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New Link For Sunday Night s Show: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/wilsonville-high-school-wilsonville-or/evt4a5e8cdc71New Link For Saturday Night s Show: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/wilsonville-high-school-wilsonville-or/evt594602a6e2New Link For Friday Night s Show: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/wilsonville-high-school-wilsonville-or/evtbf2492d655CRUSH, A Sci-Fi Comedy By Stephen GreggDirected by Jason KatzNEW DATES: Online May 29, 30 31 at 7 pmRecommended For Ages 12 And UpView The List Of Cast, Crew Team HERESee the article in the Wilsonville Spokesman HEREShows will air at 7 pm on Friday May 29th, Saturday May 30th Sunday May 31. Don t miss our first-ever online production! We appreciate your support.To watch a show, visit https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/wilsonville-high-school-wilsonville-or and scroll down to select a performance.Donations may be made securely at: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Wilsonville-High-School-Theatre-Donation/SelHLA9Wilsonville High School Theatre’s Spring Show To Be Streamed Online With Actors Performing From Home Wilsonville High School Theatre is proud to premiere their first online production on Friday, May 29th at 7 pm. Crush, by Stephen Gregg, a contemporary play with 25 performers, will stream three times online. The online play is directed by Jason Katz. Actors are rehearsing from home, using the video conferencing platform Zoom and WVHS Theatre will present the play as an online video with some costumes and sound effects.Audience members may view the show from home during online showtimes. You do not need to get on Zoom to view the show, which will be edited and then streamed on a secure platform used by the school s broadcast network. Tickets will not be required to view the production, however the department will be taking donations via Schoolpay, a secure donation platform used by the district.Crush is a play about teenagers attempting to save the world from alien invasion. Welcome to Pin Cushion, California: population 791 and falling fast. Pin Cushion High School Drama has reached its final-ever production: Our Town. Despite never having once gotten a part, Bark Melon is 16 and delightfully goofy despite some recent hard times—is convinced that he s going to get a lead. But Bark s audition goes awry when Aspen, the new student, enters and a chorus of malevolent voices enters with her. Only Bark can hear (and later see) that Aspen is not what she seems, that she s actually the lead body of a six-bodied alien creature.Soon, strange things start to happen. Giant hearts appear on the billboards leading into town. Mysterious, impossible-to-open envelopes flit through the air and hint at secret admirers. And, one by one, love-struck teenagers fall into inexplicable comas. Not a single person believes Bark when he says that Aspen is responsible for what s happening—not his father, not his classmates, not Aspen s head-over-heels boyfriend, not even Chloe, the ferociously competent girl who has declared Bark her boyfriend. Bark s attempt to stop the aliens himself ends disastrously. He ll need the help of the entire town because it s clear that these aliens are only the advance team for a giant ship already heading toward earth—and that their plan to take over the world has something to do with Our Town. Crush is hilarious, heartbreaking and full of unforgettable characters. It s a play about what it means to love someone and what it means to be human.Crush was cast just prior to the school closure and the students had their scripts. The mandatory school closure happened on the day when the first read-through of the show was slated. All rehearsals including the read-through have taken place online. The complete list of performers and crew is available on the WildCatDrama.com website: https://wildcatdrama.com/our-spring-play-crush-by-stephen-gregg-will-be-streamed-three-times-online-at-the-end-of-may/Tune in for this exciting adventure in online theatre. The best way to receive reminders and alerts for viewing times is to sign up for the department’s email newsletter at WildCatDrama.com and to follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WilsonvilleHighSchoolTheatreDepartment/. Showtimes for Crush are: Friday, May 29th at 7 pm, Saturday, May 30th at 7 pm, Sunday, May 31st at 7 pm. The show is recommended for ages 12 and up. Go to the following link and scroll down to select a performance: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/wilsonville-high-school-wilsonville-orDonations may be made securely at: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Wilsonville-High-School-Theatre-Donation/SelHLA9 