Eighth graders in Ms. Kolb’s Theatre class performed scenes from “Much Ado About Nothing” at the Folger Shakespeare Theatre on Tuesday. The play centers around the tortured love affair between Hero (Aimee Crozat) and Claudio (Charlie Fox-Whelpton), which is thwarted by the dastardly plans of the evil Don John (Max Burton). Their love is complicated when her ladies in waiting (Claire Emanuel and Kayla Schifferle) Meanwhile frenemies and lovers Benedick (Adelaide Pfeuffer) and Beatrice (Paulina Inglima) provide comic relief.  Claire, Aimee, and Kayla earned the “Terrific Trio” prize at the play, and Adelaide and Paulina snagged the “Distinction in Acting” prize. Max was awarded the “Convincing Conspirator” for his villainous portrayal.

The Jazz Band will be hitting the road for New Orleans, Louisiana in April. The trip, which will occur two weeks after spring break, will last April 10th through 13th. They will have the chance to perform and see other jazz musicians in the city made famous by such greats as Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and Fats Domino. This will be the longest field trip that the Jazz Band has taken, and the music department has put a lot of effort into fundraising for this trip through Jazz Band performances, and publicity on radio stations and television appearances.  Play on!