On Feb. 2, 3 and 4, the school musical, “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” took the stage in the auditorium. Unlike last semester’s show, “You Can’t Take It With You,” this show is infused with musical numbers and medieval vibes. Stemming from the 1975 film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” this musical captures the essence of the Arthurian Legend. In order to do this, changes were made in production of the play, all starting in the costume department.

“Last show was more 30s and 40s, and this is more medieval,” junior Justin Pierce said. “Since it’s more medieval and it’s supposed to be a comedy. We can have more fun with the bright colors.”

Many of the pieces were handsewn by the costume designers. The designers take careful consideration into making each and every one fit to the theme and time period of the play, making them a key component to the set.

“We get our timeline and our setting from the script and we do a basic read through to get our information for what we need,” Pierce said. “We also look at the best aspects of other people’s costumes and spin our own thing on it.”

Because “Spamalot” is a musical and not a regular play like “You Can’t Take It With You,” the stage has a lot of moving parts, bringing the acts and songs to life. This sharp contrast between the two school plays of the year gives tech theatre students an opportunity to explore their skill sets and delve further into the world of set-building.

“The set will be a lot more advanced,” junior Alex Witt said. “There are a lot of intricate and moving pieces. For example we have buildings and castles on wheels and the Star of David flying in. We learned a lot about problem-solving from this show as well as the last show. It’s always a new experience and adventure every time you build a set.”

Being a lead in a play, especially one like this where you have to sing in front of your peers, can be a nerve-wracking experience for many. To take on such a high-profile role, one must need passion, dedication and drive to execute their character to the fullest of its potential. Senior Zack Moore carries these characteristics with him on or off the stage to ensure his preparedness for the show.

“It’s good, as the lead, to come in and be elegant about everything you do,” Moore said. “You need to show why they chose you to be a lead. You need to lead by example. Put all talent aside, being a lead is very important to how a rehearsal is being run now and in the future.”

Like many clubs and organizations across the campus, theatre is a place for people to grow stronger bonds and feel as if they are apart of something great. Whether someone works behind the stage or is front-and-center, everyone feels the sense of community within the theatre program.

“It’s a good way to make friends and talk to people you wouldn’t normally interact with,” Pierce said. “We have a strong bond, so it’s fun.”

It does not matter if someone has been in the theatre program since they were a toddler or just took a shot and auditioned for “Spamalot” as their first play, theatre is a place to welcome all talents and go through the whole process united as one.

“There are people who have been in thousands of shows and for some people this is their first show,” Moore said. “I think it brings a lot of people together and it’s fun too just to meet these new people, there are always some hiccups but the cast is very diverse.”