CRUSH, A Sci-Fi Comedy By Stephen GreggDirected by Jason KatzNEW DATES: Online May 29, 30 31 at 7 pmRecommended For Ages 12 And UpView The List Of Cast, Crew Team HERESee the article in the Wilsonville Spokesman HEREShows will air at 7 pm on Friday May 29th, Saturday May 30th Sunday May 31. Don t miss our first-ever online production! We appreciate your support.To watch a show, visit https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/wilsonville-high-school-wilsonville-or and scroll down to select a performance.Donations may be made securely at: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Wilsonville-High-School-Theatre-Donation/SelHLA9Wilsonville High School Theatre is pleased to announce that our spring play, Crush by Stephen Gregg, will be shown online three times at the end of May. Department co-chairs Jason Katz and John Fitzgerald have been working with actors and crew online using Zoom to prepare for the online performances. Full details about the performance are forthcoming. In the meantime, meet the cast and crew!Auditions were held in-person the week before school closures and the first read-through took place online. This is all-new territory for Wilsonville High School Theatre, and we are very excited to be able to proceed with our show in an online format.Here s a synopsis of the story: Welcome to Pin Cushion, California: population 791 and falling fast. Pin Cushion High School Drama has reached its final-ever production: Our Town. Despite never having once gotten a part, Bark Melon—16 and delightfully goofy despite some recent hard times—is convinced that he s going to get a lead. But Bark s audition goes awry when Aspen, the new student, enters and a chorus of malevolent voices enters with her. Only Bark can hear (and later see) that Aspen is not what she seems, that she s actually the lead body of a six-bodied alien creature. Soon, strange things start to happen. Giant hearts appear on the billboards leading into town. Mysterious, impossible-to-open envelopes flit through the air and hint at secret admirers. And, one by one, love-struck teenagers fall into inexplicable comas. Not a single person believes Bark when he says that Aspen is responsible for what s happening—not his father, not his classmates, not Aspen s head-over-heels boyfriend, not even Chloe, the ferociously competent girl who has declared Bark her boyfriend. Bark s attempt to stop the aliens himself ends disastrously. He ll need the help of the entire town because it s clear that these aliens are only the advance team for a giant ship already heading toward earth—and that their plan to take over the world has something to do with Our Town. Crush is hilarious, heartbreaking and full of unforgettable characters. It s a play about what it means to love someone and what it means to be human.Meet the cast of CrushWritten by Stephen GreggDirected by Jason KatzWilsonville High School Theatre DepartmentBark Cian Lister Chloe Natalie CaddellJessica Katie WalterCole Casey YoungAspen Samantha KatzAspen 2 Amy GreggCrick Laura JeffreyFlx Wyett Butler(Exhalation) Shay MooreWinn Lily SaundersLincoln Cormac ListerMs. Prokopiak Lizzie HallLisa Finch-Fox Ainsley MayesClaire De Lune Guy Chance KirkMaybelline Jillian DauthDevon Chandler HartenbergerCrooper John CramerAnnouncer Logan Demarais“Government Official” Blake SandallTownspeople:Ethan SarinShay MooreLauren BresnahanKeira KernerAbby NowakAinsley MayesBlake SandallLogan DemaraisJohn CramerCrew TeamMeghan Barry Online Stage ManagerAndrew Murphy Assistant Online Stage ManagerVy Frolov Sound DesignProduction Supervisor John FitzgeraldPublicity Christina KatzShowtimes for Crush are: Friday, May 29th at 7 pm, Saturday, May 30th at 7 pm, Sunday, May 31st at 7 pm. The show is recommended for ages 12 and up. Go to the following link and scroll down to select a performance: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/wilsonville-high-school-wilsonville-orDonations may be made securely at: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Wilsonville-High-School-Theatre-Donation/SelHLA9 On Saturday February 1, 2020, WVHS Theatre competed in our Regional Thespian competition. Unfortunately, our State Thespian Competition was cancelled. However we still want to acknowledge the following students who placed in their categories. Most importantly, everyone who attended had a great time and we are looking forward to all of our Thespian events next year!State Qualifier (indicates that they were among the top 10% of scores in their category in the region and qualified for State):Duo MusicalAveryl Hartje and Siona OlsonSmall Group MusicalNoah Hansen, Samantha Katz, Kaiya ShiversLarge Group MusicalNatalie Caddell, John