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The “Phantom of the Opera” performance at Carolina Forest High School on March 17 was spectacular. As “Phantom” lovers, we have seen this show on Broadway multiple times. These young people performed beautifully under
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Sitting in the audience watching a play being performed made me feel like I was watching a premiere performance of a headline play on Broadway in New York City. In reality, I was watching the “Phantom of the Opera”
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Please read some of the rave reviews we received...
"The show was incredibly awesome. Since the majority of the kids I brought were either freshmen or new to the drama program, they were in awe. They were joyously overwhelmed and enjoyed it so much. We can hardly wait to see what you are doing next year."
KATHY, Myrtle Beach
"OMG!!!! You guys are amazing! Every year I say you will never be able to top this and every year you do!!!!! Those kids. They opened their mouths and professional opera and words came out of their mouths! Please give my kids this message: Whitney Daniels, Jessica Carr, Jennifer Bettke, Nakoa Dial, Michael Brooks, Falcon Davis, that I am so very proud of them and feel privileged to have had the pleasure of working with them in the past. Even though they were not mine, Paisley Ellis, Sean Julian and especially Michael Spencer were amazing!!!!! I have never heard a guy sing the way “The Phantom” did. He could go straight to Broadway from there! His projection and voice are the best and past amazing!!! A couple was in front of me from out of town and told me to let y'all know that they had never been to a play at CFHS but were told to go. They had seen the Phantom on Broadway and said this was just as good. They could not quit talking about it! It was amazing. It was also good to see my “friends” last night. Although I am very happy at my new school, my heart and my thoughts are with you guys
and with my kids I spent so many years with and their families. I will never forget the professionalism, dedication, and the amazing results of the Phantom. And by the way, the chandelier was amazing also!!!!! You guys are the best."
A Former Guidance Counselor at CFHS
'My wife and I attended last night. My second time in three days. I've been trying to get my wife to come for years. Last night she said, "This was better than the one we went to at the Palace." Well duh.'
ROSS, Myrtle Beach
"What a fabulous show! It was such a testament to your impressive talents and skills, as well as to the talents of your wonderful students! I am sorry I didn't get to speak to you after the show but I thought that somebody had better check on the buses for the trip back. Our students loved the show. We rarely have a chance to take them on a field trip, much less one of such value. A number of our students had never seen a production of Phantom and some had never seen a live play. It was such a treat to watch their faces--they were totally enthralled. It was a special day. Thank you so much."
FRAN, Conway
"Your show tonight was simply magnificent. I know that you hear the same compliments all the time such as, "I just don't know how you do it." Well, I do this for a living too and I have no idea how you do it. You just keep setting the bar higher and higher. Thanks for giving the rest of us something to aim for. I'm going to need for you to share all of your secrets with the rest of us mortals before you retire."
MATTHEW, A Local Drama Teacher
"I just wanted to say that Phantom was an incredible show and I applaud you, your cast, crew, and everyone else involved in the countless hours making the show a success. Thank you for allowing me and my students to come and see such a wonderful and professionally done production."
DANIEL, High School Drama Teacher
"My husband and I just had to write and let you know how very, very much we enjoyed the performance of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Carolina Forest last night, March 14, 2013. We have attended Broadway performances of Phantom many times before – 2 times in London and 2 times in New York. Never have we seen it performed as well as it was last night. Michael, Paisley, Whitney, Jessica, Sean, Jennifer (I don’t have space to name you all) - just the entire cast and also the orchestra are superb beyond words. The costumes, the sets, everything was just perfection. You could take this performance, put them in place on a Broadway stage and you would never be able to determine that these were not performers with years of training behind them. They are all truly fabulous!!! Anyone who lives in this area and does not make an attempt to attend one of the awesome performances is really losing out on a rare opportunity to experience something one rarely ever gets the chance to experience in one’s lifetime. These young men and women are truly the best of the best. We love you all and we commend Carolina Forest on
having such a wonderful group of people to work with these so very, very talented young people! Thank you for the opportunity to be blessed by you all! You all – cast, crew, orchestra, directors are so exceptional and this area is so lucky to have you at Carolina Forest."
