The WLHS Theatre Department presents SHORTS 22 on May 11, 12, & 13. The production will comprise two short plays and a short film, both directed and produced by students. The one-act plays are comical “whodunnits”: Murder in Little Grimley by David Tristram, directed by Ainslie O’Connor; and Any Body for Tea? by C.B. Gilford, directed by Rachel Dumas. The short film, “Is This Brownsville?”, is directed and co-written by Grace Furrow. The quirky film tells the story through the different perspectives of three small town reporters. They are tasked by their hard-nosed editor with getting the scoop on a local Beanie Baby club who have come into possession of a very rare and expensive plush toy. Each performance begins 7pm and tickets are $8. Tickets are general admission and can be purchased at the door or online (click the ticket link above).

Hello everybody! We really appreciate everyone taking the time to come out and audition. You all did phenomenal and we are proud of each and every one of you. This was a hard production to cast. If you are not on the cast list, please continue to audition! Thank you all again, and good night!

ANY BODY FOR TEA?

C. Williams: Nico Vick Beaudin

O’Finn: Ian Krubel

Hildegarde: Emerson Parker

Birdie: Elizabeth Meyers 

Amantha: Natalie Glausi

Lucy: Sophia Burden

Elizabeth: Mashayla Scott

Kramer: Micah Goodman

Nettie: Ellie Seward

MURDER IN LITTLE GRIMLEY

Gordon: Patrick Tervo

Bernard: Thomas Greyerbiehl

Joyce: Lainey Shevlin

Margaret: Maude Lundberg

Detective: Mira Jansen

IS THIS BROWNSVILLE?

I: Patrick Tervo

R: Thomas Greyerbiehl

S: Rowan Sechrist

ME: Ellie Seward

EDITOR: Malaika Ruirie

Beanie Baby Club Members & Other Characters TBD

– Aether Meyers

– Sophia Burden

– Evan McCreary

– Max Halverson

– Garrett Seidel

– Maggie MacKenzie

– Kenna Elysia-Jones

– Natalie Glausi

– Maude Lundberg

Please reach out to Shorts advisor, Jon Ares with any questions or concerns – aresj@wlwv.k12.or.us.

Stage Management will be in touch about schedules and such.

Congrats!!!

West Linn High School Theatre Arts Department presents This Random World by Steven Dietz.

We want to believe that serendipity brings us together; but is that Just a myth? Mining the comedy of missed connections, This Random World asks the serious question of how often we travel parallel paths throughout the world without noticing. From an ailing woman who plans one final trip, to her daughter planning one great escape and her son falling prey to a prank gone wrong, this funny, intimate, and heartbreaking play explores the lives that may be happening just out of reach of our own.

Opening night is March 4, and the show runs March 5, 10, 11, and 12. Held in the Black Box Studio Theatre, curtain for each performance is 7pm. The production is recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students, and can be purchased online at www.wlhstheatre.org. Tickets can also be purchased at the door, but will be limited due to keeping a safe capacity in the black box.

CAST:

Scottie Ward               GRACE FURROW                                                       

Tim Ward                    IAN KRUBEL                                                   

Beth Ward                  RACHEL DUMAS                                                         

Bernadette                  AINSLIE O’CONNOR                           

Rhonda                        LAINEY SHEVLIN                    

Claire                           ELLIE SEWARD

Gary                            EVAN McCREARY

PRODUCTION:

Production Stage Manager             Catherine Berry

Assistant Stage Manager                Hadley Smith

Sound Design                                     Sebastian Handegard

Property Design                                 Gracie Faust & Maggie MacKenzie

Stagehand                                           Chelsea Duncan

Costume and Makeup Design       Annie Kaiser, Max Chenier, & Hailey Cyphers

Set and Lighting Design                  Jon Ares

Direction                                             Steven Beckingham

This one was a hard, hard, hard one to cast. Well done and congrats to all.

The following people, please meet at 3:30 on Monday Jan 10 for a read through/table work. We will go until 6. Production Stage Manager, Cate Berry, will eventually email about scheduling and calendar access.

Scottie Ward               GRACE FURROW                                                       

Tim Ward                    IAN KRUBEL                                                   

Beth Ward                  RACHEL DUMAS                                                         

Bernadette                  AINSLIE O’CONNOR                                

Rhonda                        LAINEY SHEVLIN              

Claire                           ELLIE SEWARD

Gary                            EVAN McCREARY

Live improv (not improve) is back at West Linn High School, Friday 12/17 and Saturday 12/18. Eric Nepom, esteemed lion tamer, has been working with theatre students on characterization, collaboration, and on-the-spot storytelling. With lights, sound, pantomimed horse riding, and even a very abridged improvised version of A Christmas Carol, you are sure to find at least one moment to laugh at. Tickets are $7 and must be purchased in advance. Go to http://www.wlhstheatre.org/show-one/tickets/ .

The first The Den Improv Troupe meeting will take place Tuesday November 30 from 3:30-5 in the Black Box. The second meeting is the following day, Wednesday December 1 (early release) from 1:30-3:30. To be a performer within the troupe, you must attend the majority of the rehearsals. All rehearsals, the dress, and performances are on the calendar: https://www.wlhstheatre.org/all-events-calendar/

If you have a conflict, let us know.

See you there!!!!

The initial meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday Nov 17 from 3:30-5pm is now canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled to the week after Thanksgiving break.

IMPROV TROUPE TIME!!!!!

The first meeting will be next week, Wednesday Nov 17 from 3:30-5 in the black box. We want people with all levels of experience….especially if you have never done it before!

Improv Night performances are December 17 & 18.

Tickets for our fall musical, “The Pirates of Penzance” go on sale this Halloween Sunday, 10/31! Purchase online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/wlhs/1101. You can also call the box office for hours – 503.673.7939.

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Presenting the rollicking classic operetta……but set in the 1950s! Think, “The Outsiders” meets Annette and Frankie’s “Beach Party.” Frederic, a junior “pirate”, has fulfilled his indenture, and leaves his rebellious gang. But instead of sticking with Ruth, his nurse-maid, he falls for the beatnik beauty, Mabel. Amid Fred and Mabel’s courtship, the “pirate” gang return to confront Fred, Mabel, Mabel’s sisters, and their father, “Major” General Stanley. A goofy gaggle of Lifeguard Police, and their Sergeant, arrive on the scene, attempting to save the day. Accompanied by the WLHS Symphonic Choir and members of the WLHS Orchestra and Symphonic Band, the production promises to be an energetic and humorous dive back into live theatre. We cordially invite you to safely join the party November 12, 13, 18, 19, or 20 at 7pm.

We appreciate you following these WLWV District guidelines when you attend:

• 1) Masks must be worn at all times (5 yrs and older) in the lobby and seating area.
• 2) No food or drink, including water, may be consumed in the seating area or lobby (with exception of the drinking fountains.)
• 3) Please distance family groups/households from each other.  The seating chart for each performance will be designed with empty seats between groups.  If you are not able to accommodate your party in available seats, please contact Annie Kaiser at kaisera@wlwv.k12.or.us

Come join Thespian Troupe 1915 for info, games, and a drawing to win 2 complimentary tickets for the entire WLHS Theatre season! We will also be joining choir folks for a friendly game of kick ball!

1.30 on the Tennis courts!