Theater Arts
Hampton Middle School: "Newsies Jr." — Fall Musical 2022
When: Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Where: All shows are at the HMS auditorium, 4589 School Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101.
Tickets are $10 and will also be sold at the door. Click here to purchase tickets.
Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly (Jordan Schafer, grade 7), a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. With help from the beautiful female reporter Katherine Plumber (Rosha Kazemi, grade 8), all of New York City soon recognizes the power of “the little man.”
"Newsies Jr. is a great, high-energy show," said Director Mr. Greg Shumaker. "Audiences will love dancing and the powerful story told by Hampton Middle School."
About 100 students in grades 6-8 comprise the cast, crew, and orchestra pit.
Hampton High School: "Noises Off" — Fall Play 2022
When: November 10, 11, and 12. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hampton High School auditorium, 2929 McCully Rd, Allison Park.
Tickets are available at the door for $10.
Called “the funniest farce ever written" — "Noises Off," a 1982 play by the English playwright Michael Frayn, presents a manic menagerie of actors rehearsing a flop called "Nothing's On." Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and the occasional plate of sardines all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
The cast includes Jessica Hickman, Andrew Kaehly, Leah McConnell, Daniel Morgan, Leah Morris, Liam Shields, Kai Suyama, Linnea Taube, and Kiley Vande Geest. Student directors Aja Lynn and Audrey Alling will bring the show to life.