Lake Nona’s Theatre Department created a wonderfully jolly production of Elf the Musical Jr. in December. Among families getting into the holiday spirit, adjudicators from the Applause Awards were in the audience to judge the show. All of the cast and crew’s hard work paid off as the show was nominated for awards in 11 categories! Those nominations include Outstanding Musical, … [Read more...]
Lake Nona High School Theatre Department
The Lake Nona High School Theatre Department, in collaboration with Innovation and Lake Nona middle schools, presents Elf The Musical Jr., based on the beloved holiday movie. The show follows the story of Buddy the Elf on his journey to find his real family as he finds new friends, sings songs, and spreads Christmas cheer along the way. The production runs from Dec. 7-9 and … [Read more...]
Gail Chase Teaches the Art of Philanthropy and Celebrating Families In the Classroom, On the Stage, and in Life
This spring, Lake Nona High School (LNHS) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Mrs. Gail Chase, the LNHS theatre director, has been teaching theater for 21 years. She opened the theater curtain in Lake Nona and has been running a very strong program every year since. Throughout the last 10 years, she has empowered her students to not only succeed in her classroom and on … [Read more...]
Buddy the Elf Pancake Breakfast Charity Fundraiser
Next to Santa, Buddy the Elf is one of the most iconic holiday characters. His passion for people and sweets make him incredibly loveable. So, when Lake Nona High School’s Theatre Department announced that they would be doing Elf the Musical, Jr. as their winter show, it made perfect sense that they would honor this beloved, sugar-obsessed, giant-sized imp’s sweet tooth with a … [Read more...]
Elf at Lake Nona High School!
This December, Lake Nona High School (LNHS) will be performing Elf the Musical Jr., a musical based on the classic Will Ferrell holiday movie. Rehearsals began on Oct. 10 with both high schoolers and middle schoolers on the cast list. This unique partnership is the brainchild of LNHS theatre director Gail Chase, who has wanted to partner with Lake Nona Middle School and … [Read more...]