NDHS Theater Students recorded two of August Wilson most
powerful dramas--The Piano Lesson and Fences--as a radio play,
using sound equipment recently purchased for the school.
"Berta Berta" is a chain-gang song from the 1930's
and centerpiece for much of Wilson's work. It is performed by Block F students
under the direction of Jamie Price.This is followed by a dialogue from The
Piano Lesson, featuring Shayla Hall as Berniece and Marcus Omowale as
her suitor, Avery Brown.
Each student received a copy of their own recording for
posterity. "It's an amazing tool for instruction" says teacher Avram
Kline of the new equipment. "It allows students to assess voice and
expressiveness. I'm planning to record each of my freshmen reading from their essays--it
may do much to improve their writing."
Listen to Berta, Berta
Listen to Piano Lesson
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