Watershed High School

Minneapolis, MN

Reported by: Marty Johnson, Director of Education, iTheatrics

April 2, 2012

INTO THE WOODS JR, is often considered to musically be one of the most difficult shows in the Broadway Junior Collection. But you wouldn't know that by watching the students involved in the show at Watershed High School in Minneapolis. The students performed the lengthy opening number for me without missing an entrance, note or beat. And if they are this far along now, a full six weeks before their performance, I can only imagine how amazing the show will be on opening night.
Meet MAGNUS from Watershed High School


Grade: 11 Favorite food: Steak Favorite sport: Baseball Hobbies: Videogames, card games and board games What’s interesting about you and your family? We are scattered all over the country. What do you want to be when you grow up? Video game designer Role in show: Narrator Favorite part of the musical's story: The fact that it weaves together many of my favorite childhood stories. Favorite part of rehearsal: Getting it right How has being in the show changed you? It helped me make friends. What do you think your family will say when they see the show? They'll say I did good, regardless of the truth.

Meet ARDEN from Watershed High School


Grade: 10 Favorite subject: Science Favorite food: Sushi Favorite color: Dark Green Favorite band or singer: The Dresden Dolls What’s interesting about you and your family? My grandfather was an opera singer. What do you want to be when you grow up? Chemist Role in show: Witch Favorite part of the musical's story: I love when the Witch raps. I'm not going to lie: I love my role. Hardest part of being in the show: Repetition and  breath control How has being in the show changed you? It made me trust my skills more. Do you think it is important for other kids to be in a musical? Yes, because it builds confidence, and let’s you meet kids you normally wouldn’t talk to. If you could travel in time and visit yourself right before you perform in the show, what would you say? Don't worry.  You'll be fine.
*Read about the "Make A Musical" Team's first visit to Watershed High School!*
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