Theatre Terms
The out of view areas to the sides of the acting area. Another name for just off stage.
Wings
Newsies the movie, or Newsies the musical.
Newsies the movie
This 2002 film adaptation of a musical stars Renee Zellweger, and features the Cellblock Tango.
Chicago
This instrument has 6 strings, and is used in nearly every American music genre.
Guitar
These are Farnham and Grigsby's first names.
Emily and James
A light left burning overnight on stage to keep friendly spirits illuminated and unfriendly spirits at bay. Also, it is for safety.
Ghost Light/Tom
Star Wars: A New Hope, or Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: A New Hope
This 1939 movie musical starring Judy Garland is widely considered one of the best movies of all time. According to the Library of Congress, it is the most seen film in movie history.
The Wizard of Oz
This "Bad Guy" singer is the youngest to win the four main Grammy categories, Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year in the same year.
Billie Eilish
Farnham and Grigsby play these musical instruments.
Grigsby-Drums
Farnham-Banjo
To learn the role of another actor so that if necessary one may take their place.
Understudy
MHS production of Annie, or MHS production of Oliver
Oliver
This Broadway star plays Elsa in the Frozen Movies.
Idina Menzel
This folk rock band got famous with hits like "Little Lion Man", "The Cave", and "Roll Away Your Stone".
Mumford and Sons
Both Farnham and Grigsby attended this University.
University of Central Oklahoma
A puppet controlled by strings.
Marionette
American Idiot the musical, or American Idiot the Album
Album
This stop-motion, musical movie tells the extraordinary love story of Jack and Sally.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
This Piano Man's songs were used on the jukebox musical "Movin' Out".
Billy Joel
In this MHS production, Farnham directed and Grigsby played the part of Pa.
The Sand Trap
The auditorium lighting which is commonly faded out when the performance starts.
House Lights
Get'cha Head in the Game, or Stick to the Status Quo
Get'cha Head in the Game
This movie is considered a cult classic, and stars Tim Currey as Dr Frankenfurter.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
This genre of music from Jamaica predates reggae and had a "3rd wave" revival in the 90's.
Ska
Farnham and Grigsby both have animals tattooed on their left arms, identify one animal for each teacher.
Farnham-Owl
Grigsby-Dragon, Foxes, Turtles, Elephant, Lorax, Sneetches