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VHS students preview 'Treasure Island' as auditions top 30
Summary
Students at VHS described an upcoming production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, calling it a unique, pirate-themed show and saying auditions have attracted more than 30 students so far.
Students at VHS said they are staging Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island and that auditions so far have drawn more than 30 students.
Student 2, a student, described the story and source material: "Treasure Island is, based on the Robert Louis Stevenson novel. It tells a story about a group of pirates on the, Hispaniola, and there's a lot of swashbuckling and searching for a map and treasure and all the fun pirate things that we enjoy." Student 2 later added, "It's great. We've had over 30 students auditioning, so far. I have a few more to audition."
Students said the show is notable for its pirate theme; Student 3, a student, said the production is "really special and unique because it's pirates. There I don't think there's ever been a pirate show at VHS, and I'm really glad that I'm gonna be a part of the first 1." Student 4, a student, described preparation work: "The work I had to put into this was basically, getting to know the character and feel how the character is feeling in that side, in that scene, in order to try and get the good representation of the character itself."
Other students spoke about the value of a school drama program and arts participation. Student 5, a student, said many schools do not offer acting programs and that having a drama department can "open up many pathways in the future." Student 6, a student, praised the program and noted active participation in related music and fine arts activities. Student 7, a student, said simply, "It's just great to see people involved in the arts," and added that people in the program are "so passionate about the arts."
The students emphasized enthusiasm and peer support during rehearsals and breaks. One speaker said students help each other with homework during rehearsals, highlighting the social as well as artistic aspects of the program. The production and auditions were discussed only in these student remarks; there were no formal actions, funding details, or dates specified in the transcript.
