A Whole New World: “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp” play on Feb. 7-9 will connect classic tale with children’s theater

January 24, 2019
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On feb. 7, 8 and 9, CHS students will perform “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.” However, unlike the many Disney renditions CHS has done in the past—including “The Little Mermaid” last spring—this play is based off of its original tale One Thousand and One Arabian Nights. While original fairy tales are infamous for being much gorier and darke...
As new semester starts, theater looks forward to spring productions
January 23, 2019
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After the winter production, students are now looking ahead to spring productions that will take place in March and April. Students are coming back from winter break, where they may have lost some of their skills. Now, students will begin to practice more and more for their upcoming shows, allowing the...
On the Edge of Tradition: CHS’ first fall musical aims to set new tradition

September 21, 2018
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Tonight, the performing arts department will embark on a new tradition with its first, of what it hopes to be annual, fall musical: “Edges.” This musical is a song cycle composed by American songwriting duo Pasek & Paul, and its central message is about growth and self-discovery. Director Samuel...
Theater productions to prepare for opening night of “Peter and the Starcatcher”

February 6, 2018
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Theater productions is currently preparing for opening night of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The cast will perform this production from Feb. 8 to 10, with showings at 7 p.m. and an additional showing at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10. Maggie Cassidy, theatre arts teacher and director of “Peter and the Starcat...
A Different Kind of Artist: Q&A with junior Charlotte Seidensticker, stage and special effects makeup artist

Hannah Glazier, Entertainment Reporter
February 23, 2017
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How did you get into makeup? It kind of started that I was just watching makeup youtube videos and thought, “Oh this is cool. I'm going to see if my mom can get me makeup at the drugstore and I try that.” Freshman year I joined makeup crew for the fall play and it ended up being fun and I enj...
CHS theater to target children’s story towards larger, older audience

Sam Shi, Reporter
January 27, 2017
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This year’s winter production, “Charlotte’s Web,” will run from Feb. 9 to 11. This play has not been produced by CHS since 1994. Jim Peterson, director of theater and film, said he chose this child-friendly production because it added variety to CHS’s plays. “Even though our students ...
Students to participate in young adult cast musical productions during the summer

May 19, 2016
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As the end of the school year approaches, many students look for activities to keep them busy in the summer. While many find summer jobs or vacation spots, junior Seth VanNatter has different plans. He said this summer he will play the character Carlos in “Legally Blonde” at the Booth Tarkington...
CHS Theater to perform spring musical

May 10, 2016
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The CHS Theater will perform its spring musical “Godspell” from May 12 to 15. According to director John Burlace, the show is a series of songs and moralistic stories taken from familiar Biblical references. Sophomore Eric Bembenek plays the role of Judas in the musical and said, as one of the d...
“Fences” at IRT showcases phenomenal actors, strong message

March 23, 2016
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The Indiana Repertory Theater (IRT) is widely known as one of the most prestigious theaters in all of Indiana. Knowing this, I came into their theater to watch the show “Fences” expecting to be amazed. I was not disappointed. In fact, I was blown away by the pure talent and emotional range of the acto...
CHS theater to rehearse for spring musical

March 23, 2016
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The CHS theater recently began rehearsals for the spring musical “Godspell.” Director John Burlace said the show is a series of songs and moralistic stories taken from familiar Biblical references. Sophomore Eric Bembenek plays Judas in the musical. According to Bembenek, Judas is one of the disciples...
CHS Theater to rehearse for winter production

January 8, 2016
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The CHS Theater is to rehearse for its winter production, “Romeo and Juliet.” The well-known play by William Shakespeare is about two teenagers named Romeo and Juliet who fall in love but are forbidden to be together because they come from rivaling families. The show will run from Feb. 4 to 6...
CHS Theater to perform fall production

November 10, 2015
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The CHS Theater is to perform its fall production, “The 39 Steps,” from Nov. 12 to 14. The original 1935 film is about a man who tries to help a counterespionage agent but stands accused when the agent is killed. He must then go on the run to save himself as well as stop a spy ring that attempts...