Thursday
Thursday morning kicked off a beautiful SoCal summer day and
another round of Toblerone trivia and Greek grammar. With
chocolate trophies in hand, we assembled in the hall in groups
of sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses for our first rehearsal
of the Hallelujah Chorus. Soon, beautiful lyrics flowed:
“For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!” Refreshed and ready for the day ahead, we
reconfigured the hall for a readers’ theater in the round:
Shakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing. Coordinated by
Annabel Carroll, the talented cast recreated the “merry war”
between Benedick and Beatrice, the sweet love of Claudio and
Hero, and the many moments of timeless humor.
With “Hey nonny nonny” still in our heads, we lined up for
lunch. Mr. Hinrichs stood at the top of the line, where he
asked each student a Greek vocabulary question. Since a correct
answer was the ticket to the lunch buffet, we crammed the
contents of our Greek review sheets as we waited: “Alfa,
Bh~ta, Ga/mma
. . . .
a!nqrwpoj me/tron
. . . .
Kal-li/s-t*.”
After lunch, some enjoyed the cool shade, while others returned
to the basketball court or rehearsed for the play. Soon the
bell rang again. Back in the hall, Mr. Hinrichs introduced this
year’s debate with a resolution derived from Plutarch’s Lives:
“Theseus’ ship was the same ship despite the material changes it
endured.” We split into pros and cons, discussed our arguments,
elected our speakers, and reconvened. After opening arguments
and rebuttals by the elected speakers, the discussion opened to
the floor with the “Stand and Shoot” challenge. Veteran GBTers
and brave siblings shared the battlefield of argument, trading
analogies from biology and claims about ownership. After
extended and vigorous discussion, we reached a stalemate, and
Mr. Hinrichs adjourned the debate by leading us in another
Hallelujah Chorus.
Returning from the dinner break, we found lawn chairs and
popcorn bowls clustered around the hall entrance, which could
only mean one thing: movie night! Under a starry sky and warm
blankets, we watched Stranger than Fiction, the story of
an IRS agent, his wristwatch, and the hope found in a Bavarian
sugar cookie. After the movie, Mr. Hinrichs led a group
discussion that considered the theological symbolism in the
names of the characters, Ana Pascal and Harold Crick, and the
nature of the author’s role in the story. With a prayer, we
were dismissed for the night.
8:30 - Arrival Time
9:00 - 12:00
Shakespeare Readers' Theatre - Much Ado About Nothing
Volunteers needed to
read parts from Much Ado About Nothing
Mr. Hinrichs will read Leonato. Please be sure to bring
a copy of the text.
Contact coordinator: Annabel Carroll
amcarroll1@earthlink.net
Mr. H-Leonato
|Abby-1st Watchman, Lord
Alyssa-Verges
Annabel-Messenger (Act I, Scene 1)
Anya-Friar Francis
Ashley-Ursula
Cassie-Margaret
Chloe-Dogberry
Christian-Conrade
Christina-Beatrice
David-Don Pedro
Evangeline-Sexton
Jenny-Balthasar, Messenger (Act V, Scene 4)
|John-Claudio
|Kanan-Don John
Kylee-Hero
Penny-2nd Watchman, Messenger (Act III, Scene 5)
Reilly-Watchman (3rd), Boy
|Ryan-Benedick
|Sam-Borachio
Teal-Antonio
12:00 - 2:30 Lunch-
Potluck, Sports and Play Practice
2:30-5:00 Debate-
Resolved:
Theseus' ship was the same ship despite the material changes
it endured.
5:00-7:00
Dinner -If you would like to bring a sack dinner or pick
up food from town (Felicita Town Center on the corner of
Felicita and Centre City Parkway has a Trader Joe's,
Major Market, Pick Up Sticks, Pacific Taco (great
Mexican food), sushi restaurant, and a Starbucks.), you
may eat on the Hinrichs grounds. Our barbeque will be
available during this time, as well.
7:00
Movie and discussion:
Stranger than Fiction (Edited)
Younger Movie:
Sound of Music (not edited, despite the presence of
mean "nutzies" as Dante used to call them.)
Parent coordinator needed