STAN and NANCY, Pawleys Island, SC
"I had the pleasure of attending PHANTOM OF THE OPERA yesterday and once again was blown away by the performance! My sister and brother-in-law were in town from Florida and were so impressed. They are hoping they will be in town for next year's production! Thank you to the entire cast and crew and parents and staff involved in Phantom, we enjoyed every minute and can only imagine what a tremendous commitment it is for all."
KATIE, Myrtle Beach, SC
Please read some of the rave reviews we received...
"The show was incredibly awesome. Since the majority of the kids I brought were either freshmen or new to the drama program, they were in awe. They were joyously overwhelmed and enjoyed it so much. We can hardly wait to see what you are doing next year."
KATHY, Myrtle Beach
"OMG!!!! You guys are amazing! Every year I say you will never be able to top this and every year you do!!!!! Those kids. They opened their mouths and professional opera and words came out of their mouths! Please give my kids this message: Whitney Daniels, Jessica Carr, Jennifer Bettke, Nakoa Dial, Michael Brooks, Falcon Davis, that I am so very proud of them and feel privileged to have had the pleasure of working with them in the past. Even though they were not mine, Paisley Ellis, Sean Julian and especially Michael Spencer were amazing!!!!! I have never heard a guy sing the way “The Phantom” did. He could go straight to Broadway from there! His projection and voice are the best and past amazing!!! A couple was in front of me from out of town and told me to let y'all know that they had never been to a play at CFHS but were told to go. They had seen the Phantom on Broadway and said this was just as good. They could not quit talking about it! It was amazing. It was also good to see my “friends” last night. Although I am very happy at my new school, my heart and my thoughts are with you guys
and with my kids I spent so many years with and their families. I will never forget the professionalism, dedication, and the amazing results of the Phantom. And by the way, the chandelier was amazing also!!!!! You guys are the best."
A Former Guidance Counselor at CFHS
'My wife and I attended last night. My second time in three days. I've been trying to get my wife to come for years. Last night she said, "This was better than the one we went to at the Palace." Well duh.'
ROSS, Myrtle Beach
"What a fabulous show! It was such a testament to your impressive talents and skills, as well as to the talents of your wonderful students! I am sorry I didn't get to speak to you after the show but I thought that somebody had better check on the buses for the trip back. Our students loved the show. We rarely have a chance to take them on a field trip, much less one of such value. A number of our students had never seen a production of Phantom and some had never seen a live play. It was such a treat to watch their faces--they were totally enthralled. It was a special day. Thank you so much."
FRAN, Conway
"Your show tonight was simply magnificent. I know that you hear the same compliments all the time such as, "I just don't know how you do it." Well, I do this for a living too and I have no idea how you do it. You just keep setting the bar higher and higher. Thanks for giving the rest of us something to aim for. I'm going to need for you to share all of your secrets with the rest of us mortals before you retire."
MATTHEW, A Local Drama Teacher
"I just wanted to say that Phantom was an incredible show and I applaud you, your cast, crew, and everyone else involved in the countless hours making the show a success. Thank you for allowing me and my students to come and see such a wonderful and professionally done production."
DANIEL, High School Drama Teacher
"My husband and I just had to write and let you know how very, very much we enjoyed the performance of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Carolina Forest last night, March 14, 2013. We have attended Broadway performances of Phantom many times before – 2 times in London and 2 times in New York. Never have we seen it performed as well as it was last night. Michael, Paisley, Whitney, Jessica, Sean, Jennifer (I don’t have space to name you all) - just the entire cast and also the orchestra are superb beyond words. The costumes, the sets, everything was just perfection. You could take this performance, put them in place on a Broadway stage and you would never be able to determine that these were not performers with years of training behind them. They are all truly fabulous!!! Anyone who lives in this area and does not make an attempt to attend one of the awesome performances is really losing out on a rare opportunity to experience something one rarely ever gets the chance to experience in one’s lifetime. These young men and women are truly the best of the best. We love you all and we commend Carolina Forest on
having such a wonderful group of people to work with these so very, very talented young people! Thank you for the opportunity to be blessed by you all! You all – cast, crew, orchestra, directors are so exceptional and this area is so lucky to have you at Carolina Forest."
