Life in the Pit

Students in the pit spend hours working on the play to provide the background music that enhances the actor's performances so much. | Photo Credit: Sophia Ford, The Dixie Blog

Life in the Pit
by Mack Peterson
Staff Writer, Flyer Flash


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Dixie High School is known for its drama and music. It is a lead competitor with local Tuachan school for performing arts. The amount of work and effort put into the play is difficult to comprehend, yet Mr. Saxton, Mr. Stucki and Mrs. Snow accomplish it every year with perfection. 


Although the actors receive almost all credit for the spectacular performance little thought and applause is given to the music department. The pit is what makes the play pop and come to life. Their music is rehearsed continuously until every participant has the notes mastered. 


Imagine watching Les Miserables and closing your eyes to picturing what is happening up on stage. This is exactly what the musicians in the pit deal with every night it is performed. “To tell you the truth, I've never seen any play by Dixie High School. I'd love to, now that I have every line memorized of every character,” said Pit musician Chris Flinders. They can only perceive what is going on up above, but it is a sacrifice they are willing to make in order to exceed in music. 


Many think the pit is the best seat in the house with the music playing so loudly. Some tend to sing along with the actors. All of the pit musicians at Dixie find something enjoyable to do while listening to the amazing vocals and melody of the mini orchestra. 


In a survey only about five percent of pit participants would rather be in the play, which definitely shows their dedication and camaraderie developed throughout their experiences together. While many are wishful that Dixie had an open pit, the musicians are truly grateful to be a part of this play and contribute even with the sacrifices they have made.