BWW Blog: Leanne Marie Laurino - PARCC Takes a Toll on the Arts
Standardized tests already put unnecessary stress on students. Imagine having to put on a production in the midst of all the chaos. Not to mention that our school isn't the wealthiest and we don't have our own computers that allow us to test in one day! My Advanced Musical Theatre Class is presenting The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It is our final exam and top priority. The deal is that with just 6 months and 40 minutes a day, there isn't any time to lose! How are we supposed to perform trapped behind a computer for hours on end? In addition to roles in the show, we all have production roles with deadlines to be met! From day to day there could be 1 to 10 students missing out of our 14 roster class. Every day is a lottery as to what classes we're going to and it has been for several weeks! Keep in mind that this is a test most teachers can't pass and it's just another number the state wants to define us by. We have just a little over a month to get our act together! With all of our busy lives and unpredictable schedules, we rely on seventh period to make it all happen. If the PARCC ever subsides, I'll be sure to let you know. Wish us luck!
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Disney's Newsies Vanguard Theater (6/11-6/28) |
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Almost Floyd Williams Center (7/11-7/11) |
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Center Stage Productions presents The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler Over The Moon Art Studios (7/02-7/03) |
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Me and My Girl Spring Lake Theatre (7/08-7/19) |
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Parade Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center (11/06-11/08) |
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Frozen Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center (2/12-2/14) |
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America 250: Jersey City Style! Sunday In The Park with The Ecotones at Van Vorst Park Sun July 5th Van Vorst Park (7/05-7/05) |
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ArcoStrum Morris Museum (7/11-7/11) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Bergen Performing Arts Center (6/27-6/27) |
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Asuncion Nutley Little Theatre (6/12-6/27) |