STAN and NANCY, Pawleys Island, SC
"I had the pleasure of attending PHANTOM OF THE OPERA yesterday and once again was blown away by the performance! My sister and brother-in-law were in town from Florida and were so impressed. They are hoping they will be in town for next year's production! Thank you to the entire cast and crew and parents and staff involved in Phantom, we enjoyed every minute and can only imagine what a tremendous commitment it is for all."
KATIE, Myrtle Beach, SC
Carolina Forest High School Fine Arts Department
presents
Phantom of the Opera
First Time Ever, EXTENDED RUN OF A SHOW!!! TWO WEEKS!!!!!!
March 14 - 17, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performances at 3:00 pm on March 16 and 17, 2013
...And Continuing on
March 20 - 23, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Matinee Performances at 3:00 pm on March 23 and 24, 2013
(No Evening Performance on Sunday, March 24th, Matinee Only)
Tickets: $18:00
for more information call 843-236-7997
Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist...
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Synopsis
At an auction at the Paris Opera House, an old man, Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny, bids for a musical box which seems to hold some special memory. The remnants of a chandelier are revealed and we are swept back to the time of Raoul’s youth, when the chandelier hung in splendor at the Opera House.
Lefèvre, manager of the Opera House, explains that he is retiring and introduces the new managers, André and Firmin. Suddenly a backdrop falls from the rafters, almost killing the prima donna, Carlotta. She storms out, leaving the new production without a star. Following the incident, the new managers learn that there have been too many accidents. Madame Giry, the ballet mistress, delivers a message to the new managers from the "opera ghost".
Meg, Madame Giry’s daughter, suggests that her friend and fellow dancer Christine Daaé could take Carlotta’s place. Christine has been taking singing lessons, but is unable to say from whom. Christine can only tell Meg that her teacher is the Angel of Music, whom her late father had always promised would one day visit her.
The young Raoul, patron of the Opera House, voices his enthusiasm for the new star. Christine’s performance is met with unanimous approval and Raoul goes backstage to congratulate her. Their meeting becomes a reunion, both realizing that they used to play together as children. Immediately following Raoul’s departure, a figure appears before Christine. It is the Phantom, the teacher whom she has never seen. The Phantom draws Christine into the dark and, when Raoul returns, the room is empty. The Phantom leads Christine beneath the Opera House to his lair, where the Phantom reveals to her the
essence of his music and philosophy.
Consumed with curiosity, Christine succeeds in uncovering the Phantom’s face. In a tender moment, the Phantom agrees to return her to the outside world.
Meanwhile the Opera has been thrown into confusion. Everyone has received notes from the Phantom demanding that Carlotta be replaced by
Christine. The managers, however, reassure Carlotta.
The Phantom’s voice is heard threatening ‘a disaster beyond imagination.’ When his demands are ignored, he causes Carlotta to emit the croak of a frog instead of singing. Realizing the Phantom’s mysterious powers, André replaces her with Christine. The Phantom, however, is still much in evidence as
the body of Buquet drops from the flies with a rope around his neck.
Ridden with fear, Christine flees with Raoul to the roof of the Paris Opera House. They agree to leave together that night. The Phantom
emerges from his hiding place, where he has heard everything, and vows vengeance.
At a masquerade ball, all celebrate the New Year and the disappearance of the Phantom. Raoul and Christine have secretly become engaged.
A strange figure descends the staircase ‐ the Phantom has returned. He flings to André the score of his new opera, commanding that it be performed. Raoul interrogates Madame Giry about the Phantom. He is an escaped fairground freak – a physical monstrosity with a brilliant mind.
Raoul hits upon a scheme to ensnare the Phantom using his own opera as bait. If Christine agrees to sing the principal role, the Phantom is sure to attend.
Christine visits her father’s grave. If she can free herself from his memory she will no longer be in thrall to the Phantom. The Phantom appears to her in the graveyard. His hypnotic influence, however, is broken when Raoul arrives. Enraged, the Phantom declares war on them both.
As Christine performs the Phantom’s opera "Don Juan", she becomes aware that the Phantom has taken the place of Piangi in the role of Don Juan. As their duet finishes, she tears the mask from his face. Surrounded by police, the Phantom brings down the chandelier in the auditorium and escapes,
dragging Christine with him.