Cramer, Logan Demarais, Austin Emmett, Lizzie Hall, Samantha Katz, Chance Kirk, Ari Lauthner, Cian Lister, Cormac Lister, Tenley Lubisich, Donald Nuffer, Lily Saunders, Anna Stanley, Katie Walter, Casey YoungSolo ActingCasey YoungKatie WalterDuo Comedic NoviceWyett Butler and Blake SandallDuo Comedic ExperiencedAveryl Hartje and Mikaela OchockiRegional Finalist (indicates that they were among the top 20% of scores in their category in the region):Duo MusicalKameron Koslowski and Chance KirkMikaela Ochocki and Kate JeffriesSolo ActingLizzie HallGroup ActingJillian Dauth, Logan Demarais, Laura Jeffrey, Cian Lister, Blake Sandall, Alex WellbornDuo Comedic NoviceLily Saunders and Lauren BresnahanDuo Dramatic ExperiencedSamantha Katz and Natalie Young WVHS s The Imaginary Invalid By Moliere Is Sure To Delight AudiencesWilsonville High School Theatre Arts Department is proud to present Moliere’s classic farce, The Imaginary Invalid. Monsieur Ardin, a fearful but miserly hypochondriac, played by senior Casey Young, divides his time between summoning the doctor to care for his ills and trying not to settle the resultant bills. He resolves to marry his daughter, Angélique, played by senior Samantha Katz, to a medical student, hoping to acquire unlimited access to gratis consultation. The chosen fiancé is an unattractive dolt named Thomas, played by sophomore Chance Kirk, who would never interest Angélique, even if she were not already in love with clever, handsome Cléante, played by junior Cormac Lister, who poses as her music instructor.Ardin s wife Beline, played by senior Mikaela Ochocki, plans to send Angélique to a convent, removing her from the line inheritance. At the urging of the sensible servant Toinette, played by senior Averyl Hartje, he feigns death to test his wife s affection only to discover her contempt. Again with the help of Toinette, Beralde (Ardin’s sensible brother played by senior Katie Walter) tries to persuade Ardin to liberate himself from the twin tyrannies of his ailing body and his grasping physicians. The play closes with musical pomp and pidgin Latin.This show is recommended for ages 12 and up. There are six performances in the Wilsonville Auditorium and they are all evening shows. The show begins at 7 pm on February 27, 28, 29 and March 5, 6, 7. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and children. Tickets may be pre-purchased here.CASTArdin: Casey YoungToinette: Averyl HartjeAngelique: Samantha KatzBeline: Mikaela OchockiBonnefoi: John CramerCleante: Cormac ListerDefois: Ari LauhtnerThomas: Chance KirkLouise: Hanna JacobsBeralde: Katie WalterFleurante: Blake SandallPurjon: Ethan SarinCREWStage Manager Meghan BarryStudent Director / Light Board Operator Sam DuranSound Design Vy FrolovSound Board Operator Donald NufferProp Master / Set Dresser Kate HedgepethBackstage Manager Kaitlyn GravesStage Hands Logan Demarais, Andrew MurphyCostume / Hair / Make-up Manager Ellie CountsCostume / Hair / Make-up Esme Krause, Marissa Stucki, Rhiannon TorangoHouse Manager Sarina KaufmanFront of House Natalie Caddell, Cian Lister, Jeremey Katz Wildcat Drama Presents Annual Night On Broadway Showcase On January 30th and 31stDozens of WVHS students will perform in the Night On Broadway Thespian Showcase on January 30th and 31st in the Wilsonville High School Auditorium. These two nights of showcases of Regional Competition pieces are the most multi-faceted performances of the year for the Theatre Department.The troupe has prepared 30 acting and musical theater pieces they plan to take to the Regional Thespian Competition on February 1st. Scenes that finalize at Regionals will advance to the State Thespian Competition in Salem this April. The evening will feature a range of theatrical pieces from large group musical numbers to solo musical numbers and from multiple-actor acting scenes to solo acting pieces.Jason Katz and John Fitzgerald direct the musical and acting scenes, with some musical numbers choreographed by WVHS seniors Samantha Katz and Mikaela Ochocki. Music direction of musical numbers is by Andrew Bray, a professional music director who works with many Portland professional theatres. Bray is returning for his third year.The Night On Broadway showcase runs for two nights in the Wilsonville High School Auditorium. Having an audience helps students learn what it will take to give a winning performance at Regionals. Tickets are available for $5 at the door before the events, which is a suggested donation. This showcase contains mature themes, and is recommended for ages 13 and up.Act OneLarge Group Musical: Natalie Caddell, John Cramer, Logan Demarais, Austin Emmett, Lizzie Hall, Samantha Katz, Chance Kirk, Ari Lauthner, Cian Lister, Cormac Lister, Tenley Lubisich, Donald