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R.H.S. Drama Club & Thespian Troupe 6662 Drama Club meets every Tuesday at 3:15 in the Auditorium. ALL are welcome! 
Missed a meeting? Check out the Drama Blog! Important Dates to Remember: - December 8th - Auditions for Group Interpretation
- December 18th - Money Due for IHSTF
- January 7, 8, 9th - Illinois High School Theatre Festival at Illinois State University
- February 19th - Annual Variety & Talent Show!
- March 18th - Friends & Family Performance of IHSA GI Sectional Entry
- March 19, 20th - IHSA Sectional Competition for GI
- March 22, 23rd - Spring Play Auditions
- March 26, 27th - IHSA State Competition for GI
- May 13, 14 & 15th - Spring Play at 7PM
- May 18 - Drama Awards & Thespian Inductions
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Last Updated by James Smith on August 09, 2010
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| Past Plays |
| Much Ado About Nothing | May 13-15, 2010 |
| Once Upon A Mattress | November 12-14, 2009 |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream | May 7-9, 2009 |
| Bye, Bye Birdie | November 6-8, 2008 |
| Arsenic And Old Lace | May 8-10, 2008 |
| Murder Mystery Valentine's Day Dinner | February 14, 2008 | | Winter One Act Plays | January 25, 2008 | | Little Shop of Horrors | November 8-10, 2007 | | You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown | May 10-12 2007 | | A Pefectly Peachy Melody and IHSA GI entry James and the Giant Peach | March 14, 2007 | | Comedy Night | February 15, 2007 | | The Winter One Acts: The True Story of Cinderella, The DaVinci Cold and Fine Dining | January 26, 2007 | | Searching for Shakespeare | November 9, 10, 11, 2006 | | You Can't Take It With You | May 11-13, 2006 | | 2006 IHSA Group Interpretation Sectional Entry - Young Frankenstein | March, 2006 | | Winter One Acts: Jack Horner & Co., No Exit, Midnight at World's End, and An Actor's Nightmare | January 27, 2006 | | Dancing at Lughnasa | November 17-19, 2005 | | Harvey | May 12-14, 2005 | | Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories | March 12, 2005 | | Winter One Act Plays. Directed by James D. Smith | December 4, 2004 | | Driver’s Test and Sure Thing | December 3, 2004 | | The Miracle Worker | November 18-20, 2004 | | Lend Me a Tenor | May 5, 7, 8, 2003 | | The Diary of Anne Frank: Play by Frances Goodrich, Directed by James D. Smith. | December 4-6, 2003 | | Induction into International Thespian Society as Troupe 6662 | October 22, 2003 | | Spring Play 2003 | Spring 2003 | | Fall Play 2002 | Fall 2002 | | A Piece Of My Heart: Suggested by the book by Keith Walker. Directed by Jeff Burd. | March 14-16, 2002 | | Six Under Ten: The Next Contestant by Frank Gilroy, Sure Thing by David Ives, Funeral parlor by Christopher Durang, Hold For Three by Sherry Kramer, 1-900-DESPERATE by Christopher Durang and Words, words, words by David Ives. Six comic plays all under ten minutes, Directed by Jeff Burd. | Fall 2001 | | La notte di San Donnino / The night of San Donnino. Presented by Teatro Gioco Vita at Ridgewood High School | May 24, 2001 | | Juvie | Spring 2001 |
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Last Updated by Kevin Szaflik on August 26, 2010
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| 'Mattress' musical comes to Ridgewood |
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As Ridgewood High School students rehearsed for their production
of "Once Upon A Mattress," based on "The Princess and the Pea,"
drama director Jim Smith said pre-recorded music helps with school
productions.
Students from Ridgewood High School in Norridge rehearse a scene
for "Once Upon A Mattress." The musical ran November 12, 2009
through November 14, 2009.
(Tamara Bell/Staff Photographer)
"This is our fourth musical in as many years," he said. "When I
first began at Ridgewood High School six years ago, I immediately
began to investigate how we could produce a musical. I had a lot
of items on my agenda at that time."
Sixteen-year-old Lauren Buckley paints one of the backgrounds as
students in Ridgewood High School's drama crew make last minute
preparations to the set of "Once Upon a Mattress," which was
performed at the school last weekend.
(Brian O'Mahoney/Staff Photographer)
Smith said the first agenda item was bringing a thespian troupe
to the school, which was accomplished by being inducted as Troupe
6662.