Madame Giry agrees to lead Raoul to the Phantom’s underground lair. An angry mob follows. Christine confronts the Phantom: his true disfigurement lies not in his face but in his soul. Raoul appears and the Phantom traps him. The Phantom offers Christine a bizarre choice: she must either stay with him forever or see Raoul killed. The mob drawing ever closer, the Phantom relents and orders them both to go. The mob descends towards the lair, but all that remains of the Phantom is a white mask.
Synopsis
At an auction at the Paris Opera House, an old man, Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny, bids for a musical box which seems to hold some special memory. The remnants of a chandelier are revealed and we are swept back to the time of Raoul’s youth, when the chandelier hung in splendor at the Opera House.
Lefèvre, manager of the Opera House, explains that he is retiring and introduces the new managers, André and Firmin. Suddenly a backdrop falls from the rafters, almost killing the prima donna, Carlotta. She storms out, leaving the new production without a star. Following the incident, the new managers learn that there have been too many accidents. Madame Giry, the ballet mistress, delivers a message to the new managers from the "opera ghost".
Meg, Madame Giry’s daughter, suggests that her friend and fellow dancer Christine Daaé could take Carlotta’s place. Christine has been taking singing lessons, but is unable to say from whom. Christine can only tell Meg that her teacher is the Angel of Music, whom her late father had always promised would one day visit her.
The young Raoul, patron of the Opera House, voices his enthusiasm for the new star. Christine’s performance is met with unanimous approval and Raoul goes backstage to congratulate her. Their meeting becomes a reunion, both realizing that they used to play together as children. Immediately following Raoul’s departure, a figure appears before Christine. It is the Phantom, the teacher whom she has never seen. The Phantom draws Christine into the dark and, when Raoul returns, the room is empty. The Phantom leads Christine beneath the Opera House to his lair, where the Phantom reveals to her the
essence of his music and philosophy.
Consumed with curiosity, Christine succeeds in uncovering the Phantom’s face. In a tender moment, the Phantom agrees to return her to the outside world.
Meanwhile the Opera has been thrown into confusion. Everyone has received notes from the Phantom demanding that Carlotta be replaced by
Christine. The managers, however, reassure Carlotta.
The Phantom’s voice is heard threatening ‘a disaster beyond imagination.’ When his demands are ignored, he causes Carlotta to emit the croak of a frog instead of singing. Realizing the Phantom’s mysterious powers, André replaces her with Christine. The Phantom, however, is still much in evidence as
the body of Buquet drops from the flies with a rope around his neck.
Ridden with fear, Christine flees with Raoul to the roof of the Paris Opera House. They agree to leave together that night. The Phantom
emerges from his hiding place, where he has heard everything, and vows vengeance.
At a masquerade ball, all celebrate the New Year and the disappearance of the Phantom. Raoul and Christine have secretly become engaged.
A strange figure descends the staircase ‐ the Phantom has returned. He flings to André the score of his new opera, commanding that it be performed. Raoul interrogates Madame Giry about the Phantom. He is an escaped fairground freak – a physical monstrosity with a brilliant mind.
Raoul hits upon a scheme to ensnare the Phantom using his own opera as bait. If Christine agrees to sing the principal role, the Phantom is sure to attend.
Christine visits her father’s grave. If she can free herself from his memory she will no longer be in thrall to the Phantom. The Phantom appears to her in the graveyard. His hypnotic influence, however, is broken when Raoul arrives. Enraged, the Phantom declares war on them both.
As Christine performs the Phantom’s opera "Don Juan", she becomes aware that the Phantom has taken the place of Piangi in the role of Don Juan. As their duet finishes, she tears the mask from his face. Surrounded by police, the Phantom brings down the chandelier in the auditorium and escapes,
dragging Christine with him.
Madame Giry agrees to lead Raoul to the Phantom’s underground lair. An angry mob follows. Christine confronts the Phantom: his true disfigurement lies not in his face but in his soul. Raoul appears and the Phantom traps him. The Phantom offers Christine a bizarre choice: she must either stay with him forever or see Raoul killed. The mob drawing ever closer, the Phantom relents and orders them both to go. The mob descends towards the lair, but all that remains of the Phantom is a white mask.