Nuffer, Lily Saunders, Anna Stanley, Katie Walter, Casey YoungDuet Acting Comedic Novice: Ainsley Mayes and Jillian DauthGroup Acting: Maddie Downs, Anna Marciniak, Eleanor MarshallDuet Acting Comedic Experienced: Lizzie Hall and Chance KirkMusical Theatre Solo: Annabelle McClellandDuet Acting Comedic Experienced: John Cramer and Cian ListerDuet Acting Dramatic Novice: Jeremy Katz and Logan DemaraisMuscial Theatre Duet:  Mikeala Ochocki and Kate JeffriesDuet Acting Comedic Experienced: Kate Hedgepeth and Donald NufferActing Solo Experienced: Hannah JacobsDuet Acting Dramatic Experienced: Samantha Katz and Natalie YoungSolo Acting Novice: Rhiannon TorangoMusical Theatre Duet: Chance Kirk and Kameron KoslowskiActing Solo Experienced: Lizzie HallDuet Acting Comedic Novice: Lily Saunders and Lauren BresnahanSmall Group Musical Theatre: Kaiya Shivers, Samantha Katz, and Noah HansenAct TwoSmall Group Musical Theatre: Austin Emmett, Averyl Hartje, Kate Jeffries, Ari Lauthner, and Cormac ListerGroup Acting: Jillian Dauth, Logan Demarais, Laura Jeffrey, Cian Lister, Blake Sandall, Alex WellbornSolo Acting Experienced: Casey YoungMusical Theatre Duet: Annabelle McClelland and Noah HansenDuet Acting Comedic Novice: Wyett Butler and Blake SandallSolo Acting Experienced: Katie WalterMusical Theatre Duet: Siona Olson and Averyl HartjeDuet Acting Dramatic Experienced: Ari Lauthner and Casey YoungMusical Theatre Solo: Claudia MolatoreDuet Acting Comedic Experienced: Averyl Hartje and Mikeala OchockiMusical Theatre Solo: Katie WalterSolo Acting Experienced: Wyett ButlerDuet Acting Comedic Experienced: Hannah Jacobs and Cormac ListerLarge Group Musical Theatre: Kaiya Shivers, Natalie Young, Rhiannon Torango, Siona Olson, Mikaela Ochocki, Claudia Molatore, Elle McGuire, Ainsely Mayes, Hannah Jacobs, Kate Hedgepeth, Chandler Hartenberger, Jessica Hansen, Grace Folske, Kara Emmett, and Lauren BresnahanCrewStage Manager Meghan BarryLight Board Operator Sam DuranSpotlights David Ramsay, Ashton WestSound Vy Frolov and Payton BellBackstage Manager Andrew MurphyHouse Manager Sarina Kaufman We want to express our gratitude to Wilsonville Jeep Ram.Thank you for being our Platinum Season Sponsor for 2019-2020.If you are interested in becoming a season sponsor next year, please email us at katzcreative@mac.com with Season Sponsor in the subject line. WVHS s Updated Broadway-version of Cinderella Is A Tale Of Creative Collaboration And Personal EmpowermentWilsonville High School Performing Arts Department is proud to present Rodgers + Hammerstein s Cinderella. While there are many versions of this classic fairy tale, WVHS will perform the recently updated Broadway version, which premiered in 2013 with Laura Osnes as Cinderella and Santino Fontano as Prince Topher.Senior Samantha Katz plays Ella, dubbed Cinderella by her less than supportive step-mother, Madame, played by senior Katie Walter. Prince Topher is played by senior Ari Lauthner. Like Ella, he has challenges with the older generation, mostly springing from a manipulative guardian named Sebastian, played by senior Casey Young.Topher should be happy, after all, he is the prince. But despite being an above-average slayer of dragons, giants and ogres, he doesn t know who he is. On the other side of the forest, Ella lives in a cottage with her step-mother and spoiled step-sisters, Gabriella, played by senior Mikaela Ochocki, and Charlotte played by senior Averyl Hartje. Ella has settled into her lot in life and has learned to tolerate poor treatment from her step-sisters and their doting mother. She is content to live in a fantasy world until she is lured beyond her own little corner of the house when she hears that the prince is giving a ball.Bringing the magic and possibilities is crazy Marie, played by junior Kaiya Shivers, an elderly women, who turns out to be not quite as cuckoo as everyone thinks. Once she transforms into Ella s fairy godmother the entire production takes a turn towards the magical.This version of the fairy tale has a new character, a political activist in Renaissance times, Jean Michele, played by junior Cormac Lister, who longs to romance step-sister Gabriella. Another new addition to this version of the story is Lord Pinkleton, comedic town crier for the crown played by sophomore Cian Lister.This show puts the spotlight on contemporary themes: choosing kindness over cruelty, activating personal power, transforming unfortunate circumstances, taking risks, standing up to difficult others, and blossoming into a person who can forgive those who have made mistakes.By the end of the show, Ella reminds us that with the help of a few friends, anyone can access enough personal power to trust themselves, make a difference and become the change needed