Happy New Year!  It’s officially 2012, although for TCS it’s the middle of the school year as we return to midterms and the beginnings of a new marking period.  The 2011 Shakespeare Festival was our best yet.  After eight continuous years, we have become a real acting troop who tackles Shakespeare’s work like seasoned veterans.  Even if it is your first year at the school, you’ll soon find you’re spouting Shakespeare’s words with ease under the direction of Ms. Cecelia Vore, our artist in residence.  Teachers and staff members guide our students in performing as well as transforming the building into merry old England.  This stunning feat is accomplished in just 1 week involving over 1500 human hours of labor.  No wonder we appreciate our winter break!  We no sooner complete our winter performance when it’s time to turn our attention to preparing for the spring theater event.  This year will see us presenting our version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  This children’s classic will unfold in scenes scattered through out the halls as once again our whole building is transformed into a magical world.  Once you’ve viewed the scenes stop off for a chocolate treat and yield to the temptations of the silent auction and raffle offered by our wonderful parent organization.  Old Man Winter may be bringing us chills and snow days for now, but spring will soon be in the air.  Here’s hoping 2012 will be a great year for us all.

Lauren Vangieri, Director