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September 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m.
An Evening of Student Directed One Acts consists of 9 short plays, all directed by Mundelein Theatre seniors. It is an extremely compelling night of theatre, as these shows have a wide variety of styles, genres and subject matter.
by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Jonathan Meier
October 26, 27 & 28 at 7:30 p.m. October 27 at 3:45 p.m.
What became of Wendy Darling in the years following her adventure with Peter Pan? Long after returning from Neverland, Wendy decides that she must find Peter in order to reclaim her kiss and move on with her life. Along the way, she meets other girls who went to Neverland and learns she is not alone. A coming-of-age exploration of first love and lasting loss, Lost Girl continues the story of J.M. Barrie’s beloved character – the girl who had to grow up.
by Dean Dyer Directed by Jeff Harding
November 9, 10 & 11 at 7:30 p.m. November 10 at 3:45 p.m.
JJ Baker has never had the chance to play a leading role. Star actress Madison Engers has always been in the limelight, until JJ wins the role of Juliet in the famous Shakespeare play. Her hopes for stardom may be in danger though after Romeo literally breaks his leg. JJ and her director know the talented rebel Dylan would make the perfect Romeo, if they could only convince him he’s actor material! Rivalries and romance make this behind-the scenes high school comedy a must-see!
Becoming Juliet is our New Faces production, which will feature our youngest MHS theatre artists.
by Will Eno Directed by Jonathan Meier Associate Director – Jeff Harding
February 1, 2 & 3 at 7:30 p.m. February 2 at 3:45 p.m. Understudy Performance – February 3 at 2 p.m.
Middletown is a deeply moving and funny play exploring the universe of a small American town. As a friendship develops between longtime resident John Dodge and new arrival Mary Swanson, the lives of the inhabitants of Middletown intersect in strange and poignant ways in a journey that takes them from the local library to outer space and points between.
A Musical Fable of Broadway, based on the story and characters of Damon Runyan. Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows Directed by Jonathan Meier
April 25, 26 & 27 at 7:30 p.m. April 27 at 2 p.m.
Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway.
Chicago Shakespeare Slam Directed by Jonathan Meier Associate Director – Jill Reznick Meier
Sponsored by Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, the Slam team will be developing two pieces from the play Romeo and Juliet. Roughly fifty schools from the Chicago area compete in this Shakespeare Slam.
Group Interpretation Directed by Mark Landuyt Associate Director - Hayley Johnson
The GI team will be developing a thirty-minute piece of literature and competing state-wide in this IHSA sponsored competitive drama event.