CSW Theatre: Behind the Curtain
If you've ever been to a theatre production at CSW, you know it's a spectacle to behold. The excellence of the acting, writing, set design, lighting, and costuming never fails to transport us deep into the lives of the stage characters and the worlds they inhabit. So convincing are the performances, that it's easy to lose sight of the incredible amount of work that goes into preparing shows of such caliber, especially if you've never participated in theatre yourself. In this weekly series, self-proclaimed theatre-novice Danya Tribuna '19 enters the world "behind the curtain," observing the CSW production of Urinetown from casting call to final production, giving us a view of the theatre that most people don't see.
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Week 5: Meet the Directors
For the final edition of "Behind the Curtain," we invite you to enjoy an interview with Robert Kwalick and Lisa Hirsch of the Theatre Department, as they share a bit about their backgrounds.Read More -
Week 4: Costumes
In this week's edition of Behind the Curtain, Danya '19 enters the world of the CSW costume closet to learn more about how designers conceptualize and create clothing to help bring stage characters to life...Read More -
Week 3: A Synopsis
In this week's edition of Behind the Curtain, Danya '19, provides a synopsis of the show and delves into its significance through the eyes of the cast and crew.Read More -
Week 2: Meet the Cast and Crew
In this week's edition of Behind the Curtain, Danya interviews members of the cast and crew of Urinetown, including actors Carrie Tully '19 and Ryan Rosenthal '19; stage managers Aidan Charde '19 and Grace Campbell '19, and tech crew member Isabel Turner '19.Read More -
Week 1: Casting and Confidence
Read MoreWithin minutes, first day jitters had subsided and rehearsal for CSW's upcoming production of Urinetown began with a bang—literally. Standing in a large circle onstage, a student purposefully, and comically, collapsed to the floor as a means of introducing themself. It was then that I knew that having an opportunity to participate in the group’s daily warm-up activities would not only be entertaining but a privilege.
CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.