High schools do product placement on the musical stage
Some high schools are finding creative ways to raise money for musical productions, including product placement normally reserved for movies and TV.
Musicals
Home page backdrop: Read Across America in March
March 2 is Dr Suess's birthday, so the month has been celebrated with reading since I can remember. Pick up a book and join lots of activities in schools and libraries.
After storm, disrespect & insensitivity on Common Core
Protests erupted around the country, but the real snapshot of school history can be seen in the courage of students at Washington Community High School after the tornado.
Shrek the Musical – Batavia – Nov 14-16
We open this year's coverage of musicals with Batavia High School, where crews of parents are already building sets.
Voxitatis files FOIA requests for IL musical information
We have filed Freedom of Information Act requests for Illinois high schools for information relevant to any musical theater productions performed at the schools last year.
Plainfield Central – Singin' in the Rain – April 19-21
Students at Plainfield Central HS were expected to perform in a musical this weekend, but the storms over the past week caused every school in the district to close today. We still don't know if the show will go on.
Two musicals now playing in District U-46
"Joseph" at Bartlett HS and "Hairspray!" at Larkin HS are set for performances this weekend in Elgin-based School District U-46.
Naperville Central – The Wiz – April 26-28
Musicals this spring include <em>The Wiz</em> at Naperville Central High School. A 65-member cast is expected to sing and dance about courage, brains, heart, and home.
Westville – Beauty & the Beast – Nov. 3, 4
Westville High School will perform Beauty & the Beast on Nov. 3 and 4, 2012. FOIA data also provided.
Wauconda – Musical? – Nov. 15, 16, 17
Wauconda High School will perform a musical on Nov. 15, 16, and 17. Title not yet available, FOIA data provided.