Willow Glen High School Theater Department
2023-2024
2023-2024
Spring Musical - 2023 - 2024
SPRING MUSICAL: Rehearsal Schedule
12/4 General Information Meeting with Students. - 3:30 to 4:00
12/11 Auditions - Vocal
12/13 Auditions - Dance
1/10 through 3/15 - Rehearsals 3:30 to 5:15 - Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays
3/18 3:30 to 7:30
3/20 3:30 to 7:30
3/21 3:30 to 7:30
3/25 Tech. 3:30 to 8:30
3/26 Tech. 3:30 to 8:30
3/27 Tech. 3:30 to 8:30
3/28 Performance – 7:00 pm
3/29 Performance – 7:00 pm
3/30 Performance – 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
12/4 General Information Meeting with Students. - 3:30 to 4:00
12/11 Auditions - Vocal
12/13 Auditions - Dance
1/10 through 3/15 - Rehearsals 3:30 to 5:15 - Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays
3/18 3:30 to 7:30
3/20 3:30 to 7:30
3/21 3:30 to 7:30
3/25 Tech. 3:30 to 8:30
3/26 Tech. 3:30 to 8:30
3/27 Tech. 3:30 to 8:30
3/28 Performance – 7:00 pm
3/29 Performance – 7:00 pm
3/30 Performance – 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
This is a Graded Course at Willow Glen High School. Committing to participate will result in a grade unless the course is dropped by September 8. Students who drop or are dropped from the course after January 10 will receive a failing grade on their report card.
Requirements
BEFORE any student is confirmed as cast or crew, students and their parent/guardian must (1) provide an email address and mobile phone number; and (2) complete the contract committing to (1) attend all rehearsals on time unless excused no more than 2 times by the Directors; (2) attend all performances on time; (3) make best efforts to learn roles (whether as cast members or crew); and (4) maintain a positive, supportive and respectful environment while adhering to the WGHS Code of Conduct.
Parent Meeting
A parent meeting will be held Dec. 18 , via Zoom. Please be on the look out for a link sent to your email.
Conflict Calendar
Both students and parents should review the conflict calendar and input any rehearsal conflicts.
About the Play
Mean Girls is a musical based on the popular 2004 movie. It's about Cady Heron, a teenager who moves from Africa to Illinois and enters a new high school. As she tries to fit in and climb the popularity ladder, she learns important lessons about friendship, authenticity, and the consequences of her actions.
Character Descriptions
Cady Heron:
Raised in the African savanna, Cady is a sweet and naïve girl who finds herself in the challenging world of North Shore High School in suburban Illinois.
As the new kid, she navigates her way through the intricate social dynamics, uncovering the wild and vicious nature of high school life.
Regina George:Regina is the epitome of popularity and the reigning queen bee of North Shore High School. Her charming but ruthless demeanour keeps her at the top of the social hierarchy, but it also leads to her eventual downfall.
With a wicked sense of humour and an immense energy for manipulation, Regina is a character you love to hate.
Gretchen Wieners:
Known as Regina’s sidekick, Gretchen is a member of the Plastics, a group of popular girls led by Regina.
Desperate for approval, she struggles with self-esteem issues and is always second-guessing herself. Her character explores the challenge of finding one’s identity amidst the chaos of high school.
Karen Smith:
Another member of the Plastics, Karen is often portrayed as the most naïve and simple-minded of the trio. Her humorous take on situations and oblivious nature provide comic relief throughout the musical.
Janis Sarkisian:
Janis is the artsy, rebellious character who befriends Cady and helps her navigate her new school. As a former friend of Regina, she harbours resentment towards her and helps Cady in her plan to end Regina’s reign.
Damian Hubbard:
Damian is Janis’s best friend and the musical’s openly gay character. He is humorous, supportive, and is known for his iconic one-liners.
Aaron Samuels:=
Aaron is Regina’s ex-boyfriend and the object of Cady’s affection. He is depicted as the ‘nice guy’ amidst the chaos of the high school drama.
Principal Duvall:The school’s principal who tries to maintain order amidst the chaos that ensues throughout the musical.
Ms. Norbury:
A teacher at North Shore High School, Ms. Norbury is a pivotal character in Cady’s journey. She is smart, supportive, and helps Cady realize her mistakes and grow as a person.
Kevin Gnapoor:
The mathlete president and a rapper, Kevin is confident and outgoing. He is persistent in his pursuit of Janis, which adds a humorous subplot to the musical.
Coach Carr:The school’s gym teacher who is involved in a scandal that sets off a chain reaction of events in the plot.
The Plastics’ Parents:
Regina’s mother, known as the ‘cool mom’, and Karen and Gretchen’s parents, who are only briefly mentioned, provide a glimpse into the home lives of the Plastics.
The Mathletes:
A group of students who participate in the math competition. They represent the antithesis of the Plastics and the popular crowd.
School Students:
Various students at North Shore High School, who serve as the ensemble in the musical. They contribute to the musical numbers and help set the scene of the high school environment.
FALL Play - 2023 - 2024
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong
Congratulations on a great show!