Lauren Ficek, 18, and Sabina Gora, 15, cut strips of fabric as
students in Ridgewood High School's drama crew make last minute
preparations to the set of "Once Upon a Mattress," which was
presented at the school this past weekend.
(Brian O'Mahoney/Staff Photographer)
Smith then investigated how to do a musical. "Some things made
it a little bit difficult," he said. "We didn't really have a
student pit orchestra. Our current band director suggested that we
could hire musicians but doing so would be roughly about three
times our annual budget for the year. So that was out of the
question."
Students from Ridgewood High School in Norridge rehearse a scene
from the musical "Once Upon A Mattress."
(Tamara Bell/Staff Photographer)
"Our very first musical was 'You're a Good Man, Charlie
Brown,'" he continued. "That was a great show to do because it was
a small cast and we were fortunate enough to have a very talented
student, Bill Bohman. He could play piano and he played all the
music for that show and did a great job."
Students from Ridgewood High School in Norridge rehearse a scene
from the musical "Once Upon A Mattress."
(Tamara Bell/Staff Photographer)
The next production was "Little Shop of Horrors."
Mike Sadowski, 17, adjusts the lighting as students in Ridgewood
High School's drama crew make last minute preparations to the set
of "Once Upon a Mattress."
(Brian O'Mahoney/Staff Photographer)
"When I started with that one, you needed a lot more elaborate
music," Smith said. "What I had discovered was this company called
MT Pit. They're a company that rents recorded music of the
musicals. It's a fully orchestrated CD that they give you. We're
able to play that during the shows and it sounds like we have a
full orchestra and the students are able to sing along with it."
Justyna Zurek, 17, covers some books to be used a props for
Ridgewood High School's production of "Once Upon a Mattress,"
which was performed at the school this past weekend.
(Brian O'Mahoney/Staff Photographer)
Smith also used the recorded music for last year's production
of "Bye Bye Birdie" and now for "Once Upon A Mattress."
"I felt it ("Once Upon a Mattress") was a bigger show than
we've done," he said. "I knew I had a lot more students to work
with and it's still musically easy to do. In addition, I look at
some of my students that are thespians ... and I want to pick a
show that's going to compliment their talents, too."
Article written by Craig A. Whitney on Thursday,
November 19, 2009 for the Pioneer Press Norridge and Harwood
Heights News and online at
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/norridge/news/1890054,norridge-mattres
s-111909-s1.article#.
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Last Updated by Kevin Szaflik on November 20, 2009
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| Trick Or Treat For Hunger |
Frances Bernero Auditorium (Room 105)
This Saturday, October 31st at 6:00 PM
One Canned Good for Admission
480 pounds of food collected for our local food pantry through the Salvation Army in
Norridge.
What is more frightening than the scariest haunted house on Halloween?
Hunger. Halloween is a time of fun and excitement where you eat as much
candy as you possibly can, but according to America’s Second Harvest Network,
one in five children face hunger in America all year round. You, Ridgewood,
can help. On Saturday, October 31st, you can attend the annual Haunted House to Scare
Away Hunger at 6:00 PM in the Frances Bernero Auditorium, Room 105. Bring a single canned good
for your admission and help us scare away the feeling of being hungry for
good!
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Last Updated by Kevin Szaflik on November 02, 2009
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| 'Mattress' musical comes to Ridgewood |
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As Ridgewood High School students rehearsed for their production
of "Once Upon A Mattress," based on "The Princess and the Pea,"
drama director Jim Smith said pre-recorded music helps with school
productions.
Students from Ridgewood High School in Norridge rehearse a scene
for "Once Upon A Mattress." The musical ran November 12, 2009
through November 14, 2009.
(Tamara Bell/Staff Photographer)
"This is our fourth musical in as many years," he said. "When I
first began at Ridgewood High School six years ago, I immediately
began to investigate how we could produce a musical. I had a lot
of items on my agenda at that time."
Sixteen-year-old Lauren Buckley paints one of the backgrounds as
students in Ridgewood High School's drama crew make last minute
preparations to the set of "Once Upon a Mattress," which was
performed at the school last weekend.
(Brian O'Mahoney/Staff Photographer)
Smith said the first agenda item was bringing a thespian troupe
to the school, which was accomplished by being inducted as Troupe
6662.
Lauren Ficek, 18, and Sabina Gora, 15, cut strips of fabric as
students in Ridgewood High School's drama crew make last minute
preparations to the set of "Once Upon a Mattress," which was
presented at the school this past weekend.
