Lookout, Broadway! Here we come!
Skylemar’s first big musical of 2023 was a smash hit… Madagascar!
Drama Director Suzie once again blew us away by getting a production off the ground in 10 days. That includes casting, rehearsing, costuming, set design and choreography. All this while working around the actor’s requirement to shower or their involvement with intercamp games.
Speaking of choreography – this was some of the best we’ve seen on the Skylemar stage. Suzie’s assistant Grace directed these sequences, and each was phenomenal. Grace waved her magic wand and turned regular Skylemar campers into talented dancers!
The part of Alex the Lion was played by Hayes. Marty the Zebra was played by Nolan B, Gloria the Hippo was Ethan V, Melman the Giraffe was Palmer. Jake P (B18), Luke P (B6) and Cooper E (B18) were the zookeepers. Penguins were Sawyer, Eli W, Max P (B14) and Jagger. Mason the zoo animal was played by Keith O. By the way, these guys can sing too!
There were lots of friends who had several small roles, and they had to come on stage at just the right time. That’s not easy to keep track of, and this crew stayed right with it -- Henry M (B2), KJ, Alexander D (B2), Owen B, Levi W, Eli D (B18), plus counselors Ant and D-Man. We love that Suzie’s plays feature those of all ages.
The stage crew was brilliant as well. Many thanks to Mary Beth, Calla and all who helped paint the scenery. George H, Nate and Ryder handled the lighting. The crew who set up each scene included Alex K (B6), Jacob K (B6), Easton, Myles F, Baron, Dash H, Alexander S (B8), Semaj, Turbo, Ethan K (B11), Balty, Asher, Jack M (B15) and Thomas L.
The Skylemar audience is always polite and supportive, and this one was no different. They realize that the performers have worked incredibly hard, and that the brave ones were up on the stage. No matter the size of the part, it’s impressive to be in a Skylemar production. Next week Suzie and Grace will hold auditions for the Second Session show. Wonder what it will be?
