“Anything Goes” waves bon voyage to CHS

Staff Writer Paige Wilson Video By Savannah Shealy After numerous hours of hard work, the cast and crew of Anything Goes finally revealed their production on Oct. 31.  Set in the 1930’s, the play was completely different from any previous musical at Coppell High School and show turned out to be a hit in the eyes of the cast and audience. “It was very entertaining,” junior Mercedes Ballard said. “Jake Mcready’s character Moonface Martin made it very enjoyable and funny. The singing was stupendous.” This new musical brought a new time period to portray at CHS and an extremely difficult set, which included the deck of a large boat that converted into an indoor cruise…

Backstage all work, all play

Allie Perison Editor in Chief Many of us associate the plays we see with the actors who perform in them, but most do not consider what goes on behind the scenes. Beyond the curtain is a world yet to be revealed of blocking, audio and props: the world that is backstage. Senior assistant directors Rachel Humphries and Allison Rammare both in charge of keeping order backstage during shows. While audiences crowd the theater and enjoy the show, it is Humphries and Ramm who work to assure that everything in the show is running smoothly. “Our job is to make sure that everything is ready for the show,” Ramm said. “Basically, we make sure that everything…

“Anything Goes” waves bon voyage to CHS

Paige Wilson Staff Writer Video By: Savannah Shealy After numerous hours of hard work, the cast and crew of Anything Goes finally revealed their production on Oct. 31.  Set in the 1930’s, the play was completely different from any previous musical at Coppell High School and show turned out to be a hit in the eyes of the cast and audience. “It was very entertaining,” junior Mercedes Ballard said. “Jake Mcready’s character [Moonface Martin] made it very enjoyable and funny. The singing was stupendous.” This new musical brought a new time period to portray at CHS and an extremely difficult set, which included the deck of a large boat that converted into an indoor cruise…

Bustle grows greater at CHS

From Spanish Club socials to the TOMS shoe drive, there’s a lot going on at CHS. In every corner of the school there seems to be some sort of event or activity going on. Whether its club meetings, play performances, or field trips, CHS has recently gotten very busy. Just this week Earth Space and Science has been hosting a bake sale every day after school selling tasty treats for low prices. “Anything Goes” musical performances have drawn crowds and caught the attention of CHS students for it’s second week straight.  And in the sports world, both varsity volleyball and varsity football continue to do well and exemplify “Cowboy” spirit. With so many things going on right before the holiday…

What to do on Halloween

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer It’s time again to celebrate America’s scary-sweet night time holiday. Fun dress-up, pumpkin carving and sugary chocolates and candies are only a few trademarks of this late October festivity. Yes, Cowboys and Cowgirls, Halloween is right around the corner! This year there are plenty of options to choose from to plan your Saturday day and night. First and foremost comes trick-or-treating. Although as high schoolers we may feel that we’re too old for this fun-loving experience -knocking on doors of nieghbors, unrecognizable from head to toe and repeating the nostalgic 3-word jingle- we’re really not (or atleast I like to think so)! Anyways, just remember than in a couple years you…

Coming up in Dallas entertainment

By Ashleigh Heaton Entertainment Editor Movies The Box: Nov. 6 Cameron Diaz and James Marsden deal with a sticky moral issue (there’s an understatement): push the button on a mysterious box and kill thousands of people while getting a buttload of money or…not kill people. The movie looks like it will be a great conspiracy thriller for that delivers drama, suspense and action in an effective balance. Pirate Radio: Nov. 13 That guy from Doubt (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and 7 other rouge DJs set sail on a boat to play banned rock and roll music. The people are happy, the government is in uprage, the DJs are claiming to be pirates…what more can you ask…

“Anything Goes” opens Saturday

Staff Writer Paige Wilson Performance Dates for Anything Goes Opening night: Saturday October 31st Sunday November 1st (only matinee) Monday November 2nd Friday November 6th Saturday November 7th Sunday November 8th All performances will be at 7:30 pm except for the one matinee which will be at 2:30 pm. Tickets will be on sale during all lunches and at the door at each show. Students are 1o$ and Adults are 12$. Concessions will be sold during intermission. To learn more about the play including a synopsis go to: http://www.broadwaymusicalhome.com/shows/anythinggoes.htm

Going overboard for humor, romance of “Anything Goes”

Story by Melissa Brisco Staff Writer Video by Kristen Hart KCBY Director           Coppell High School theater is taking audiences back to the 1930’s with this year’s musical “Anything Goes.”             “Anything Goes” is a story of love and humor and runs from Oct. 31 – Nov. 8.             “‘Anything Goes’ basically circles around the love triangles of Hope, Billy, Reno and Evelyn and how they find their true love in the end,” assistant director senior Rachel Humphries said.              The play revolves around the lives several passengers their crazy antics as they are aboard the U.S.S. American a cruise ship traveling from New York to London.             The lead female, Hope Harcourt (senior Whitney…

All aboard Anything Goes

By Katie Quill Photo Editor Video by Haley Powers and Christina Baker, KCBY While most Coppell students have been focused on the recent successes of the football team and general homecoming madness, another group has been hard at work behind the scenes on the upcoming musical, Anything Goes. After three demanding days of tryouts consisting of singing, dancing and acting, a cast of 42 was selected to be part of the show. Since their selection, the cast members have been hard at work, with three-hour rehearsals run four times a week and additional hours put in as needed. “Everyone in the cast puts in a lot of hours and works really hard to bring the…