Tonight, the Maine West Drama Club sponsored their winter Improv Warriors Showcase. The performance was packed full of improv games based on audience suggestion, with the performances eliciting howling laughter! Congratulations to all of the student leaders in Drama Club on a successful first Improv Warriors Showcase! We can't wait for your spring performance!
More pictures from tonight's performance can be found HERE.
You will not want to miss this play! Additional show dates are:
Tickets are $7/students and $10/adults. You are strongly encouraged to get your tickets in advance online at bit.ly/MWBoxOffice.
While most of the show’s content is appropriate for younger audiences, the themes and situations presented are best suited for audiences 12 and older.
To read more about the show, CLICK HERE.
Additional pictures from the play can be found HERE.
Thank you to the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters for your help at tonight's performance!
The fall play, Drop Dead by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, premieres TODAY, Thursday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Maine West Auditorium!
You won't want to miss this nonstop hilarious murder mystery!
Additional show dates are:
Friday, October 14th - 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
Saturday, October 15th - 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
Tickets are $7/students and $10/adults, and you are strongly encouraged to get tickets online in advance at bit.ly/MWBoxOffice.
Parking details can be found HERE.
Have you ever wondered what happened to Wendy Darling at the end of "Peter Pan?" Maine West's spring play, Lost Girl by Kimberly Belflower explores the unexpected consequences that emerge when a life-altering event leaves you forever changed.The play opens in the Maine West Auditorium on Thursday, April 21st at 4:00 p.m., with additional shows on Friday, April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $7/students and $10/adults and can be purchased in advance at bit.ly/MWBoxOffice or at the door.
Check out the article about the play in the Daily Herald!
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The audience at tonight's IMPROV WARRIORS performance were treated to an hour of hilarious improvised scenes inspired by audience suggestion. Congratulations to the IMPROV WARRIORS in Maine West's Drama Club on a belly-busting night of improvisational comedy! You had the audience roaring with laughter!
Thank you to all of the students in Drama Club, and especially the five student leaders - Andrew Stutheit, Ciara Paluck, Lindsey Kulesza, Amelia Foy (not pictured) and Gabi Febus (not pictured) - who trained the troupe of IMPROV WARRIORS for tonight's performance! Thank you to Mr. Harmon for making tonight's performance happen!
More photos from tonight's performance may be found HERE.
There are three more opportunities to catch this show! Bring your friends and family!
SKIP THE LINE, and order tickets in advance online HERE.
If you are unfamiliar with Maine West, a map of where to park can be found HERE.
REMAINING SHOW DATES & TIMES:
Friday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 26th at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 27th at 2:00 p.m.
On Sunday, February 27th at 12:30 p.m. in the Maine West Commons, the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters are sponsoring "Storytime with Belle," a special event for young children in the community.
For just $5 per person, you'll get:
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!
All proceeds go toward the Maine West High School Fine Arts Department & Students!
Pictures from tonight's performance can be found HERE.
A special thank you to the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters and all parent volunteers for your help making this show happen! We couldn't do it without you!
“Beauty and the Beast” is a French fairy tale that was first published in 1740. Since then, this tale of transformation and love has been adapted into books, films, and television shows. In 1992, Disney’s animated film won Academy Awards for best picture, original film score, and for sound mixing. Maine West’s production will include the show stopping tunes “Be Our Guest,” “Gaston,” and “Human Again.”
The cast is made up of 55 students who auditioned and demonstrated skills in acting, singing, and dancing. “The energy of the cast is what stands out the most to me! This year’s turnout for auditions was the biggest this school has seen in recent history,” Harmon says about the cast and the audition turnout. “Watching some of the newer actors learn and engage with the more seasoned actors is amazing to see from a directing perspective.”
The show will be accompanied by a full, live pit orchestra conducted by Bernie Gerstmayr, Maine West Band Director. The orchestra is composed of 27 student musicians from the band and orchestra programs at Maine West.
Behind the scenes is a tech crew of about 20 students, under the direction of auditorium manager Peter McManus. The crew is designing and constructing the set, designing and controlling the lighting, organizing all props, and handling all of the sound engineering. Costumes are being designed by the talented Kate Murphy.
Lex Haliotis, junior tech crew member, mentions how great it is to see a whole new group of people involved in this year’s production and sharing his enjoyable experience on working on the set. “The most enjoyable part of the process for me is the building of sets. It’s really low energy and chill, just getting work done and hanging out. I think the audience will appreciate just how much we do, and how we make a lot of the things we do interesting.“
For many of the new members, creating new connections and new friends has been an added bonus. Daniel Solomon, currently a sophomore, landed the role as Gaston. “I personally have never been in a musical production before. This was my first audition, and I ended up landing a major role for which I'm extremely thankful.” He also shares, “Secondly, the most enjoyable part of the process is watching my peers grow out of their shells, and experience new things alongside me. I've watched friends who have never been comfortable speaking in front of a crowd become full-fledged singers.”
Playing Belle is senior Ali Krieger. She feels that after being in quarantine, when engaging with others was so limited, it has been very enjoyable to rehearse with people again and directly work together. “What makes this production stand out from other productions is the energy, commitment, people, and all the work that we have put into it. Especially, unlike last year, this year we have the wonderful opportunity to perform live again! This musical is giving the students involved a chance to feel like we are getting back to normalcy.”
Be sure not to miss this heartwarming and enchanting tale of “Beauty And The Beast.”
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES:
FEBRUARY 24, 25, 26 at 7:00 pm
FEBRUARY 27 at 2:00 pm
TICKET PRICES: Students $7/ Adults $10 (General Admission)
Because of the popularity of this show, you are strongly encouraged to purchase your tickets in advance. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the show time.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
In addition to the Sunday matinee on February 27th of “Beauty and the Beast” there will be a special event prior to the show: “Storytime with Belle.” This event is sponsored by the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters, and will feature a meet and greet with several members of the cast who will also be reading a story, a photo session with cast members, and surprise gifts for attendees.
All proceeds go to support musical productions at Maine West High School.
February 27, 2022 at 12:30 p.m.- 1:30 pm
TICKET PRICE: $5
TO PURCHASE TICKETS AND RESERVATIONS: http://mainewestfab.com/musical/
This morning, the Maine West Drama and TV, Radio + Film (Broadcasting) programs and teachers, Mr. Harmon and Ms. Orr, welcomed area Middle School students to Maine West to participate in workshops that gave them a little taste of what it is like to be involved in Drama and Broadcasting at Maine West!
Approximately 25 students from Algonquin, Iroquois, Chippewa and the Science & Arts Academy attended the workshops. In the Drama workshop, these students learned some basic improvisation techniques, how to accept and build on each other's ideas, and how to build the confidence needed to take creative risks! In the TV, Radio + Film workshop, the students produced a live TV Show, rotating in the roles of director, anchor, camera operator, technical director and sound engineer. Maine West students helped to lead these students through the morning's activities, and were incredible leaders and mentors!
For more pictures from today's events, click HERE.
If you couldn't make it to tonight's show, we invite your to come to our two additional shows...you won't want to miss it!
