Sulphur Springs ISD Fine Arts Department Gearing Up For Busy Month
The Sulphur Springs Independent School District Fine Arts students kicked off their annual “Sights and Sounds of the Season” schedule this week with seven performances. The Jazz Band Jump Started the holidays with performances Tuesday at Alliance Bank and Wednesday at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab; they have three more performances scheduled this week in the community. The high school band, drill team and Lamar second...
Sulphur Springs UIL One Act Play: Violet Sharp
By Savannah Owens March 4 , 2018 – The UIL One Act Play (OAP) has been around since 1927. The competition and productions have strict sets of regulations. The term “One Act” refers to how the curtain remains open through the entire 18-40 minute play and there cannot be an intermission. For more information on the UIL competition click here. This year, Sulphur Springs High School’s OAP was Violet Sharp by...
SSHS Theatre Arts Presents Annual Fall Musical
The Sulphur Springs High School Drama Department is presenting The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as it’s annual fall musical this year. It’s being staged this weekend at the High School Auditorium. Performances will be on Thursday (November 2) and Saturday (November 4) at 7 p.m. each night and on Sunday (November 5) at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available from any student cast or crew member and at the door....
Events Coming to Sulphur Springs this Summer
In an interview with Sarah Dicus, the Community Development Specialist, KSST got the scoop on upcoming events, and where to find them. Events include: Friday Night Movies on the Square, every Friday during the summer at 7:00 pm-Movies showing this summer include: Back to the Future, Angry Birds, Little Giants, Coraline,Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Labyrinth, Secret Life of Pets, Big...
SSHS Wildcat Theatre’s OAP Advances To Bi-District UIL Competition
The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre’s production of “Emma’s Child” advanced from UIL One Act Play District competition Tuesday to Bi-District with an excellent performance, according to Lesha Woodard, Director of Theatre. Four members of the theatre group also earned individual awards for their outstanding contributions to the production. Rachel Bramlett and Anthony Arroyo were awarded All-Star...
Sulphur Springs High School Drama Department is Presenting The Trial of Santa Thursday Evening
The Sulphur Springs High School Drama Department is presenting The Trial of Santa Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the High School Auditorium. You can see the brief play for free. I talked about the play with High School Director of Theatre Arts Lesha Woodard.
High School Theatre Department Raising Funds For United Way
The Sulphur Springs High School Theatre Department is having a play with dessert featuring the short comedy 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse. It will take place Thursday, October 30 on the Middle School Stage. There will be performances at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available from cast members or by calling the High School. Proceeds will go to the United Way. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports...
SSHS Advancing To Bi-District OAP Contest
4 Wildcat Thespians Receive Individual Honors Sulphur Springs High School theatre troupe will be advancing to the Bi-District UIL One Act Play Contest with their performance of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Four students also earned individual honors at the on March 4 District OAP competition. Lucy Braddy, Austin Crump and AllieGrace Woodard were named to All Star Cast. Brandon Williams was named to All Star Crew. Directing...
“Updated” Shrek Wrap Up
With Shrek the Musical completing its’ three-day run Monday night in the Civic Center Auditorium, Sulphur Springs High School Theatre Arts Director Lesha Woodard is evaluating the experience. She says the students did a great job and the crowds were good. There were some technical difficulties and Ms. Woodard isn’t sure the play made any money. Up next, Ms. Woodard says her advanced class will be putting on a Christmas play with...
Shrek The Musical Coming In November
New Sulphur Springs High School Theatre Arts Director Lesha Woodard said Tuesday the fall production, Shrek The Musical, is coming along very well. One last blocking rehearsal is planned. Besides students, the cast also includes five teachers and Principal Josh Williams as Grumpy the Dwarf and Superintendent Michael Lamb as a Bishop who performs weddings. Shrek will be staged November 15-17 at the Civic Center Auditorium. By Don...
