By Clark Campbell

Lights, camera, action! This year’s Spring musical, Into the Woods, is well under way. Every year the Tempe Prep community puts a play or musical into action, through the help of play director Mr. Sanderson, the vocal director Mrs. Wilkison, and many others. The play rehearsals started four weeks ago, with the cast reviewing solos, duets, and ensemble songs. One of the leads, Clara Moffitt, leads the cast in vocal exercises and the ensemble songs, while the singles and duets are led individually or by Mrs. Wilkison.

Starting last week, the cast started a read-through of the play and staging everything. As the play gets into its most difficult part of staging, it led actor Eric Johnson to quote himself from the play: “It’s hard to see the light now, just don’t let it go.” Eric later goes on to quote himself again, saying, “Your questions make no sense.” Sorry Eric.

The main idea of the musical is a mash-up of multiple fairy-tales, and the resolutions they find for their conflicts. Many students and teachers are included in the musical, including the director, vocal director, stage manager, costume designer, and of course the actors and actresses. The musical will officially take place sometime in the spring with more information to follow.

As the musical practices begin, the hopes are looking exceptionally high. In past years, the play has had a slow start with a small cast, but this year the musical has had a great leap forward with a cast of more than 30 members. Many of the lead roles have been in many previous plays, resulting in great abilities of both singing and acting. So, be looking for further information on the play and be sure to buy those tickets.