Students have a chance to be “Famous for Fifteen” during this year’s Spring Sing production. Rehearsals have begun for club shows and for the auditioned roles for the April show.
One of the professors who plays a critical role in the production is Cindee Stockstill, producer of theatre. Stockstill has worked with the theatre department and the production of Spring Sing for 21 years, giving her experience with a wide variety of Spring Sing themes leading up to this year’s “Famous for Fifteen.”
“Spring Sing 2015 explores the desireforfame and fortune, and the fleeting nature of notoriety,” Stockstill said. “The show will examine the real meaning of beingfamous.Fame matters most when we are honoredformeaningful achievement and service with the glory being given to God.”
Stockstill said she believes every student on stage wants the chance to have his or her 15 minutes of fame and are willing to work hard for it.
There are many different groups that contribute to Spring Sing every year. Apart from the social clubs, one of the important groups of people involved with Spring Sing are the students who are chosen to perform throughout the entire show: the hosts and hostesses, ensemble members, vocalists and jazz band.
Regina member, junior Janna Mix, will perform as an onstage vocalist and with her social club. She said she is excited about the wide range of performances.
“There is going to be a huge spread of music and costumes,” Mix said. “From hippies, to pregnant ladies, to Jedis and spies, throw in some wizards and oompa loompas and you’ve got yourself a ‘Clue’ of what Spring Sing is going to look like.”
Senior Brandtly Wheeler will perform as a member of the ensemble for his fourth year of Spring Sing. Wheeler has participated in various club shows as a friend in the past, but will be taking the stage as an ensemble member for the first time.
“I love being involved with Spring Sing, but what I think always keeps me coming back is the chance to get to meet and really know people who I may not have gotten the chance to know before,” Wheeler said.
Spring Sing is April 2-4 at 7 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on April 4.
