“This year was definitely an into the unknown situation. We weren’t quite sure how we were going to do anything,” admitted Randi Lundgren. As the Theatre Arts Director and Fine Arts Department Head at Godby High School, the idea of not offering her students an opportunity to participate in theatre was unthinkable. “We need the arts in times like this.” 

Despite the pandemic, she decided the show must go on and, to do that safely, she needed to think in new and innovative ways.

Lundgren applied for and received an Arts Education Grant from the Council on Culture & Arts. The grant was made possible this year through philanthropic support from the Duke Energy Foundation’s Powerful Communities program.

With the grant and additional funds provided by the school district, Lundgren was able to purchase two cameras with tripods, two boom microphones, some lighting and a backdrop.

The new equipment has been used by students to record an original production called “The Art of Healing.” This show features the entire fine arts department and will include band and choral performances, dances, as well as dramatic monologues and skits.  

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