The Story: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui is comedy set in gangster America written by Bertolt Brecht in 1941 and follows the life of Arturo Ui as he gradually rises to power by bribing, corrupting, and murdering those standing in his way. It is a parody of the rise of Adolf Hitler. "The play is not so much an attack on Hitler, but rather upon the complacency of the people who were able to resist him, but didn't." ~Bertolt Brecht I have … [Read more...] about ABC: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
ELA’s The Lion King
The Lion King! We collaborated again with our awesome friends to create Inclusion Theatre! Lion king performed October 6-14, 2023 Take a Sneak Peak: Cast List: LIONESSES/STARS Ashlyn Gardner*, Amanda Nestman** Bailey Nelson*, Rosa Howes** Charlotte Arsenault Cyana Griffin*, Julie Rhodes** Lexi Sorensen*, Shaye Haskins** Mariana Morillo GAZELLES/DANCE ENSEMBLE/STARS Ellie Stottmann Mika Munkhsaikhan Paula … [Read more...] about ELA’s The Lion King
TBC 2023: Be Versatile!
TBC, 2023 Performed: August 11 and 12 Director's Note "I LOVE TBC!! This is my 9th year directing TBC. Every year has been a gift; To work and play with such thoroughly delightful teens has been unforgettable! This year we are missing my partner and friend in TBC, Erin Walker: We love you, Erin! This year’s theme, “Be Versatile”, is about studying your strengths and weaknesses and making both stronger; To face your fears and move forward … [Read more...] about TBC 2023: Be Versatile!
ABC’s Peter and the Starcatcher
The Story: Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatcher explores how a young orphan ultimately becomes Peter Pan. Director's Note: “To have faith is to have wings!” I am a huge Peter Pan fan and I have always loved this quote from the book. I love that Peter and the Starcatcher uses it so beautifully as well. I have limitless faith in these actors and you will see them fly tonight! ~Toni Butler" Peter … [Read more...] about ABC’s Peter and the Starcatcher
Footloose
This was an energetic and well-loved production! Footloose performed June 16-26, 2023 Theatre is a beautiful window to the truth in our own lives. While researching my vision for this production, the bridge kept creeping back to my mind. Important things happen to this town on the bridge; the accident that killed four teen-agers and the moment Ariel and Ren finally find someone who can see them the way they want to be seen. Symbolically, … [Read more...] about Footloose
ABC: Into the Woods
This Tony Award winning musical was presented by our Adult Boot Camp. Stephen Sondheim magically weaves together the Grimm's fairy tales with comical and touching genius! Director's Note: “I LOVE Into the Woods! I adore it with all my soul! Listen to the words… really listen. Pay attention to the moral of Act I (sung in the Act I Finale) then compare it to the moral of Act II (sung in the Act II Finale). There is so much to learn from Stephen … [Read more...] about ABC: Into the Woods
TAB’s This is a Test
Come see our Teen Advisory Board in the hysterical comedy by Stephen Gregg, This is a Test! Summary: A dark comedy about the pressures of school, tests, college acceptance, competitive classmates and general teenage angst. Alan is taking is sophomore history test and it feels like the world is working against him... or is it real? April 7 at 7p and 8:30p in The Black Box Tickets: $5 Approximate Running Time: 45 Minutes What is … [Read more...] about TAB’s This is a Test
ELA’s Seussical
ELA's Advance Theatre Class perform this whimsical musical January 20-28, 2023. Director's Note: Seussical is so fun! I love the message “A person’s a person no matter how small”. But it’s not just small, it’s everyone: tall, black, white, handicaped, mean, nice...everyone! I love how Horton stands up for “the small” in all kinds of adversity. I wish everyone could have a friend like Horton! We had a blast creating Seussical for you! The students … [Read more...] about ELA’s Seussical
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
"The Herdman's were the worst kids in the whole history of the world!" And now they are in the Christmas Pageant?! Jen Kroff directed this holiday gem. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever performed December 1-3, 2022 Cast List … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
ELA’s Cinderella
An exciting collaboration with ELA Students and Inclusion Cheer! Cinderella performed October 7-15 , 2022 Cast List *Denotes an Inclusion Actor **Denotes an ELA Inclusion Buddy ENSEMBLES CHRISTOPHER/Boston Muir LIONEL/Brock Harris KING/Kaden Kurtz Aiden Curtis Ashby Carter**, Joshua Anderson* Miles Villastrigo Noah Burket**, Ryker Sorenson** Terence Willis (CREW) Tyson Stark (CREW) FAIRY GODMOTHER/S/Hailey … [Read more...] about ELA’s Cinderella