbotham<\/em>
\nangela@floridanewsline.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

At Bartram Springs Elementary School, the faculty works tirelessly to inspire students to achieve both personal and academic success. Serving approximately 960 diverse students, the A-rated school is known for academic excellence, dynamic teachers and extracurricular activities. The musical theatre program at Bartram Springs has became a standout opportunity offered for students to shine.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs an Academy of Academic Enrichment, the musical theatre program at Bartram Springs Elementary is the perfect opportunity for our students to learn how to express themselves, demonstrate creativity and showcase their many talents. \u00a0We are very fortunate to have a talented group of teachers at Bartram Springs,\u201d Principal Kim Wright said. <\/span><\/p>\n

Kindergarten teacher Karly Hirst has linked her passion for theatre with her love for teaching students to form an exciting and well-rounded musical theatre program for the school. Originally from Washington, D.C., Hirst started theatre performances at the age of three and grew up involved in middle and high school theatre programs. Three other teachers join Hirst in bringing this program to life at Bartram Springs Elementary.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSeeing the students really grow throughout the process is probably the most rewarding part of it all. The ones that seem shy and then come into auditions and blow us away; it\u2019s amazing to see these kids find their niche,\u201d Hirst said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Disney-themed shows are typically the most popular. \u201cSeussical,\u201d \u201cAnnie Jr.\u201d and the current production of \u201cPeter Pan Jr.\u201d have all been huge successes for participation. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been shocked at the level of interest and support that we\u2019ve received since starting the program,\u201d Hirst said. <\/span><\/p>\n

Finding the resources to grow the program have proved to be the greatest challenge; however, the program continues to thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI love musical theatre because I get to sing and it\u2019s so much fun to be on the stage,\u201d third grader Kate Higginbotham said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kindergarten and first graders practice after school once per week for three months, until the show date in April. Second through fifth graders perform a more involved screenplay and spend time practicing twice a week. A total of 126 students are given the opportunity to perform on stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI get to sing, dance and perform\u2026.some of my favorite things,\u201d third grader Nori Alexander said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The sets are built by parent volunteers. Photography, makeup and costume help is provided by faculty or family volunteers. The Accelerated Art club at Bartram Springs will also be providing help with the set of the \u201cPeter Pan Jr.\u201d performance. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is such a fun thing that we are able to provide for the kids to do at school, and I\u2019m proud to be a part of it,\u201d Hirst said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPeter Pan Jr.\u201d musical theatre performances will be held at the school April 6 \u2013 8, 2017. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy <\/span>Georgia Road Photography<\/span><\/p>\n

Bartram Springs Elementary students rehearse for \u201cAnnie Jr.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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