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Swinita Shah replied to the discussion 'Howard HS - Sideways Stories from Wayside School' in the group Howard County STARs

"Need a break from all the stress and tension? Head on over to see Sideways Stories from Wayside School! This production was based on the children’s books written by Louis Sachar. His books were little short stories about odd…"

Mar 9

Cecelia Holt replied to the discussion 'Howard HS - Sideways Stories from Wayside School' in the group Howard County STARs

"So much is happening at Howard High School. Over night another school has appeared on their stage. A school that is full of crazy teachers, students eager to learn and a gym teacher particularly good at dancing. These elements come together in…"

Mar 9

Miranda Savage replied to the discussion 'Howard HS - Sideways Stories from Wayside School' in the group Howard County STARs

"Sideways Stories from Wayside School Have you ever wondered what your favorite children's books would look like in real life? The Howard High School Theatre Department performed Sideways Stories from Wayside School on November 10th through…"

Jan 16

Carson Blasko replied to the discussion 'Howard HS - Sideways Stories from Wayside School' in the group Howard County STARs

"“You need a reason to be sad. You don’t need a reason to be happy,” replies Dameon, when asked why he is always smiling. Students at Howard High School have many reasons to happy, since their November production of Sideway Stories…"

Dec 27, 2011

Marissa Troeschel added a discussion to the group Howard County STARs

Howard HS - Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Performance dates and times:Thursday, November 10 at 7pmFriday, November 11 at 7pmSaturday, November 12 at 7pmWhat it's all about:Based on the popular book series by Louis Sachar. Wayside School was supposed to be built with thirty classrooms all next to each other in a row. Instead the classrooms were stacked one on top of the other thirty stories tall (the builder said he was very sorry for the mistake).Thats probably why wacky things happen at Wayside School especially on the thirtieth…See More

Nov 13, 2011

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Steven Tremor Cale replied to the discussion 'And Then They Came for Me - Howard HS' in the group Howard County STARs

"Steven CaleAnd Then They Came For Me Holocaust survivors speak! Howard high school presented a show called “and then they came for me” set during WWII, but more closely to the victims and youth of Germany during…"

Apr 28, 2011

Grace Davenport replied to the discussion 'And Then They Came for Me - Howard HS' in the group Howard County STARs

"A New Kind Of Theatre One of our world’s most tragic events, the Holocaust, has just been remembered in the minds of the audience who went to see “And Then They Came For Me” put on by Howard High School. This…"

Apr 28, 2011

Miles Morgan replied to the discussion 'And Then They Came for Me - Howard HS' in the group Howard County STARs

"While the Holocaust is always a sorrowful time to remember, Howard High School brought it home with a rendition of James Still’s documentary theatre production And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank, under the direction…"

Mar 2, 2011

Shelby Roseman replied to the discussion 'And Then They Came for Me - Howard HS' in the group Howard County STARs

"Usually, when the Holocaust is reflected on, it is remembered in terms of a simple number, eleven million. Six million Jews, five million others, were all victims of heinous crimes led by an elite, deranged group. Howard High School’s…"

Feb 3, 2011

Jennifer Skinner replied to the discussion 'And Then They Came for Me - Howard HS' in the group Howard County STARs

"“Then they came for me, and by that time no one was left to speak up.” These powerful lines written by Martin Niemoller inspired the title to the remarkable play performed by Howard High School. And Then They Came for Me recalls the…"

Dec 2, 2010

Priyanka Prasad replied to the discussion 'And Then They Came for Me - Howard HS' in the group Howard County STARs

"As life wanes on, one must never forget the past, as horrifying as it may be. The Howard High School Theater Department’s production of And Then They Came For Me directed by Marissa Troeschel recounted the Holocaust and the terrifying…"

Nov 29, 2010

Nick Cortina replied to the discussion 'And Then They Came for Me - Howard HS' in the group Howard County STARs

"Few events have shaken the very moral and psychological fabric of world society like the systematic genocide of nearly 6 million Jewish people in the Holocaust. Though it is difficult to fathom the almost unspeakable evil of such a dark period of…"

Nov 29, 2010

Marissa Troeschel added a discussion to the group Howard County STARs

And Then They Came for Me - Howard HS

And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frankby James StillA multimedia play that combines videotaped interviews with Holocaust survivors Ed Silverberg and Eva Schloss with live actors recreating scenes from their live during World War II. Part oral history, part remembrance, the ensemble-driven show breaks new ground.Performances: November 18th, 19th, and 20th at 7pmTickets $8 in advance, $10 at the doorSee More

Sep 29, 2010

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Sarah O'Malley replied to the discussion 'Howard High School - Once Upon a Mattress' in the group Howard County STARs

"What comprises a fairy tale? A love story, a gentle queen, a noble king, a charming prince, and a delicate princess? Well, at least the love story part is right…. Howard High School’s hilarious production of Once Upon A Mattress tells…"

Apr 4, 2010

Kimberly Barkley replied to the discussion 'Howard High School - Once Upon a Mattress' in the group Howard County STARs

"From Lady Gaga to Lady Larken and Soulja Boy dances to medieval prances, the story of “The Princess and the pea” is transformed into a magically modern tale mixed with romance and comedy. The charming Knights and the melodious Ladies of…"

Mar 26, 2010

Chikodili Agwuna replied to the discussion 'Howard High School - Once Upon a Mattress' in the group Howard County STARs

"Once upon a time, there was a fairytale that everyone knew and loved. But on a windy March night, in the auditorium of Howard High School, people found out that their “Princess and the Pea” was not the true “Princess and the…"

Mar 23, 2010