Hello everyone! My name is Amanda Russell and I have the privilege of watching Seussical come together so beautifully.
I made the choice, after a year and a half with Characters, to apply for the DITs program. This Director in Training program has been one of the most challenging and educational things I have ever done. It has truly helped me to understand what goes into making a production happen. That said, being the stage manager for Seussical has been my hardest task yet. Not only because I have to refrain from jumping up to dance and sing with everyone but also because of all the work it entails. However, watching this show morph and change into such a touching production is so magical.
Seussical really has some beautiful meaning to it. Dr. Seuss taught us many great lessons growing up and he always did it in the most entertaining way. He was so influential with his style and his messages. He showed us that every person is important, that we are important because of what's inside, that we can imagine any future for ourselves and achieve it if we really try, and so much more. It is just amazing to think about. Don't pass up the opportunity to see such an incredible show!
I began doing theatre in my freshman year of high school. When I finally found Characters in 2011, my junior year, I had found my home. Since then, I've done nine shows, been costume advisor, lights/sound coordinator, "stage manager" for a kids show, and am now actually stage managing a full production. Soon, I will be directing my own one act under Characters. I also cannot wait to get back on the stage myself!
I really see a long future ahead of me with this group because I feel like these people are my family. Well, I know they are. I can honestly say these people are closer to me than most of my own actual family. When you find people who mean so much to you, you can never let them go. The same goes for any dream you may have. A wise woman has told me many times, never give up on your dreams, ever. No matter what. For me, the same goes for the people you consider family. As Dr. Seuss says: "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose."
Please come enjoy this fantastically fun show. And if you've ever wanted to be a part of a huge, fun, amazing production, come audition for something with us! We would love to have you. Come be a part of a crazy, loving family. As for that, the Doctor can help me out here too: "If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is good."
Thank you all for reading! :)
Amanda Russell
Stage Manager- Seussical!
I made the choice, after a year and a half with Characters, to apply for the DITs program. This Director in Training program has been one of the most challenging and educational things I have ever done. It has truly helped me to understand what goes into making a production happen. That said, being the stage manager for Seussical has been my hardest task yet. Not only because I have to refrain from jumping up to dance and sing with everyone but also because of all the work it entails. However, watching this show morph and change into such a touching production is so magical.
Seussical really has some beautiful meaning to it. Dr. Seuss taught us many great lessons growing up and he always did it in the most entertaining way. He was so influential with his style and his messages. He showed us that every person is important, that we are important because of what's inside, that we can imagine any future for ourselves and achieve it if we really try, and so much more. It is just amazing to think about. Don't pass up the opportunity to see such an incredible show!
I began doing theatre in my freshman year of high school. When I finally found Characters in 2011, my junior year, I had found my home. Since then, I've done nine shows, been costume advisor, lights/sound coordinator, "stage manager" for a kids show, and am now actually stage managing a full production. Soon, I will be directing my own one act under Characters. I also cannot wait to get back on the stage myself!
I really see a long future ahead of me with this group because I feel like these people are my family. Well, I know they are. I can honestly say these people are closer to me than most of my own actual family. When you find people who mean so much to you, you can never let them go. The same goes for any dream you may have. A wise woman has told me many times, never give up on your dreams, ever. No matter what. For me, the same goes for the people you consider family. As Dr. Seuss says: "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose."
Please come enjoy this fantastically fun show. And if you've ever wanted to be a part of a huge, fun, amazing production, come audition for something with us! We would love to have you. Come be a part of a crazy, loving family. As for that, the Doctor can help me out here too: "If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is good."
Thank you all for reading! :)
Amanda Russell
Stage Manager- Seussical!
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