Welcome to SMHS Drama's
2008–2009 Mainstage Season!
FALL
Rent
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Based on the opera La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini
October 30 – November 2, 2008
Winner of four Tony awards and the 1996 Pulitzer Prize, Jonathan Larson’s rock masterpiece tells the story of one year – five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes – in the lives of eight friends in New York’s East Village who struggle with committing their lives to art and their hearts to each other. Join Mimi and Roger, Collins and Angel, Maureen and Joanne, and Mark and Benjamin on a groundbreaking musical journey through their season of love. Although this show has been specially adapted for high schools, it contains mature themes and is not recommended for small children. Directed by Brad Friedman, choreographed by Robyn Tribuzi, music by Til Tribuzi and vocal direction by Shawn Reifschneider.
WINTER
Peter Pan
Based on the play by James M. Barrie
Music by Mark Charlap
Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh
Additional Music by Jule Styne
Additional Lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green
January 30 – February 8, 2009
Audition Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday, November 10 and 11, 2008, 3:15pm, Flex Theatre
Bring the entire family to this most magical of musicals as Peter Pan sprinkles Wendy, Michael and John with fairy dust and, escorted by Tinker Bell, flies them off to Never Never Land. The Lost Boys, Tiger Lily, and the jolly pirate crew will all be there to witness the deadly showdown between Peter and that most dastardly of villains, Captain Hook. The enchanting score contains classics such as I Gotta Crow, I’m Flying and Neverland. Directed by Brad Friedman, choreographed by Robyn Tribuzi, music by Til Tribuzi and vocal direction by Shawn Reifschneider.
SPRING
Agatha Christie’s
A Murder is Announced
Adapted from Christie’s novel by Leslie Darbon
April 30 – May 3, 2009
A mysterious ad in the local paper invites the residents of the English village of Chipping Cleghorn to attend a murder at the home of Miss Blacklock. The neighbors gather, a shot rings out, and one of them lies dead. Why would anyone commit a murder in public like this? Luckily, Agatha Christie’s charming sleuth, the elderly spinster Miss Jane Marple, is in the vicinity to interrogate suspects and hunt for clues. Can you solve the mystery before she does? Even more important, can Miss Marple stop the killer from striking again? Match wits if you dare in this masterpiece by the Mistress of mystery and suspense. Directed by Brad Friedman.
We hope that you will plan on attending every production.
