Having worked with Stage Manager Sallie Hall on productions outside of Herndon High School, I expected the technical aspects of the show to run smoothly and for the actors to never miss a cue. As usual, Sallie delivered a technically flawless performance marred only by microphone issues that can’t be controlled from the booth.

As a director, I’ve come to appreciate the talents of light and sound designers more with every show I do. The HHS staff did an incredible job of creating a design that enhanced the overall stage experience for both the actors and the audience.

A functional and appealing set design can be difficult to achieve at any level of theatre, but the Pippin set surpassed any expectations I might have had — and far exceeded the set of the production I performed in! Props to T-boy and the crew for an eye-catching set design that served its purpose well.

I won’t address the individual performances for fear of leaving anyone out, but suffice it to say that Ms. Beaver is fortunate to have such a large pool of talent to draw from. Congratulations to all on a terrific production!

Listen to our review of Herndon High School’s production of Pippin [MP3 5:23 1.5MB].
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