WBHS Theatre Arts Program 2010-2011 Theatre Season
The WBHS Theatre Arts Program Proudly Presents Our 2010-2011 Theatre Season.Fall Production: Flowers for Algernon
What happens when a mentally challenged man's intelligence suddenly matches and then exceeds that of his peers? How does intelligence affect one's sense of happiness and emotional state in general? Mr. Keyes' novel has been a staple in the classroom for decades, and David Rogers' stage adaptation retains the emotional impact and thought-provoking questions that are at the core of this amazing story. More relevant than ever, Flowers for Algernon challenges audiences to redefine their understanding of human intelligence and its implications on the treatment of others.
Children's Show: The Glass Slipper
Vera Morris's adaption of this classic fairy tale will delight children of all ages, save those above the age of nine. This witty and fun play is about the beautiful Cinderella, forced to be a servant to her evil Step Mother. When the Prince of the land throws a ball, Cinderella's evil step sisters do everything they can to get his attention and stop Cinderella from attending. But with a little help from a fairy godmother, some friendly animals, and a little magic, Cinderella may just find a way to get to the ball and win the heart of the Prince.
MIFA One-Act Festival: Twelfth Night
This drama is one of the great comedy plays by William Shakespeare. Viola, cross dresses and takes the man's name of Cesario. Viola enters the service of the Duke of Illyria, Orsino. Orsino longs for the love of a neighbouring countess. Viola (Cesario) then falls in love with Orsino. To add to the farce Viola's (Cesario) identical twin, Sebastian arrives on the scene. Living in Olivia's household is her uncle, Sir Toby Belch, a merry character. The steward of the household is the conceited Malvolio. The plot illustrates jealousy, mistaken Identity, cross-dressing and features fights and duels. In the end Sebastian and Olivia fall in love and marry. Orsino realises that it is Viola that he loves and she agrees to marry him. Sir Toby Belch and Maria also decide to marry! Twelfth Night ends and everyone, except Malvolio, is happy and Shakespeare speaks of the madness of love.Spring Musical: Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof
Our story is set in Tsarist Russia in 1905. It is based on Tevye and his Daughters (or Tevye the Milkman) and other tales by Sholem Aleichem. The story centers on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives. He must cope with both the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters—each one's choice of husband moves further away from the customs of her faith—and with the edict of the Tsar that evicts the Jews from their village.