Twelfth Night Eve

One of the longest standing traditions of our fourth grade class is our annual Shakespearean productions.This was started by Karen Murrell, Alleluia Community School's fourth grade teacher for 16 years. She retired in 2008, but left a legacy of Shakespearean actors and actresses across the years.

Kevin (the one in turquoise)
as the "Doctor"
Romeo and Juliet 2006

Ania as Adrian
The Tempest 2008

Some of the plays had to be adapted to fit the demographics of the class. For example, in 2006, there were eight boys and only one girl, so I bet you can guess who got to star as Juliet! All the other roles were masculinized.

Philip as Julius Caesar 2010

Since she retired, Karen continues to come back each year and offer her expertise in these productions, and I am happy to allow her access to my students. This year, as well as last, we have a new director, Amy Parris, with Karen offering to produce the show.

So, as tradition would have it,"Twelfth Night" will be performed tomorrow, and, as with most plays performed by children of this age, it came together at the last minute, after much coaxing, bribing, encouraging, reminding, and nail biting.

So, without further ado, I offer you these scenes from today's dress rehearsal, and beg of thee thy prayers for tomorrow's performance.

Valentine and Maria
let in Sir Toby Belch

Lucia as Maria
Lady Olivia's Chamber Maid

Twins Sebastian and Viola
thought each other dead

Sebastian and Viola
reunited at last

Cast and Curtain Call

Malvolio realizes he's been
the victim of a cruel trick