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All content by Courtesy of Amie Gossett
Amie Gossett, Drama Teacher

[Photo] Amie Gossett

December 22, 2020
Posing with a parrot on her shoulder, theater teacher Amie Gossett acts as a pirate in a sword singing troupe she participates in. Gossett has been part of this troupe for 10 years, preparing each year for the high-intensity physical movement her role requires. “We usually have two to three different choreographed staged sword or stage combat fights per one hour show. They involve swords, daggers, hand-to-hand combat, rolling on the ground, jumping up on boxes, etc,” Gossett said. “I definitely have to get myself into fighting shape each season so that I don't hurt myself."

[Photo] Teacher by day, pirate entertainer by night; Meet Amie Gossett

Megan Hoenecke, Staff Writer
December 17, 2020
Seth Betzler teaches a tech workshop on stage management. Working as an assistant production manager, he supports the stage management team on theatrical performances. “The specific tasks vary from show to show but the basic duties require me to essentially help facilitate the theatrical process anyway I can. This could include making coffee for the company, helping set up the room for rehearsal, and being on-book for the actors. No matter how small the task, I know that we are helping create [peace] of mind for someone in the room and running a smooth process,” Betzler said.

[Photo] Parkway district master class replaces in-person theatre programs

Madi Michajliczenko, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2020