IGNITE Winter 2018 | Page 10

THE Art OF TEACHING Arts SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARCHBISHOP WOOD FINE ARTS PROGRAM Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster Township boasts one of the largest, most accomplished arts and music programs in the region. We asked four of the program’s faculty about their roles, their challenges, and their proudest moments. CHRIS SEIFERT Theater Program Director On the first day of rehearsal, and my first day of working with everyone, I announced that the opening number of “The Addams Family” would be completely done within the following two days. I could sense everyone thinking, “Oh, yeah, sure Chris.” But then one cast member saw we were getting through a large portion on that first day, and said, “Chris doesn’t play.” And that became my motto. It’s true, we do work very hard — but we remember to have fun too. 10