Big Fish is a magical story of family, love, and adventure that is soon to be told on the One School stage. Since January, elementary through high school students have come together to rehearse their singing, acting and dancing. But like any great production, the show doesn’t just magically appear on opening night—it’s the result of countless hours of teamwork, preparation, and labor.
Mrs Corrie, Director, taught this cast how to act and perform across the stage. This cast has learned how to get into character, project without a microphone, and act with their whole heart, all under the direction of Mrs. Corrie. These lessons have stuck with the cast throughout these months and will help them when on stage. She has helped mesh every pillar into one big and beautiful show.
Ms Kevi, Director of Dance, has spent many months and hours working on the choreography for this production. Bringing along five choreographer assistants, Samantha Laczko, 12th grade, Camryn Campbell, Emma Febres, Gianna Dottore, 11th grade, and Amaya Lewis, 10th grade, to help teach the choreography. Some of the choreographers are also in the production itself. With actors and dancers alike, the show was a production using many pillars to make a must see event.
Behind the scenes, the production team has been busy designing and constructing the stunning set, which transports the audience from the quiet town of Ashton to faraway, fantastical places, such as the Calloway Circus. Big Fish at One School wouldn’t be possible without the support of parents and the tech crew, who have been essential in bringing the set to life. These parents and crew have dedicated countless hours to building and painting key set pieces to bring this story to life. Their hard work has ensured that the set is both visually stunning and functional for the cast.
The music in Big Fish is equally important in setting the tone and pulling the audience into the world of the show. Music Director Mark Lewis has been working hard in and out of rehearsals to teach this cast the ins and outs of the musical numbers. Whether that is a one on one rehearsal to perfect solos, or a full cast rehearsal to tie harmonies together, Mr. Lewis contributed many hours to ensure the musical numbers of the play sound amazing.
In addition to the musical numbers, the production wouldn’t be complete without the costumes. Madelyn Creed, Costume Lead, has designed and selected costumes to match each scene perfectly. Madelyn Creed has worked hard to make sure each costume matches every character in their respective scenes.
With opening night approaching, the cast and crew are eager to see the result of their hard work and dedication. For the scholars involved in this production, Big Fish has been more than just a show—it’s been an opportunity to learn, grow, and become part of something truly magical.
