WHS gives spirited ‘Hunchback’ performance
Wellesley singers celebrate Acatober
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On October 19 and 20, Wellesley audiences were treated to a night of song and celebration in two sold out performances of the a cappella concert, Acatober. Every fall the Wellesley choral students and the four student-run a cappella groups, Acapella Anonymous, Inchordination, Ladies First, and Renegade Acapella perform with a guest artist...
WHS stars in ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’
By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Each spring, the WHS Drama Society performs a more intimate production in the little theater affectionately known as the black box. This limited-seating space immerses the audience in the theater experience, as the action of the actors and movements of scenery and props seem all the more overwhelming in the unique,...
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WHS Drama presenting original comedy
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After November’s theatrical treat, “Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street,” the Wellesley High School Drama Society will present an original comedy, “What’s Fair is Faire.” Performances will be on Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, March 17, at 5:30 p.m.
Under the expert direction of WHS Drama Specialist Stephen...
‘Sweeney Todd’ showcases Wellesley High talent
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
From the very first day of the school year, WHS students, teachers, tech crew, pit, and POPS members began the long pre-production work necessary to present the dark comedy and musical thriller “Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”
Requiring a collaboration between the drama, technology, choral and music...
‘Sweeney Todd’ coming to WHS
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That infamous demon barber, Sweeney Todd, will soon be wreaking his havoc on Rice Street. With book by Hugh Wheeler and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this dark and witty tale is rife with love, murder and revenge. Awarded eight Tony Awards for its Broadway premiere, including Best Musical, “Sweeney Todd” is...
‘Sweeney Todd’ coming to WHS
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That infamous demon barber, Sweeney Todd, will soon be wreaking his havoc on Rice Street. With book by Hugh Wheeler and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this dark and witty tale is rife with love, murder and revenge. Awarded eight Tony Awards for its Broadway premiere, including Best Musical, “Sweeney Todd”...
Courtyard Sunfest at WHS shines
By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Courtyard Sunfest, WHS’s first outdoor music festival, drew a nice crowd and was a shining success, even though grey skies and the cool and damp afternoon made it feel more like September than May. Sunfest was the senior project idea of six WHS seniors. It featured a musical performance by the...
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WHS performing arts department delights
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The weeks leading up to the holidays were filled with festive music and entertaining theater as the students from WHS band, choral and drama departments held performances.
Leading off the holiday festivities on December 1, the WHS Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, led by Mr. Steven Scott, entertained the...
‘Beauty and the Beast’ enchants audiences
