a person who is proficient
in the art of acting, singing
rare to find someone who can
seamlessly switch between the
roles of director, writer and actor.
Sometimes the dialogue is a
important" aspects, or the direction is not apparent.
created by Jasmine Howard, a
recent Beachwood High School
graduate. For her senior project,
Howard combined her love for
the arts by writing, directing and
acting The Me They All See, a play
about a young woman (Ella) who
pays the ultimate price due to
greed, jealousy, and a first (and
final) dose of heroine.
found a voice as a playwright:
quirky, edgy and filled with
references to Harry Potter. She
also enjoyed the non-linear sto-
rytelling, jumping back and forth
between the good and bad, past
and present, and between views
from different characters of the
events as they unfolded. No
stones were left unturned, but
you had a "what's next?" feeling
throughout her performance.
movement which was snake-like
creepy and sinister. She illustrated
so much just through movement.
She also did a wonderful job of
balancing this character's vulnera-
bility, rage and relatable character-
istics to an audience.
place. Being with her through
the process, she knows how to
talk to actors and to have their
creativity shine because she is
also an actress. Her complex,
gaze into their souls.
the way up to aristocracy (quite
literally). Howard has done this in
her play, one in which people of all
ages can relate. As a result, she cre-
ated a beautiful, theatrical piece.
Program of the Performing Arts.
On Friday, May 20, she received
the highest award from the pro-
gram, the Renaissance Award,
which is only presented to one
student in the graduating class
who demonstrates the ability to
work in stage, lighting, directing,
acting and various areas of the
theatrical field. Howard will con-
tinue her education at The New
School in New York, specializing
in the performing arts.