The show must go on—with smaller audiences and hand sanitizer
Their peers at schools and colleges across the country were lamenting cancelled productions and the shows they’d never get to share with an audience. But Head of School Kate Morin was adamant that the student artists in Mayfield’s spring production of Oliver! would still take the stage in March.
“As long as we could have performances in a safe, controlled environment, we decided these girls absolutely deserved a chance to see the fruits of their labor,” said Mrs. Morin.
By capping ticket sales and creating physically-distanced seating plans, three of the four scheduled performances went ahead. “Safety was our number one priority as we did everything in our power to let our students shine,” said Mrs Morin.
Director Maryanne Householder was proud of her students for bouncing back after a stressful week of uncertainty, not knowing if they’d be able to perform at all. “I’m even more impressed with how we went from a rocky tech week to an unbelievably amazing opening night,” said Ms. Householder.
And Mayfield’s theatre, vocal, and instrumental Conservatory students certainly didn’t take a moment of their time on the Pike Auditorium stage for granted. “Our entire cast and crew were thrilled and very appreciative,” said Audrey Bland ’20, who played the villainous character of Fagin. “We hope the musical brought some joy to our Mayfield community during these difficult times.”
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By capping ticket sales and creating physically-distanced seating plans, three of the four scheduled performances went ahead. “Safety was our number one priority as we did everything in our power to let our students shine,” said Mrs Morin.
Director Maryanne Householder was proud of her students for bouncing back after a stressful week of uncertainty, not knowing if they’d be able to perform at all. “I’m even more impressed with how we went from a rocky tech week to an unbelievably amazing opening night,” said Ms. Householder.
And Mayfield’s theatre, vocal, and instrumental Conservatory students certainly didn’t take a moment of their time on the Pike Auditorium stage for granted. “Our entire cast and crew were thrilled and very appreciative,” said Audrey Bland ’20, who played the villainous character of Fagin. “We hope the musical brought some joy to our Mayfield community during these difficult times.”
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Established in 1931, Mayfield Senior School in Pasadena, CA is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women grades 9-12. Noted for its rigorous academic program, which includes 28 Advanced Placement and Honors courses, Mayfield’s curriculum is underscored by a philosophy of educating the “whole child,” which also encourages commitment to and excellence in the arts, athletics, community service and spiritual growth. The nurturing environment at Mayfield Senior School allows each student to flourish in an atmosphere of personal attention.
