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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Fully running through “Pippin” for the first time, sophomore Jack Mullen performs the opening number alongside his castmates to kick off tech week. Having been diagnosed with COVID-19 one week before the show, theater teacher and Director Amie Gossett relied on her students to step up to help the show run smoothly in her absence. “As a whole, this has been a very collaborative experience for all the kids. They’ve learned to take responsibility [while] pushing themselves to keep the show going. [They learned] to believe themselves in stepping outside of their comfort zone and to push for what they want,” Gossett said.

Turmoil to triumph: the Parkway West Dramatics Company puts on a fiery show in “no time at all”

Triya Gudipati, Editor-in-Chief • March 9, 2023

From a COVID-19 diagnosis to a broken wrist, the weeks before “Pippin” brought confusion, chaos and worry to the show’s cast and crew. So, how did the theater department transform turmoil into triumph? “Pippin,”...

Getting makeup put on, freshman Ashley Lewinski and senior Anya Lewinski prepare for recording the theater department’s production of “The Spell of Sleeping Beauty.” The sisters play the red and green witches in the production which will be broadcasted to elementary schools on June 3. “I’ve always loved theater. I like getting out there and acting, meeting new people. Everyone from all different communities is so welcoming. I think it’s a great way to meet new people,” Ashley said.

Photo of the week – May 14

Madi Michajiliczenko, Staff Writer • May 14, 2021

Portraying the character Janet Van De Graaff, junior Arden Dickson rehearses a scene from “The Drowsy Chaperone.”

“The Drowsy Chaperone” offers a sobering take on escapism

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief • February 12, 2020

It is only fitting that the most reflective moment of a frenzied 20-character musical came when all but one were frozen in place. The Man in Chair (senior Dennis McMorrow) pauses, and for the first...

Singing his character titular song "I am Aldolpho," senior Zane Alshekhlee, plays the self-proclaimed 'ladies' man' Aldolpho in the musical "The Drowsy Chaperone." To play Aldolpho, Alsheklee had to speak with an exaggerated Spanish accent. "I think my favorite part would be my character song," Alshekhlee said. "It's so much fun to play and sing and dance," Alsheklee said.

Theatre department readies for meta musical “The Drowsy Chaperone”

Olivia Bradshaw, Staff Writer • February 7, 2020

After more than three months of preparation, the theatre department is debuting their production of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” a musical comedy paying tribute to–while also parodying–golden-age musicals. The...

Seniors Aaliyah Weston and Katie Solodar portray Bertha and Gretchen, respectively, in a scene from “Boeing Boeing.”

“Boeing Boeing” takes flight to deliver laughs and lessons alike

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2019

Robert (senior Charlie Foy) resentfully gulps down a glass of whiskey. From across the room, Bertha (senior Aaliyah Weston) sets the house rotary phone back onto the desk and pivots towards the former. “Drink...

Throwing himself to the ground, senior Hayden Riehl and freshman Ross Harter improvise a scene together. Harter and Riehl were on team “Fashion Disaster” as part of the show’s “Perfect Storm” theme.

A perfect storm: Running with Scissors Improv show receives thunderous applause

Carly Anderson, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • October 30, 2018

No sex, no drugs, no rock ‘n’ roll (and definitely no smooth jazz)–these are the only restrictions you’ll find at your average Running with Scissors Improv show. Following the first “Perfect...

Wearing their “Running with Scissors” shirts, students from the improv team pose with the superior award they received, which is the highest rating. They were one of two groups in Missouri to receive this award for the Improv Olympix event. “We had a senior who was doing scholarship auditions, and four juniors who were busy too. We weren’t really expecting to do as well as we did,” Showers said.

Theater students break a leg at the Missouri State Thespian Conference

Sabrina Bohn, Managing Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2018

Students in the International Thespian Society (ITS) attended the Missouri State Thespian Conference Jan. 11-13 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand to go to classes, talk to colleges and perform in individual...

Theatre Department head refuses to call curtains

Theatre Department head refuses to call curtains

Macky Kavanaugh, Staff Writer • October 30, 2014
Amie Gossett and the Theatre Department officers make the executive decision to change the spring production to Our Town.