Shakespeare Gets Seussified at FAHS

Original art copyright (c) 2011 Jessica Gieringer

Whether you have heard it or not, FAHS students finally have the official declaration of the high school’s 2012 production: The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet.

The Director will once again be Chemistry teacher Matthew Biniek.

“We can always use more people: dancers, singers, musicians, crew, and actors.  We need everyone, and we will take anyone,” Biniek said. “It’s very hard to compare this show to last year’s Cinderella because this is not a musical. After the show, the cast will also be doing a dedication by performing an act or two of Shakespeare’s original Romeo and Juliet because turning a show into a Seussical is easy–iambic pentameter, not so much.”

Participants expect the show to have lots of laughs, which some can compare to the 2010 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

“It seems like there is more enthusiasm this year, so I think it’ll be a success,” junior Sarah Kilgore said.  “Obviously, the show will catch more attention than just a regular performance.”

Others can compare the show to last year’s musical which was also a big hit.

“Seeing how Cinderella went, it’ll be pretty amazing,” junior Emily DeLong said.  “[Dr.] Seuss is funny; it’ll be great!”

“I’m excited–I love the pit! It sounds like the show will be fun because it’s a comedy, a very good choice. I love music, and a comedy with music is a good choice,” science teacher Karen Favata said.

“I think it all depends on the amount of kids. I’ve enjoyed previous years; however, one year was canceled due to lack of students. It’ll be entertaining if there are enough students to make it happen,” said science teacher Todd Dreisbach.

If you are interested in any aspect of the show, stop in to see Mr. Biniek, Ms. Hilbert, or Mrs. Williamson. All help is greatly appreciated.