BOSS 2023 - The Nor'easters

For our two-part set that earned us 1st place at BOSS 2023, we were given the unique theme of a man-made structure that inspired us, as well as the challenge to take a look at the deeper meaning of that structure. Influenced by our recent trip to San Francisco, we chose the Golden Gate Bridge. We wanted to explore the dichotomous nature of the bridge, as it was originally a symbol of patriotism and financial prosperity in its early years, yet eventually gained a dark notoriety for being the top location in the United States for deaths by suicide. Our set represents how looks can be deceiving, as our seemingly rich society is broken with a devastating mental health epidemic.

Credits:
She (opb. Dwara)
Solo: Jackie Pottle
Arranged by: Shams Ahmed

Intro (Part 1)
Spoken Word: David Schaeffer
Arranged by: Blake Farfan

Million Dollar Baby (opb. Ava Max)
Solo: Lauren Garcia
Arranged By: Shams Ahmed

Intro (Part 2)/Please Stay
Poem: “Richard Cory” by Edwin Arlington Robinson
Originally Composed By: Jake Runestad
Reimagined by: Blake Farfan
Spoken Word: David Schaeffer and Blake Farfan

Called You Again (opb. Lizzy McAlpine)
Solo: Lauren Garcia and Jackie Pottle
Arranged By: Blake Farfan

Vocal Percussion: Abhinav Muraleedaran
Choreography: Miguel Aninon
Cinematography: Kalos Chu
Video Editing: Kalos Chu
Audio Production: Angela Ugolini of Aurum Productions
Lighting: Ben Ockert

If you or someone you know is struggling, help can just be one call away:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Hotline:
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/nati...

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
https://www.nami.org/help