John C. Birdlebough (JCB) students attended the 57th Annual Oswego State Drama Festival on May 3, where they had the opportunity to give a theatrical performance in front of their peers as well as participate in numerous theatrical workshops throughout the day.
The audience raved for Phoenix’s performance of “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind” by Greg Allen. The cast members included: Joe Brennan, Ned Greenough, Kaitlyn McArthur, Allison Strang, Abigail Venskus, Evan Logee, Alexis Bowering, Declan Hawthorne, Danielle Merrill, Josh Van Gorder, Derick White, Meghan Lees, Hannah Grabowski, Mason Lange, Olivia Ripley, Zack Van Gorder, Samantha Zerbinos and Catherin Barnhart. The crew members were Daniel Braun, Gabby Brown and Garrett Frink. The theatre group was directed by faculty advisors Brian Logee and Lisa Spereno.
Not only did the students have the opportunity to perform in front of their peers from other schools, but they also got the chance to work with SUNY Oswego theater guides and technicians. In addition, they were able to participate in a multitude of theatrical workshops throughout the day including scene painting techniques, storytelling, musical theatre choreography, audio tech, improvisation and more.
Other schools who participated in the event included Auburn, John C. Birdlebough, Oswego City, Camden, Mynderse Academy and Red Creek.
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| Phoenix students attend the 57th Annual Oswego State Drama Festival. |
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| Phoenix students perform a scene from “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind” by Greg Allen. |