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The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS: Madeline Sparkes played the magical title character in Mary Poppins. Spectators said Sparkes was well casted in this incredible role.

Mary Poppins, practically perfect in every way

Jadon Alvarez, Entertainment Editor March 8, 2018

Bowie musicals are known for bringing the play to life with the crowd cheering along. Considering that Tommy and Tarzan were such great successes, the audience learned that whatever musical the Starlight...

HOLIDAY WITH MARY: While taking a stroll in the park, “A” cast members, senior Maddy Sparkes and Blake Pousson, who play Mary Poppins and Burt, sing and dance to the song “Jolly Holiday” during the first act of the musical. Sparkes had always dreamed of playing Mary Poppins.”Mary Poppins is actually my dream role so getting to play that was like amazing, like is this really happening,” Sparkes said.

Flying & falling fantasy a magical favorite

Maddy Rice, Staff Writer February 20, 2018

The crowd holds their breath as senior Blake Pousson hangs upside down from the top of the stage, his voice carrying throughout the theatre. How did he get up there? What some don’t realize is that tons...

CUE THE TECHIES: On the first workday for the production of Mary Poppins, senior Sam Searles works on sanding down and putting together a makeshift path to attach to the front of the stage with a few other tech theatre students. The walkway is going to be used by the Mary Poppins' actors in various scenes.

Behind the scenes with the techies

Mikayla Zellner, Entertainment Editor December 28, 2017

The tech theatre aspect of the musical productions are a very essential behind-the- scenes operation to make each musical better than the last. For the upcoming Mary Poppins musical, the tech crew is already...

Theatre Company tours to perform children shows

Theatre Company tours to perform children shows

Shelby Kelly, Sports Editor November 29, 2017

Fresh, round faces, with big eyes look upon the per- formers dressed in bright colors. The performers have traveled from afar to bring a whole new world to the growing minds that are watching them. As...

Morgan Sanders on What It Means To Be In Theater

Morgan Sanders on What It Means To Be In Theater

Marisa Salazar, Staff Writer November 1, 2017

Extracurriculars are a staple in the high school experience and many are offered so students have multiple options to choose from, but for Junior Morgan Sanders theater has always been her clear top choice....

New teacher for theatre department is a win for all

New teacher for theatre department is a win for all

Jadon Alvarez, Entertainment Editor October 18, 2017

The tech crew and actors  of the Starlight Theatre Company are accustomed to a daily routine of hard work, putting their blood, sweat, and tears towards each and every performance. This year however,...

Bowie Theater: 39 Steps and Comic Potential

Bowie Theater: 39 Steps and Comic Potential

Marisa Salazar, Staff Writer October 7, 2017

With the rise in popularity of performances such as Hamilton, theater has become more popular among a younger demographic and no longer generally markets to adult attendees and now reaches a wider audience....

Theater tech UIL

Jadon Alvarez, Entertainment Editor July 7, 2017

Lights...Camera...Action and the crowd goes wild. The theatre is where all rising stars shine, but a hidden figure in an actor’s success is the tech crew that you’ll find backstage. The tech crew gives...

Theater gets rid of outdated tech

Theater gets rid of outdated tech

Emily Merritt, Staff Writer January 21, 2017

This year, the tech theater department purchased a plethora of much-needed   new equipment to use on upcoming productions. “The technology we now have access to is a great challenge for the technical...

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