Category Archives: High School Theatre

ELF the Musical at Loveland High School Nov. 13-16

Christmas spirit starts early in Loveland with a production of ELF the Musical at Loveland High School November 13th – 16th.  This show is a great start to the family holidays and will have you pulling out your decorations extra early.

A baby who crawled into Santa’s sack and grew up at the North Pole with the elves finds out he actually is human.  When he sets off to find his family in New York City, Buddy’s adventures show him the good and the bad of live in the big city.

Will people believe he really knows “the big guy”?  Can he raise enough Christmas spirit to get Santa’s sleigh to fly and save his dad’s publishing company from ruin?

Over 70 students are involved in this production –  the backstage crew, the actors singing and dancing on stage, and the orchestra playing the stick-in-your-head sparklejollytwinklejingley tunes.

Performances are Wed-Fri at 7pm, Sat at 2pm & 7pm.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and senior citizens.

Order yours here: https://lovelandhstheater.wixsite.com/lhsdrama/box-office

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LORD OF THE FLIES Runs Nov. 1-3

AHS_Lord of the FliesLORD OF THE FLIES
Anderson Theatre in collaboration with Turpin High School
Nov. 1-3
Turpin High School [Anderson Township]

Directed by Chad Weddle

Official cast list |

A stage adaptation of the classic William Golding novel, where of a group of English school boys are stranded on an island and forced to confront not only the defects of their society, but the defects of their own natures.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 1-2 at 7pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 2pm

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Anderson and Turpin Theatres Collaborate on the Musical CHICAGO: Teen Edition This October

AHS_ChicagoChicago is a legendary, Tony award-winning musical about fame, fortune and acquittal. Set in the roaring 20’s, it tells the story of Roxie Hart, a young woman starved for fame who murders her lover and ends up behind bars. There she meets vaudeville performer and fellow inmate Velma Kelly, along with a collection of accused murderess all vying for the spotlight, the headlines, and their ticket to freedom.

Made into a movie in 2002 which won 6 Academy Awards, Chicago features iconic choreography by Bob Fosse and show-stopping musical numbers like “All that Jazz” and “Cell Block Tango.” Chicago is a masterful, musical commentary on American celebrity culture. In this production—adjusted by the published for school-age audiences and performers—students from both Anderson and Turpin high schools will wow audiences with a dazzling performance that is not to be missed.

Tickets  can be purchased by visiting AndersonTheatre.com and following the link to our online ticket seller. Note that a special $10 price for Seniors and students is available during this pre-sale only: all tickets at the door will be $15.

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CHICAGO: Teen Edition Runs Oct. 25-27

CHICAGO: Teen Edition
Anderson High School
Oct. 25-27
AHS Titus Theatre [Anderson Township]

Directed by Nate Bissinger

Official cast list |

Chicago is a legendary, Tony award-winning musical about fame, fortune and acquittal. Set in the roaring 20’s, it tells the story of Roxie Hart, a young woman starved for fame who murders her lover and ends up behind bars. There she meets vaudeville performer and fellow inmate Velma Kelly, along with a collection of accused murderess all vying for the spotlight, the headlines, and their ticket to freedom.

  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 25-26 at 7pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 3pm

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The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department Welcomes Audiences Back to the Stage for William Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT

Cincinnati, OH – Returning to the stage for the first time this season, The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department is eager to welcome audiences to their fall play, the legendary comedy Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare. The show runs October 17-19, 2024 at 7 p.m. and October 19th at 2p.m.

Set in the fictional “island resort” of Illyria, this enchanting tale follows the adventures of Viola, a shipwrecked maiden who disguises herself as a man named Cesario. Amidst mistaken identities, unrequited love, and uproarious hijinks, Viola finds herself ensnared in a whirlwind of romantic entanglements. As the Countess Olivia falls for Viola/Cesario, who is actually in love with the Duke Orsino, the stage is set for a riotous yet heartwarming exploration of love’s twists and turns. Filled with witty wordplay, memorable characters, and timeless themes of identity and desire, Twelfth Night promises to captivate audiences of all ages with its blend of humor, romance, and revelry.

Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for students.Tickets go on sale September 23, and can be purchased at: https://sites.google.com/view/whhstheatredepartment/tickets

This production and the entire WHHS Theatre Season is graciously sponsored by:

  • The Walnut Hills High School Class of 1964 Performing Arts Fund
  • Wings Walnut Hills Theatre Boosters
  • WHHS Parent Association
  • Solution Roofing
  • Riverview Heating and Cooling

J. Clark Sayre as Sir Toby Belch & Andrew Canter as Malvolio. Photo by Mikki Shaffner.

Featuring Lauryn Shafer as Viola,  Caroline Lovelace as Olivia, Charles Burdsall as Orsino, Zachary Stucker as Sebastian, Andrew Canter as Malvolio, Larena Peart as Maria, Clark Sayre as Sir Toby Belch, James Overton as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Jonathan Rubin as Feste, Elijah Cook as Fabian, Ad Kennedy as Antonio, Jude Shotwell as Valentine, Roux Maynard as Curio, Emmanuel Magba-Kamara as Captain/Hotel Staff, Aubrey Lowe as Servant/Sailor/Hotel Staff, Aidyn Montgomery as First Officer/Sailor/Hotel Staff, Naomi Madris as Second Officer/Sailor/Hotel Staff, Norah Boehm as Priestess/Sailor/Hotel Staff, Scarlett Frank as Sailor/Hotel Staff, Sami Ray as Sailor/Hotel Staff, and Devlin Kennedy as Sailor/Hotel Staff

  • Directed by Mike Sherman
  • Technical Director/Scenic Designer/Hair and Makeup Designer-  Helen A. Raymond-Goers
  • Production Stage Manager/Head Electrician- Abbie Kershner
  • Assistant Stage Manager- McKenzie Bell
  • Production Manager- Nyla Shahanavaz
  • Costume Designer/Costume Manager- Alice Carmicle
  • Lighting Designer- Dallon Hatton
  • Props Designer/Props Manager- Peri Brenner
  • Sound Designer- Edmund Gimbert
  • Marketing and Publicity Head- Adelaide Linser
  • Assistant Hair and Makeup Head- Piper Hawkins

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