in the world.According to director Jason Katz, “Initially, I was looking for a show with enough female parts for all the students we have who want to participate. With all of the ballroom dances, village scenes and even a chase scene, Cinderella fits that bill. But this version of the fairy tale is really an empowerment story about two young people, who don t feel like they have a voice in their own lives. By connecting with like-minded others, they get and give the help they need to become more clear and assertive, and ultimately that s what creates the happy ending for Ella and Topher. Rodgers + Hammerstein s Cinderella is a team effort of the performing arts departments at Wilsonville High School. Jason Katz is in his sixteenth year of directing musicals. Choir director Annie Kubitschek is the vocal director for her fourth year. Chad Davies will conduct the pit orchestra for the eighth time. Choreographing her second show at WVHS is Kate Jahnson. John Fitzgerald is tech director for his eleventh year.This is a live theatrical production of the original Broadway show and is therefore recommended for ages 5 and up. There are six performances in the Wilsonville Auditorium and they are all evening shows. The show begins at 7 pm on November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16. Tickets for Rodgers + Hammerstein s Cinderella are $12 for adults and $10 for students and children. Tickets may be pre-purchased at www.wildcatdrama.com. Tickets On Sale Now! CLICK HERE TO ORDER ONLINEThe best way to be the first to hear latest news is to join our email list and/or follow us on Facebook. Hope to see you at one of our six shows!Ella Samantha KatzTopher Ari LauthnerMadame Katie WalterSebastian Casey YoungMarie Kaiya ShiversGabrielle Mikaela OchockiCharlotte Averyl HartjeJean-Michel Cormac ListerLord Pinkleton Cian ListerEnsembleChance KirkWyett ButlerJohn CramerEthan SarinBlake SandallDonald NufferHailey FlickPenelope BurianLauren BresnahanLizzie HallJessica HansenChandler HartenbergerKate HedgepethHannah JacobsClaire IhlenbergTristan IhlenbergKate JeffriesAinsley MayesShay MooreSiona OlsonLily SaundersKara EmmettAnna StanleyRhiannon TorangoNatalie CaddellAngelina HeimerdingerClaudia MolatoreElle McGuireCourtney LawrenceKeira KernerAlex WellbornStage Manager Meghan BarryLight Board Operator Sam DuranSpotlights- Gavin Devincenzi and Luke HeidelbergerMakeup/costume/hair lead Ellie CountsMakeup/costume/hair team Esme Krause, Jillian Dauth, Courtney Milburn, Marisa Stucki and Shaylee OchockiBackstage Manager Andrew MurphyStage hands Kaitlyn Graves, Logan Demarais, Ben Nieuwstraten, Ashton West, Noah Hansen, David RamseyHouse Manager Sarina KaufmanFront of House techs Natalie Opager, Bella Glastra Van Loon, Dawn Quintero, Sydney Carskadon, Hayley StahlSound board operator Vy FrolovSound board assistant Payton BellAbout Rodgers + Hammerstein s CinderellaRodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers Hammerstein s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside a hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane as well as some new characters, and surprising twists.Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers Hammerstein s CINDERELLA was twice re-made, first in 1965 for Lesley Ann Warren and then again in 1997 featuring Brandy and Whitney Houston. The original Broadway production opened in 2013 and starred Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Victoria Clark and Harriet Harris.Running Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes, including one intermissionOpening night will be Thursday, November 7th and will continue on the 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th 16th. All shows at 7 pm in the WVHS auditorium. Tickets on sale soon! Please sign up for our email newsletter. Text WILDCATDRAMA to 22828. SCHEDULE CHANGE: Although we originally announced a matinée for Cinderella, due to scheduling conflicts beyond our control, we will no longer be able to offer a matinée. All shows begin at 7 pm. Cinderella is for ages five and up. Have you seen our poster for She Kills Monsters? It s killer.Art by Kameron Koslowski and poster design by Jason Katz.Poster artwork can be licensed by theatres through Wilsonville High School Theatre Department. All proceeds go to the artist.Please use our Contact page to get in touch with department co-chair, Jason Katz.She Kills Monsters runs May 16-18 and 23-25 at 7pm in the Wilsonville High School Auditorium. Tickets are available online at www.wildcatdrama.com and at the door. Prices are $10 for adults and $8 for students. The show is recommended for ages thirteen and up.TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

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