Thespians Onstage Spring 2019 Productions - Dramatics Magazine

Written by Allison Dolan

MUSIC WAS IN THE AIR on Thespian stages this spring, from fairy-tale classics such as Cinderella and Into the Woods to stirring new favorites including Newsies, Mamma Mia!, and Big Fish.

Peek at a sampling of shows from around the country in our latest photo collection, then watch a bonus video from KIPP D.C. College Preparatory’s production of In the Heights.

Submit photos from your school’s latest productions for our next roundup!

The cast of Willow Glen High School's production of Jesus Christ Superstar. — The cast of Willow Glen (San Jose, Calif.) High School's production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Photo by Laurel Eby.

Jacob Nemitz and Robbie Abel in Marcus Whitman High School's production of Into the Woods. — Jacob Nemitz and Robbie Abel in Marcus Whitman (Rushville, N.Y.) High School's production of Into the Woods. Photo by Laura Schmidtgall.

The cast of Auburn Mountainview High School's production of Mamma Mia! — The cast of Auburn Mountainview (Wash.) High School's production of Mamma Mia! Photo by David Ellis.

Dominic Jones, Isaac Francis, Krista Raymond, Esther Yebei, and Jackson Stollings in Noblesville High School’s production of The Crucible. — Dominic Jones, Isaac Francis, Krista Raymond, Esther Yebei, and Jackson Stollings in Noblesville (Ind.) High School’s production of The Crucible. Photo by Susan Nieten.

The cast of Oakbrook Preparatory School’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. — The cast of Oakbrook (Spartanburg, S.C.) Preparatory School’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Photo by Christy Kobes.

Emma Rohan and Andrew Long in Union High School’s production of Big Fish. — Emma Rohan and Andrew Long in Union (Mo.) High School’s production of Big Fish. Photo by Alexis Cermak.

The cast of Lewis and Clark High School’s production of Newsies. — The cast of Lewis and Clark (Spokane, Wash.) High School’s production of Newsies. Photo by Scott Martinez.

Lauren Schimandle, Lydia Campbell, Emma Skaggs, and Emily Childs in McIntosh High School’s production of Little Women. — Lauren Schimandle, Lydia Campbell, Emma Skaggs, and Emily Childs in McIntosh (Peachtree City, Ga.) High School’s production of Little Women. Photo by Rebecca Anderson.

Corbin Griffin, Jabari Williams, Raymond Butler, and Matt Buss in Benson High School’s production of Dogfight. — Corbin Griffin, Jabari Williams, Raymond Butler, and Matt Buss in Benson (Omaha, Neb.) High School’s production of Dogfight. Photo by Aliana Washington.

Bella Odyke, Linda Gomez, and Aaron Matthews in Highland High School’s (Az.) production of Twelfth Night. — Bella Odyke, Linda Gomez, and Aaron Matthews in Highland High School’s (Gilbert, Ariz.) production of Twelfth Night. Photo courtesy of Steven Abaroa.

The cast of State College Area High School’s production of Newsies. — The cast of State College Area (Pa.) High School’s production of Newsies. Photo by Drew Frank/Meadowlane Photography.

Ginger May and Noah Slade-Joseph in Bridgewater-Raritan (N.J.) High School's production of Cinderella. Photo courtesy of Teresa Wallace-Gunning. — Ginger May and Noah Slade-Joseph in Bridgewater-Raritan (N.J.) High School's production of Cinderella. Photo courtesy of Teresa Wallace-Gunning.

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