Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Building on its stamp as a "world-renowned" program, Shorewood High School Drama fielded more than a dozen awards from 25 nominations for its winter and spring productions.
Building on its stamp as a "world-renowned" program, Shorewood Drama garnered 25 nominations and brought home 13 Tommy Awards for its productions of Spring Awakening and Godspell. Out of 14 nominations for the statewide honor, Shorewood High School's theater program received awards for its spring production Spring Awakening — a rock adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 expressionist play, which tells the story of 19th century German teenagers facing issues related to sexuality. Shorewood Drama also fielded one award, from 10 nominations, for its winter musical Godspell. The musical by Stephen Schwartz is a modern account of the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The relevant and powerful musical questions and analyzes everyday choices …
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Shorewood High School drama students rehearsed this week as they prepared for six performances of the controversial musical.
Shorewood Drama's production of Spring Awakening opens Friday in the high school auditorium. Ticket information is available here; they run $10 for adults and $5 for students. The rock adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 expressionist play tells the story of 19th century German teenagers facing issues related to their sexuality. The controversial, Tony Award-winning musical hit Broadway in 2006. It had been banned in Germany (and in the United States) due to its controversial subject matter. It deals with taboo topics like suicide, teen pregnancy, masturbation and sexual assault. Performances run Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and continue May 16, 17, 18 at 7 p.m. at 1701 E. Capitol Dr.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Suicide, teen pregnancy, masturbation and sexual assault, among other taboo topics, will take center stage at Shorewood High School this spring, as drama students tackle the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.
In a little more than a week, Shorewood High School will become the first traditional public school in the nation to put on a production of Spring Awakening. The rock adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 expressionist play tells the story of 19th century German teenagers facing issues related to their sexuality. The controversial, Tony Award-winning musical hit Broadway in 2006. It had been banned in Germany (and in the United States) due to its controversial subject matter. It deals with taboo topics like suicide, teen pregnancy, masturbation and sexual assault. Tickets went on sale last month, and run $10 for adults and $5 for students. Performances run May 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 at 7 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on May 12. …
Monday, April 15, 2013
Tickets run $10 for adults, $5 for students for Shorewood Drama's production of "Spring Awakening" this May. The rock adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 expressionist play deals with taboo topics like suicide, teen pregnancy and masturbation.
Tickets are now available for Shorewood Drama's production of Spring Awakening this May. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. The rock adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 expressionist play tells the story of 19th century German teenagers facing issues related to their sexuality. The controversial, Tony Award-winning musical hit Broadway in 2006. It had been banned in Germany (and in the United States) due to its controversial subject matter. It deals with taboo topics like suicide, teen pregnancy, masturbation and sexual assault. Performances run May 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 at 7 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on May 12.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
A cast of 22 actors present the Stephen Schwartz musical, which questions and analyzes everyday choices between right and wrong through song and dance.
Shorewood High School drama will present the upbeat and energetic musical Godspell Feb. 7 through 10. The musical by Stephen Schwartz is a modern and refreshing account of the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The relevant and powerful musical questions and analyzes everyday choices between right and wrong through song and dance. The high school cast includes 22 actors, a live pit orchestra featuring SHS band students, and a crew of over 20 technical theatre artists. All performances will be in the Shorewood High School Auditorium, 1701 E. Captiol Dr., at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available from any cast member, by mailing your order to Shorewood High …
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Drama students will put on a rendition of the Tony award-winning Nov. 1 through 4 in the Shorewood High School auditorium.
Shorewood High School drama students will bring you the comedy, Lend Me a Tenor, Nov. 1 through 4. Shows start at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Lend Me a Tenor is a Tony award-winning comedy by Ken Ludwig. Set in September 1934, the general manager of the Cleveland Opera Company, Saunders, is preparing for the performance of the famous Tito Morelli. But alas, through an odd turn of events, Tito turns out to be a no-show, and Saunders gives the part to his assistant, Max. Max succeeds as Morelli, but suddenly the real Morelli shows up, and soon two Titos are running around in costume, along with two women in lingerie that believe they are with the real Tito Morelli. Reserved seats will be assigned to those who pre-purchase tickets. Tickets …
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
A UW-Milwaukee professor and seasoned theater director will discuss the operatic adaptations of the works of William Shakespeare over a four session course.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The Shorewood Senior Resource Center will present a series of programs about operatic adaptations of the works of William Shakespeare. The first of four classes will be held Nov. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. on the ground floor of the Shorewood Village Center, 2010 E. Shorewood Blvd. During the course of these four sessions the presenter, Corliss Phillabaum, will discuss operatic adaptations of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Romeo and Juliet," "The Merry Wives of Windsor," "Hamlet" and even a classic Broadway musical based on "The Taming of the Shrew." Phillabaum is a UW-Milwaukee emeritus professor of theatre who has directed operatic productions there for 20 years, and presented pre-curtain talks for the Florentine Opera Milwaukee for more …
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Friday, July 20, 2012
The Players of Shorewood Drama Jr.'s production of "Winnie the Pooh" runs Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the Shorewood High School auditorium
Journey through Hundred Acre Wood with the Players of Shorewood Drama Jr. during their production of "Winnie the Pooh" running this weekend. Featuring all the classic characters, the show runs 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the Shorewood High School auditorium, 1701 E. Capitol Dr. Tickets can be purchased in the Shorewood Recreation Department office during business hours for $5 or call 414.963.6313 ext. 4 for ticket information.
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An armed gunman raided a movie theater in Colorado during a midnight showing of the new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises," killing at least 12 people and wounding many more.
Though it happened several states over — in Colorado — the news of at least 12 people dead and dozens of people injured during a midnight showing of the new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises," really hit home for some Milwaukee area residents. "It's scary. I know people that went to the midnight show here and if I was able to I would have gone to one," Stephen Milek posted on the Greendale Patch Facebook page. "What should have been an exciting weekend for movie fans is now overshadowed by this senseless tragedy. " Lisa Miller wrote on the Greenfield Patch Facebook page that she would actually be hesitant to hit the theaters after hearing the news. "Tragedy can strike anywhere, any time, and no one is immune," Miller wrote. "We can't …
Monday, May 21, 2012
A look at this week's local events and news.
Here's a look at what's coming up this week in Shorewood. If we're missing something, please add it to the calendar. Village Board meeting Monday — Officials are scheduled to consider an agreement for new playground equipment on Atwater Beach and discuss whether to refill the vacant position of Department of Public Works director of operations, among other things, at a regular Village Board meet on Monday. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall, 3930 N. Murray Ave. School Board meeting Tuesday — In addition to soliciting more comment on the two finalists for superintendent after community meetings were held last week, school officials will consider approval of long-time and beloved Theater Director Barbara Gensler at a regular …
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spades12
5:20 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013
I think some parts of these articles are simply copied from the first post on Spring Awakening or are a variation and possibly quoted. Also, I believe Patch is not attempting to portray it's opinion but to be informative on what is going on/being said about the show. more ›