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Theater cast recites choreography for the Cell Block Tango for the new production of “Chicago: Teen Edition.”

Setting the stage for a fantastic show

Johanna Kaplan and Modesty Manion October 10, 2022

As November approaches, so does the fall musical. This year, Park theater will dazzle audiences with their production of “Chicago: Teen Edition.” According to theater director Jodi Schifsky, the subject...

Junior Phoebe McKinney practices her role as Elle Woods, working on her singing and choreography Nov. 21. Shows will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23 and 2 p.m. Nov. 24.

Junior plays Elle Woods in ‘Legally Blonde’

Sofie Geretz November 22, 2019

According to junior Phoebe McKinney, playing Elle Woods in Park’s production of “Legally Blonde” is the largest role she has ever had in a production. “I've had leads in the past, but nothing...

Sophomores Olivia Brown and Mackenzie Peshong rehearse the opening number of the upcoming fall musical "Legally Blonde" Sept. 30. Dancers for the show routinely meet to drill the numbers. "Legally Blonde" will open at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Auditorium.

Theater rehearses dance numbers for ‘Legally Blonde’

Maggie Klaers and Emily Ziessman November 4, 2019

Dance captain and senior Ruby Stillman said “Legally Blonde” uses dances to relay the message of the story. “Dance numbers are really important because they’re really entertaining and they’re...

Choreographer Julianne Mundale, junior Lilly Strathman, sophomore Dayanara Mora Zengel and freshmen Haley Nielson and Gwendolyn Rockler-Gladen rehearse the opening number of “Legally Blonde”. The show will open 7 p.m., Nov. 15 in the Auditorium.

Theater prepares for fall musical

Maggie Klaers and Emily Ziessman September 30, 2019

According to thespian president senior Ruby Stillman, Park’s next production is set to be “Legally Blonde”. “(‘Legally Blonde’) deals with really tough topics in a fun way. Feminism, obviously,...

Thespians painted the senior wall Nov. 3 to advertise the fall musical "9 to 5." The wall was repainted Nov. 8, after offensive slurs vandalized the wall.

Fall musical advertisement vandalized

Abby Intveld and Dani Orloff November 10, 2018

Seeing the words “so gay” and “boo” spray painted over theater’s advertisement for “9 to 5 the Musical,” senior thespian president Nietzsche Deuel said she was disappointed at the immature...

Senior Emma Yarger, Junior Ruby Stillman and Sophomore Phoebe MicKinney rehearse their lines in preparation for their upcoming musical '9 to 5'.

Theater to put on ‘9 to 5 the Musical’ this fall

Sofia Seewald and Maggie Klaers September 18, 2018

According to theater director Jodi Hatzenbeller, the upcoming fall performance, “9 to 5 the Musical,” is a ‘70s show based around sexism in the workplace. “The musical is based on a movie that...

Theater members practice a dance routine for the upcoming musical "Big Fish," Sept. 20.

‘Big Fish’ to dive into plot depth

Nicole Sanford September 20, 2017

According to theater director Jodi Hatzenbeller, this year’s fall musical deviates from previous shows with its enchanting storyline and scenery. “(The fall musical is) a story of epic tales and...

Junior Lukas Levin practices with the rest of the cast on stage before the showing of this years fall musical "The Drowsy Chaperone."

Fall musical wraps up

D'aviyan Robinson, Hanna Schechter, Willard Huyck, and December 3, 2016

Junior cast member Maddy Kapel loved performing throughout the duration of the fall musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone”. Kapel said she felt comfortable on stage and appreciates the experience. “The...

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