Congratulations to the cast, crew and musicians who put on a spectacular performance of NEWSIES! Also a special thanks to the directors and all of the volunteers who helped to make the show a huge success!
FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE SHOW (FSS)
The Freshman Sophomore Show will be comprised of 3 short one act plays that are performed by the freshman and sophomores and directed by juniors and seniors. Shows will take place on Thursday, January 11, 2024 and Friday, January 12, 2024 at 7 pm in The Little Theater at Groves High School.
Congratulations to all the freshmen and sophomores who were selected to perform in FSS!
Below are the cast lists for all three of the shows:
The 9 Worst Breakups Of All Time
Written By: Ian McWethy
Directed By: Laini Seltzer and
Julia Benedict-Kauffman
Cast:
Katie- Macy Finnerty
Eve- Annie Johnston
Billy/Tony/Cooper/Charlie- Nathan Schreibeis
Betty/Veronica/Julie- Klara Rousseau
Calvin/Elijah/Chesterfield/Tyler- Ari Kutinsky
Manager/Stuffed Animal/Amanda- Lexie Pintar
Jessica/Alarmist Girl/Abby- Isabela Vazquez
Ug/President Lincoln/Guy- Quentin Pierre
Shelly/Ellie/Adi- Caroline Tushman
Rah/Mandy/Friend- Carly Roth
Casting Catastrophes
Written By: A. M. Dittman
Directed By: Cameron Beem and Natalie Hammer
Cast:
Director- Magnus Wojciechowski
Playwright- Helena Zweig
Alex/Kazoo Player- Addy Parchmon
Sharon/Saxophonist- Sydney Foster
JP/Jenny/Lucy- Mariana Palileo
Sandy/Minty/Jerry- Katie Harper
Bob/Brian/Ted/Lee- Michael Brown
Jamie/Godzilla/Salty Red Lou- Zoë Burrell
Super Scary
Written By: Tim Kochenderfer
Directed by: Morgan Goodrich and Ellie Frank
Cast:
Storyteller- Collin Gregory
Janitor/King 2/Theater Teacher- Em Rito
Mayor/Devil/Adam- Ravi Gratch
Townsperson 1/Stingy Jack- Xavier Drake
Townsperson 2/Storyteller’s wife- Amanda Anchak
Townsperson 3/King 1/Josh- Maddie Zdrojewski
Butcher/Belle- Sofia Alrawi
Old Woman/Dog- Daphne Breen
Judge/Cat/Teacher- Lana O’Rourke
Lawyer/Victim- Wynter Wright
Witch/Sarah- Corrine Alrawi
Police Officer 1/Steve- Amelia (Jasper) Coronado
Police Officer 2/Masked Person- Izzy King
Passerby/Bride of Frankenstein- Eli Gach
Bartender/Bear- Maureen (Mo) Killian
MICHIGAN THESPIAN FESTIVAL
Every year, the Michigan Educational Theatre Association (META) sponsors the Michigan Thespian Festival, and this year it will take place from Thursday, December 7 through Saturday, December 9 at the Lansing Convention Center/Lansing Community College. The cost for students is $295.00 for inducted thespian members, and $320.00 for non-inducted thespian members. Students attending this festival may also participate in an Individual Event (check out the Michigan Thespian Festival website for a description of these events).
Students who are participating, please remember to turn in your consent forms and student transportation forms to Mr. Rutherford as soon as possible!
SPRING PLAY: THE BOOK WOMEN
Auditions: 1/22/24
Callbacks: 1/24/24
Show: 4/18/24 - 4/21/24
DISCOUNT FROZEN TICKETS
FROZEN is playing at the Detroit Opera House November 29 - December 17 and discount tickets are available for certain shows.
Visit: BroadwayInDetroit.com/GivesBack
Use the code GROVES - for discount - enter in the unlock box on Ticketmaster