The (upcoming) year in theater at Ann Arbor high schools
Publicity photo for Pioneer Theatre Guild's upcoming production of the musical, "Ragtime."
Photo by Myra Klarman
The Huron Players of Huron High School will offer "Bloody Bess: A Tale of Piracy and Revenge," by William J. Norris and John Ostrander, November 2-3, 9-10 at 7:30 p.m.; "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940," by John Bishop, January 17-19 at 7:30 p.m.; Shakespeare's "MacBeth," April 26-27 and May 3-4 at 7:30 p.m.; "Finale! 2013," May 30-31 at 7:30 p.m. All performances occur in HHS's New Theater, at 2727 Fuller Rd. in Ann Arbor.
Pioneer High's Theatre Guild, meanwhile, will offer the musical "Ragtime" November 3, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m., November 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. (tickets $15, or $10 for students and seniors); popular annual talent show "FutureStars 2013," on January 11-12 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., with the finals scheduled January 19 at 7:30 p.m.; "James and the Giant Peach" on February 1-2 at 7:30 p.m.; a TBD spring musical April 27-28, and May 3-5; and "Student Productions 2013," a student showcase of original work, May 17-18 at 7:30 p.m. All shows take place at PHS's Little Theater, 601 W. Stadium Blvd. in Ann Arbor.
Skyline High School's Theatre will present Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," November 2-3 at 7:30 p.m., November 4 at 2:30 p.m.; Jon Jory's "Darcy and Elizabeth: An Adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice,'" February 2 at 7:30 p.m.; the musical "Aida" April 19-20 at 7:30 p.m., and April 20-21 at 2:30 p.m.; and "2013 Senior One Act" on May 31 at 7:30 p.m. All shows take place at SHS, at 2552 North Maple Road in Ann Arbor.
Community High School's theater line-up features: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's classic musical "Evita," November 1-4; Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," March 14-17; and "Just Desserts: Short Plays, Monologues and Songs," May 9-11. Tickets available in advance at www.showtix4u.com, or at the door, with all performances at CHS at 401 N. Division in Ann Arbor.
Greenhills School's theater line-up includes Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," November 9-10 at 7:30 p.m. and November 11 at 2 p.m. (tickets $10 for students/seniors, $12 general); "The Phantom Tollbooth," December 7-8 at 7:30 p.m., and December 9 at 2 p.m. ($5/$10); "Voodoo Theatre," a showcase of student work, happens February 2 at 7 p.m. ($5); and "Kiss Me Kate," March 22-23 at 7:30 p.m., and March 24 at 2 p.m. ($12/$14). All performances happen at 850 Greenhills Drive in Ann Arbor.
Jenn McKee is the entertainment digital journalist for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at jennmckee@annarbor.com or 734-623-2546, and follow her on Twitter @jennmckee.
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