If you like Louisa May Alcott or snapping in rhythm with your
family, you might want to check out the offerings of diocesan high schools this
season.
There are a variety of shows and performances at the diocesan
high schools this spring:
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High
School in Dumfries
The Fine Arts department at Saint John Paul the Great Catholic
High School in Dumfries is bringing “Little Women: The Musical” to stage.
Sophia Barrick will play Amy; Gabriella Chellis will play Beth; Jo will be
played by Madison Perry; and Meghan Dreany will play Meg. The story is based on
Louisa May Alcott’s life.
John Paul the Great also is celebrating its 10th anniversary with
“10 Years of Music and Drama,” a show featuring songs from previously performed
musicals, including “The Pirates of Penzance,” “Willy Wonka” and “Annie Get
Your Gun.”
If you go:
“Little Women: The Musical,” Saint John Paul the Great
Catholic High School, 17700 Dominican Dr., Dumfries, April 26 at 11:30 a.m. for
homeschool families, reservations required; April 27-28 at 7 p.m. and April 29
at 2 p.m. Events.ticketprinting.com/event/Jplittlewomenthemusical-24297
“10 Years of Music and Drama,” May 17 at 7 p.m.
Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria
A team of more than 60 students are presenting a musical
production of “The Addams Family” in the Garwood Whaley Auditorium at Bishop
Ireton High School in Alexandria March 9-11 and March 16-17. The director and
producer is Joanna Henry. Senior and student choreographer Anna Johnson said
the final product will showcase the cast’s talents. “This show has a completely
unique style and it’s been challenging to choreograph and rehearse,” she said
in a press release.
If you go:
“The Addams Family,” Bishop Ireton High School, 201
Cambridge Rd., Alexandria, March 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:30 p.m.; March 11 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are available at the door.
Seton School in Manassas
Seton School in Manassas is trying to marry off “Seven Brides for
Seven Brothers” in its spring musical. Adam is played by Greg Jackson and Milly
is played by Grace Vestermark. The seven brothers are played by Jackson, Joe
Birch, Joe LaVigne, Jonathan Bookwalter, John Paul Vander Woude, Ben Ceol and
Will Mooney. The seven brides are played by Vestermark, Rosie Hall, Catie
Moore, Annie Vander Woude, Ana Reyes, Lili Albisu and Hannah Freivald. The show
is set in 1850 Oregon and follows Milly as she tries to civilize and marry off
her six brothers-in-law to ensure the success of her own marriage. The plan backfires when the brothers kidnap
six women from the neighboring town to be their brides.
If you go:
“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Seton School, 9314
Maple St., Manassas, April 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7 p.m.; April 8 at 3 p.m., 703/368-3220
for tickets.
Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington
Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington is bringing “Mary
Poppins” to flight. The production is directed by Sarah Zimmerman. Mary Poppins
is played by Emma Powers; Bert is played by Ethan O’Donovan; Jane Banks by Lara
Sunter; Michael Banks by Maddie Hunt; and Mr. Banks by Anthony Soccaras.
Zimmerman said she looked for a show with a female-heavy ensemble that would be
fun for all ages. She said the meaning behind the song “Feed the Birds” ties
into the Catholic mission. “It is easy to get wrapped up in our crazy, busy,
hectic lives, but we need to remember to always stop and help those who are
less fortunate,” she said. “It only takes a small amount (a ‘tuppence’) to help
those less fortunate.”
If you go:
“Mary Poppins,” Bishop O’Connell High School, 6600 Little
Falls Rd., Arlington, April 26-28 at 7 p.m.; April 29 at 2 p.m. Bishopoconnell.org/ocplayers
or 703/237-1448.
Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax
Students at Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax will perform
“Thoroughly Modern Millie,” a story about a woman who moved to New York in
search of a new life for herself. Her plan is to get a job and marry her boss.
Everything goes awry and she falls in love with another man who doesn’t fit in
her plan.
Kathy Silvia d’Alelio, director of the school’s theater arts
program, chose the production because she knew she had the actors, singers and
dancers to pull it off. “I was not sure about the dancing, as it is a very
heavy tap dance show, but my choreographer assured me he could make them tap,”
she said. “The enthusiastic response from the students when the show was
announced confirmed that our choice was a popular one.” The main actors are
Gracie Tecala playing Millie; Nick Herrera playing Jimmy; Ava Plante playing
Miss Dorothy; and Nick Burgos playing Trevor Graydon.
If you go:
“Thoroughly Modern Millie,” Paul VI Catholic High School, 10675
Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax, April 13-14 at 7:30 p.m., April 15 at 2 p.m. Email
[email protected] or get tickets at the door.
