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Andrew Prevost as Drew and Adah Mosher as Sherrie in ROCK OF AGES (Youth Edition). Photo by Mikki Shaffner.

Cincinnati, OH – Following their previous success from their production of Aristophanes: The Birds, The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department is eager to welcome audiences to their junior high musical, Rock of Ages (Youth Performance Edition). The show runs May 9-11, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Set on L.A.’s famous Sunset Strip in 1987, Rock of Ages Youth Edition tells the story of Drew, a city boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, who have both traveled to L.A. to chase their dreams of making it big and falling in love. This classic love story is set against the troubles at the Dupree Room, a “legendary temple of rock ‘n’ roll excellence” under threat by developers of being torn down and replaced with a strip mall. The threats of closure bring legendary rocker Stacee Jaxx to town, and an opportunity for Drew to chase his dream to rock out with the best.

Trouble brews as Drew abandons Sherrie for his dream of stardom, rock ‘n’ roll bad boy Stacee lures Sherrie away, and the Dupree Room is surrendered to developers. Can Drew and Sherrie rescue their love? And can the Dupree Room be saved before it’s too late?

Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for students. They are now available, and can be purchased at: https://sites.google.com/view/whhstheatredepartment/tickets.

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

Jillian Hawkins as Justice Chevalier in ROCK OF AGES (Youth Edition). Photo by Mikki Shaffner.

The Walnut Hills High School Class of 1964 Performing Arts Fund

• Wings Walnut Hills Theatre Boosters
• Solution Roofing
• Riverview Heating and Cooling
• Drs. Betsy and Brian Peerless

Featuring Roman Wise as Lonny, Andrew Prevost as Drew, Aidyn Montgomery as Dennis, Adah Mosher as Sherrie, Violet Kimnach as Regina, Amelia Hoops as Hilda, Wesley Bailey as Franz, Levi Singer as Stacee Jaxx, Ash Kertpet as Constance/Ensemble, Jillian Hawkins as Justice Charlier, Emmanuel Magba-Kamara as Ja’Keith Gill, Trip Daly as Band Guitarist/Tom/Ensemble, Alex Cabral as Band Lead Guitarist/Jerry/Ensemble, Greta Linser as Band Pianist, Noa Jaffee as Mother/Ensemble, Sebastian Garitson as Father/Band Bassist/Ensemble, Jonas Warner as Mayor/Band Drummer/Ensemble, Noah Leventhal as Mugger/Ensemble, Rachel Everingham as Waitress #1/Ensemble, Sophia Puthoff as Waitress #2/Ensemble, Myah Firhaus as Waitress #3/Ensemble, Anodyne Ensminger as Protester #1/Ensemble, Felix Leslie as Protester #2/ Ensemble, Naomi Madaris as Protester #3/Ensemble, and Mo’Naee Newbill-Asbury, Eleanor Augustynen, Olivia Brock, Charlie Hans, Katherine Hoffman, Carolina Junewick, Adela Kinnear, Sami Ray, Hazel Rooksberry, Ava Williams, and Evelyn Schuett as Ensemble.

Directed by Mike Sherman
Co-Assistant Directed by Emma Dalton, Clare Graff, and Wolf Singer
Technical Direction by Helen A. Raymond-Goers
Student Choreography- Lael Ingram and Izzy Lachey
Production Stage Manager- Katie Berich
Assistant Stage Managers- Laylah Torrain and AJ Frecker
Costume Designer- Alice Carmicle
Hair and Makeup Designer- Emma Dalton
Lighting Designer- Abigail Kershner
Props Designer- Peri Brenner and Jana Smith
Scenic Designer- Max Rush and William Boone
Sound Designer- Cristian Grover and Maya Busche
Marketing and Publicity Heads- Lizzy Rebber and Adelaide Linser
Head Electrician- Maya Busche