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The Appleton North Theatre Department's magnificent run of the Little Mermaid offered an excellent opportunity to showcase what happens under the sea of a live theatre performance. The deep waters there churned with enthusiasm, creativity, talent and an unbelievably generous commitment of time. That's where all of the ideas that sprang from the foam of [...]
“Don’t ask what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ~Howard Thurman This weekend, I'm honored to come home for the 20th anniversary of Appleton North High School. The “From this House” event will feature graduates who have [...]
Appleton North's production of Mary Poppins enjoyed a spectacular run that, despite a dramatic rain delay, was practically perfect in every way. A little drama Friday's night only proved how poised these talented high school students are, how loyal their growing fan base remains, and how gifted their directors continue to be. Here's what happened [...]
Just before 5 a.m. yesterday, Molly and I pulled into her dark, cold high school parking lot, active with working snow plows and assembling theatre kids. Then I watched as the students and their fearless director boarded two yellow school buses for the 175 mile trek to LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Last night, they performed a showcase [...]
Two shows, both alike in dignity, in the fair Fox Valley, where we lay our scene. From ancient grudge to ditzy romp, where tech week makes directors stomp. You might have done a double take if you'd made your way through the north side of Appleton this week. There young actors on dinner break [...]