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Tag: Drama

Photo of the Week: Junior prepares for ‘Dracula’
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Junior prepares for ‘Dracula’

Junior Kaya Wolf rehearses ‘Dracula’ with Advanced Drama on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Luca Giordano Continue reading Photo of the Week: Junior prepares for ‘Dracula’

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Students produce plays for the One Acts Festival
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Students produce plays for the One Acts Festival

One Acts Festival is one of the longest traditions of the drama department, being around for 50-60 years, according to drama teacher Todd Schaefer. Continue reading Students produce plays for the One Acts Festival

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Schaefer speaks about his role as director in the spring play
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Schaefer speaks about his role as director in the spring play

“Harvey” is the title of the spring play directed by drama teacher Todd Schaefer, running from April 13-16. This play is a comedy with serious topics and is also a Pulitzer winner. Continue reading Schaefer speaks about his role as director in the spring play

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Photo of the Week: Drama students prepare for ‘Harvey’
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Drama students prepare for ‘Harvey’

Seniors Dylan Williamson, Claire McCarthy and sophomore Fynn Wolf rehearse for the spring play “Harvey” on Tuesday, Feb. 1. A Broadway best seller as well as a popular movie, “Harvey” is set to open April 13- 16. Photos by Matthew Grace Continue reading Photo of the Week: Drama students prepare for ‘Harvey’

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Drama department to put on ‘Reflection’ play
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Drama department to put on ‘Reflection’ play

Drama is producing “Reflection” on March 11, at the Jerry R. Knight auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets will cost $10. Continue reading Drama department to put on ‘Reflection’ play

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Makeup skills help create fall play characters
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Makeup skills help create fall play characters

Drama department performs its fall play every year around Halloween. What most people don’t think about is the makeup that goes on behind the scenes. Continue reading Makeup skills help create fall play characters

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Drama department announces fall play
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Drama department announces fall play

Drama department will perform “10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse” by Don Zolidis in the Jerry R. Knight Auditorium Oct. 28-30, at 7 p.m. Continue reading Drama department announces fall play

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Student dramatists prepare for ‘Detective Story’
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Student dramatists prepare for ‘Detective Story’

Contributing writer Alexicia Moore shows some of the preparation for the drama department’s spring play, “Detective Story,” which will be … Continue reading Student dramatists prepare for ‘Detective Story’

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Veterans, beginners work together for spring production
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Veterans, beginners work together for spring production

Greg Frazier Circulation Manager Sophomore Christian Ragain alongside others has never performed on a main stage before; however, he along … Continue reading Veterans, beginners work together for spring production

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Print Version: WG ECHO December 2016 Issue
Print Version

Print Version: WG ECHO December 2016 Issue

This is the fourth issue of the 102nd year of the ECHO. Contents include the Christmas conventions, Willie’s Comic, school-sponsored … Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO December 2016 Issue

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ECHO Newscast: Oct. 22, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Oct. 22, 2016

Opinion editor Abby Botan and audio editor Page Kimzey share this week’s headlines: Drama presents “Little Mermaid,” Week 2 of … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Oct. 22, 2016

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Drama department presents ‘Little Mermaid’
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Drama department presents ‘Little Mermaid’

Alexicia Moore Contributing Writer Drama students will present Disney’s “Little Mermaid” on Oct. 20, 21, and 22, at 7 p.m. … Continue reading Drama department presents ‘Little Mermaid’

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Students prepare for One Act Festival
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Students prepare for One Act Festival

Riley Mullgardt Entertainment Editor While other high schools only allow seniors to direct professionally published One Act plays, the WGHS … Continue reading Students prepare for One Act Festival

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ECHO Newscast: Aug. 19, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Aug. 19, 2016

Entertainment columnist Abby Botan and humor columnist Natalie Johnson share this week’s headlines: Varsity football, drama auditions, Camp Wyman, Webster … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Aug. 19, 2016

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Theater man lives dream
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Theater man lives dream

Will Conerly Contributing Writer For three years students became accustomed to listening to senior Jonah Schnell enthusiastically embellish, “It’s about … Continue reading Theater man lives dream

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Trailer: Drama presents ‘Red’
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Trailer: Drama presents ‘Red’

Drama will present “Red,”  written by John Logan and directed by senior Hannah Leatherbarrow, in the Auditorium Black Box stage … Continue reading Trailer: Drama presents ‘Red’

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Print Version: WG ECHO February 2016 Issue
Print Version

Print Version: WG ECHO February 2016 Issue

This is the sixth issue of the 101st year of the ECHO. Contents include a call for positive sex education, … Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO February 2016 Issue

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