Winter Musical Wins Over The Cast
Glue Factory and Advanced Drama work together to showcase Mamma Mia
By Isabella Wight
Glue Factory and Advanced Drama work together to showcase Mamma Mia
By Isabella Wight
The iconic musical, Mamma Mia, was chosen to be Pioneer’s winter show with the help of the advanced drama class and the Glue Factory. For this musical the cast is comprised of teachers, alumni, parents and other volunteers. It’s a classic story about growing up and trying to find yourself with the help of family and friends.
The plot centers around Sophie, who lives with her mom Donna and helps run an island hotel in Greece. Sophie doesn’t live with her dad because her mom doesn’t know who he is and she never told the three men she met around the same time about her daughter. With the aid of two old friends, Donna prepares for Sophie’s wedding. But Sophie wants her father to walk her down the aisle, so she forms a plan to invite three men from her mother’s past in hopes of finding him.
Social studies teacher and former Pioneer drama performer Alisabeth Bacon portrays Sophie and was ecstatic to be featured in the musical.
“I was excited. I think this is such an iconic show, everyone knows the music and the movie at least, so it’s really fun,” said Bacon. “Last year I was in the Glue Factory show as well. It’s fun to do it again.”
One of the most memorable things about Mamma Mia is the music. The story was created around a group of songs composed by the band ABBA, a Swedish pop and dance group. ABBA’s contribution of their songs helped increase Mamma Mia’s popularity.
Learning the songs and dances is the most important part for the advanced drama students, who were featured in various numbers throughout the show. Becca Hulme, 12, enjoys the soundtrack and the opportunity this musical provides.
“It’s just really learning all the music and the dances and being able to have fun while I’m on stage in front of an audience. I like the music because it’s so upbeat and fun and for this show particularly, we get to do it with the adults as well. My mom and I get to do it together and it’s just a very unique opportunity,” said Hulme.
Most of the lead characters were played by the adults, while the students made up the ensemble. The advanced drama students have been rehearsing in class since the start of September, while the Glue Factory practiced in the evening. Then they started joint rehearsals by the end of October. The cast was excited for this year’s musical and expected it to do well and help promote the drama department.
The plot centers around Sophie, who lives with her mom Donna and helps run an island hotel in Greece. Sophie doesn’t live with her dad because her mom doesn’t know who he is and she never told the three men she met around the same time about her daughter. With the aid of two old friends, Donna prepares for Sophie’s wedding. But Sophie wants her father to walk her down the aisle, so she forms a plan to invite three men from her mother’s past in hopes of finding him.
Social studies teacher and former Pioneer drama performer Alisabeth Bacon portrays Sophie and was ecstatic to be featured in the musical.
“I was excited. I think this is such an iconic show, everyone knows the music and the movie at least, so it’s really fun,” said Bacon. “Last year I was in the Glue Factory show as well. It’s fun to do it again.”
One of the most memorable things about Mamma Mia is the music. The story was created around a group of songs composed by the band ABBA, a Swedish pop and dance group. ABBA’s contribution of their songs helped increase Mamma Mia’s popularity.
Learning the songs and dances is the most important part for the advanced drama students, who were featured in various numbers throughout the show. Becca Hulme, 12, enjoys the soundtrack and the opportunity this musical provides.
“It’s just really learning all the music and the dances and being able to have fun while I’m on stage in front of an audience. I like the music because it’s so upbeat and fun and for this show particularly, we get to do it with the adults as well. My mom and I get to do it together and it’s just a very unique opportunity,” said Hulme.
Most of the lead characters were played by the adults, while the students made up the ensemble. The advanced drama students have been rehearsing in class since the start of September, while the Glue Factory practiced in the evening. Then they started joint rehearsals by the end of October. The cast was excited for this year’s musical and expected it to do well and help promote the drama department.