(Brian O'Mahoney/Staff Photographer)
Smith then investigated how to do a musical. "Some things made
it a little bit difficult," he said. "We didn't really have a
student pit orchestra. Our current band director suggested that we
could hire musicians but doing so would be roughly about three
times our annual budget for the year. So that was out of the
question."
Students from Ridgewood High School in Norridge rehearse a scene
from the musical "Once Upon A Mattress."
(Tamara Bell/Staff Photographer)
"Our very first musical was 'You're a Good Man, Charlie
Brown,'" he continued. "That was a great show to do because it was
a small cast and we were fortunate enough to have a very talented
student, Bill Bohman. He could play piano and he played all the
music for that show and did a great job."
Students from Ridgewood High School in Norridge rehearse a scene
from the musical "Once Upon A Mattress."
(Tamara Bell/Staff Photographer)
The next production was "Little Shop of Horrors."
Mike Sadowski, 17, adjusts the lighting as students in Ridgewood
High School's drama crew make last minute preparations to the set
of "Once Upon a Mattress."
(Brian O'Mahoney/Staff Photographer)
"When I started with that one, you needed a lot more elaborate
music," Smith said. "What I had discovered was this company called
MT Pit. They're a company that rents recorded music of the
musicals. It's a fully orchestrated CD that they give you. We're
able to play that during the shows and it sounds like we have a
full orchestra and the students are able to sing along with it."
Justyna Zurek, 17, covers some books to be used a props for
Ridgewood High School's production of "Once Upon a Mattress,"
which was performed at the school this past weekend.
(Brian O'Mahoney/Staff Photographer)
Smith also used the recorded music for last year's production
of "Bye Bye Birdie" and now for "Once Upon A Mattress."
"I felt it ("Once Upon a Mattress") was a bigger show than
we've done," he said. "I knew I had a lot more students to work
with and it's still musically easy to do. In addition, I look at
some of my students that are thespians ... and I want to pick a
show that's going to compliment their talents, too."
Article written by Craig A. Whitney on Thursday,
November 19, 2009 for the Pioneer Press Norridge and Harwood
Heights News and online at
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/norridge/news/1890054,norridge-mattres
s-111909-s1.article#.
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Last Updated by Kevin Szaflik on November 20, 2009
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| Here we come a caroling |
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About a dozen Ridgewood High School Drama Club students performed Christmas carols December 22, 2009 at Central Baptist Village in Norridge.
Carols were performed for residents during the monthly birthday party.
Article written by Craig A. Whitney on Monday, December 28, 2009 for the Pioneer Press Norridge and Harwood Heights News and online at
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/norridge/news/1961964,norridge-cbvcarols-123109-s1.article.
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Last Updated by Kevin Szaflik on December 30, 2009
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| Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare |
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Much Ado About Nothing is the story of two very different sets of lovers, Beatrice
and Benedict and Claudio and Hero. The witty banter between Beatrice and
Benedict is the highlight of the play. The main plot revolves around obstacles to
the union of two young lovers, Claudio and Hero. While the play’s sub-plot, the
"merry war" of the sexes, revolves around Beatrice and Benedict. Benedict thinks
he hates Beatrice but really loves her and Beatrice who thinks she hates Benedict
but really loves him! Ridgewood Drama and Thespian Troupe #6662 are proud
to once again present Shakespeare in the round. Although this show will be
presented as Shakespeare intended, you do not need to be a student of
Shakespeare to enjoy this performance. It’s fun for everyone!
Ticket Information:
Thursday, May 13, 2010 & Friday, May 14, 2010
- $5 for General Admission
- $3 for Students, Senior Citizens, & Children 5 and under
Saturday, May 15, 2010
For one night only…join us for a special dinner/theater package.
- $20 Catered dinner by Vince’s Italian Restaurant &
Admission to Much Ado About Nothing
- $15 Dinner Only
- $5 Much Ado About Nothing Admission Only
Tickets for all performances are LIMITED! Please call Jen Snyder at
(708) 697-5584 to reserve yours today.
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Last Updated by Kevin Szaflik on April 07, 2010
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| Ridgewood High School's drama students helped perform a play. Ridgewood's art students painted faces, and Ridgewood's science students conducted experiments.
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Students from Ridgewood High School in Norridge rehearse a scene
for "Once Upon A Mattress." The musical ran November 12, 2009
through November 14, 2009.
Sixteen-year-old Lauren Buckley paints one of the backgrounds as
students in Ridgewood High School's drama crew make last minute
preparations to the set of "Once Upon a Mattress," which was
performed at the school last weekend.
