Past Shows
Our musical last year, included many younger children.
What is "The Sound of Music?"
"I always thought it was pronounced SUPERFLUOUS"
Billy (Bright Star)
This word, also meaning "large" refers to the primary curtain of a stage.
What is "grand?"
Angry veteran
Captain Von Trapp (The Sound of Music)
What is Les Miserables
Our one act two years ago. Uses minimal set pieces, and actors occupy multiple roles.
What is "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane?"
"I've read the Silmarillion. Twice."
This term, often accompanied by a line, demarcates the stage and the house.
What is "proscenium?"
Whimsical Veteran
Billy Cane (Bright Star)
With musical score by Leonard Bernstein, this classic musical tells the story of Maria and her entanglement in the battle between the Jets and Sharks.
What is "West Side Story?"
This show was our last musical to include an understudy cast.
What is "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown?"
"I'm Brigitta"
Louisa (The Sound of Music)
This common theater phrase used to wish "good luck" refers not to the body part, but what part of the stage?
What is the leg curtain?
Wizard, math
Oliver (Puffs)
This modern musical tells the story of the wives of King Henry.
What is "Six?"
Prior to Bright Star, the last Orono High School production to include student instrumental musicians.
What is "Into the Woods?"
"Who's Anne Berlin?"
Ouiser Boudreaux (Steel Magnolias)
This term refers to a historian within a drama department.
What is a "dramaturg?"
Angry, dog
Ousier Bourdeaux
This show includes such memorable characters as Cougher and Sheldon.
What is "Aluminum Petunias?"
A play prepared several years ago that was never performed.
What is "You Can't Take it With You?"
"Here's the man of the hour?"
Maria (Sound of Music)
This term refers to the type of microphone used in many of our shows. It is worn by actors but does not go over the ear.
What is "lavalier?"
Foreign, suitcase
Mitzi (A Murder is Announced)
This opera, written by Giacomo Puccini is named in honor of a common, winged insect.
What is "Madame Butterfly?"