Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies - Excalibur Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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N I Z A T Choir and stagecrew are organizations that deal with the performing arts. Each organization contributes individually and colaboratively. Choir performs on stage and stagecrew takes care of what goes on backstage. The Chorus Line The 89-90 elementary, junior high and senior high school choirs have experienced a ren- ovation in their members and their activities. Under the direction of Diane Honda the senior choir has par- ticipated in such events as a high school choir festival and choreography workshop direct- ed by the renowned choreo- grapher and composer John Ja- cobson, at El Camino Real High School, and performed for service organizations under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club, and Hawthorne Bank. The workshop was inspira- tional, it gave the choir mem- bers a sense of purpose and uni- ty. John Jacobson was an exam- ple of how people should try their best in whatever they do. It might seem a cliche, but this workshop and festival and the performances at the Reseda nursing home and the St. James Presbyterian Church gave us a means of communication with people, more than words could express Sandra Nova, senior, said. The Junior and Elementary choirs also participated in festi- vals and visited along with the Senior Choir the Hollywood Bowl museum. Elected officers were Simone Myara, president, David Lin; Vice President, Sandra Nova; Secretary, and Bell Liwanag; Treasurer. Choir is a means by which everyone can appreciate and re- spect music. It offers the kids an opportunity to experience and explore music that they would not normally not be exposed to, or come in contact with, Si- mone Myara, senior, said. While the stage is busy with the actor ' s lines and the singer ' s tunes the stage crew works be- hind the scenes to keep the sound system, light cues, props, and stage backgrounds in place to enhance and support the per- formances. We make sure the sets are painted and sturdy, that the mi- crophones are set up correctly, that the light cues are also set, and that the actors are out on stage on time. Aaron Freed- kin, stage manager, said. bv Sandra Nova and Lea Javas Stagecrew —front row flefl to right} Joseph Brooks. Juan Paves. Karwon Villery. Leah Ellsworth. Carlo Ell.m ' orth. Wendy Hernandez. Caroline .Alexander. .4ida Nova. Michelle Rhoden. back row — Mr Schaeffer. Chad Johnson. Lynette Griffin. Kevin Bailey. Brian Quon. Sieve Olson. James Branom, Scot Nelson. Da ' von Robinson. Richard Cunningham. Tyrone Cooley Zappety. zap, zap . . . Brian, are you okay, Brian? — Working with high voltage equipment, stagecrew members must approach their work with much tenacity. But there ' s no need to worry with Brian Quon and Logan Ray working the lights. Choir and Stagecrew Organizations

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Choreography — is a key element to the Knightingales. senior choir, performances. Many choir students attend workshops just so they can learn the right moves. Simone Myara and Michelle de Farra attended the John Jacobson workshop which was hosted hy El Camino high school. Senior Choir — front row, (left to right) Elise Silverstein, Ann Thomas, Avani Shah. Tavis Larkham, Ronnie Yakerson, Anthony Law, Sandra Nova back row — Vickie Rzenrkowski, Karen Lee, Om Reeder, Neil Janis. David Lin, Juan Martinez, Simone Myara, Michelle de Fara, Jennifer Satzman, Alejandro Lombardo Junior Choir — front row (left to right) Anita Paintey, Karen Green, Richard Kabbe, Amy Crawford back row — Abby Aaronson, Monique Davidson, Lourdes Cuyun. Julia Azar, Crystal Marshall, Beth Galimidi Elementary Choir —front row (left to right) Leslie Cananza, Lacie Wak- ness, Meirav Ravid. Nat Yangsnran, Waiel Nada, Lisa Hess, Maral Farsi, Rachel Eisner back row — Patricia Vischez, Natalie Stevens. Gionna Ja- mison, Vanessa Guillen, Stephanie Devine, Stephanie Bautista 76 Choir and Stagecrew Organizations ' f Wf ' H ;ssssi«

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An advanced drama student — is able to perform on stage when he enrolls in play production. After numerous rehearsals he is able to concentrate on playing the lead character instead of worrying about blocking which has now become instinc- tive. Mr. Morris ' s students — not only learn the fundamentals of being a musi- cian, like learning to read music, but also learn discipline. They disciplin e themselves at home by designating time to practice their chosen instrument. Those practice sessions pay off in the end. for students are then able to perform for the school. To be or not to be. ..a drama student? — Ms. Hitlers ' drama students have no doubt in their minds that the play ' s the thing Acting is an art form which, like most everything, improves with lots of practice. These students wish to be promoted to play production, the next rung on the ladder. Play Producliaa —from row Heft to righll. Suzanm Corilon. Jasmine Davis. ElUabelh Gordon. Nouh Klanman. Sfiond row: .-ibraham Nobel. Hyon-Chu Chon. Third row: Julie Beam. Knieba Janes. Norma Jean Thnrne. Back row: Amy Jenkins, Frances . iine:, Jose Sanchez, Jennifer Levy, Farah .4ivin. C.Z Hilier. Amy Gauld. iMrry Regan. 78 Drama and Orchestra Organization