We are a group of young writers between the ages of 10-17, who have a passion for theatrical analysis and critique. We are based out of the Waukesha Civic Theatre, and have begun to expand to partner organizations throughout the community.

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The Grinch kneels center stage with his fingers in his ears, while Whos stand all around him mid-song, all dressed in Dr. Seussian costumes.

He’s a One of a Kind: the Grinch

James Schultz as the Grinch (center) and the touring company of DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL. Photo credit: Jeremy Daniel. A review of Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical by Benjamin Earnest, age 13 We all know and love Dr. Seuss’ classic picture book How The Grinch Stole Christmas! , but did you know that it has been turned into a musical? You are in for a treat with the national tour of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

Marcus Performing Arts Center

Do you like to watch live musicals? Do you like the movie A Christmas Carol? Combine those two questions and you’ll get a live musical production of A Christmas Carol! On November 28, 2025, I watched Lake Country Playhouse’s 15th annual production of A Christmas Carol: the Musical… and it was even better than the movie!! (Even though there were no Muppets!) In the musical, three ghosts visited the wealthy and selfish main character, Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Chobanoff), during the night. Who were the ghosts? Why did they come? Well, I can answer both of those questions! They came because Mr. Scrooge had been acting like a selfish and uncaring person, so the three ghosts came to help him change his ways before it was too late. The first ghost that visited Mr. Scrooge was the Ghost of Christmas Past, played by Emma Mullin. She was in charge of making sure that Scrooge saw how he had behaved in the past, so he’d change his behavior. Her costume was flowy and magical, and

Take a Look at the Past, the Present, and the Future

Emma Mullin as the Ghost of Christmas Past (left) and Michael Chobanoff as Ebenezer Scrooge (right) in A Christmas Carol: the Musical at Lake Country Playhouse. Photo credit: Jim Baker. A review of A Christmas Carol: the Musical by Lucia E. Schrader, age 10 1/2 Do you like to watch live musicals? Do you like the movie A Christmas Carol ? Combine those two questions and you’ll get a live musical production of A Christmas Carol: the Musical ! On November 28, 2025, I watched La

Lake Country Playhouse

A cast in colorful costumes hits a dance pose with their fists in the air, on a snowy, holiday-themed set.

THE PIGEON GETS A BIG TIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA - You're Invited!

Adyson Ries as Zoomy Squirrel (front) and the cast of The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! at First Stage. Photo credit: Paul Ruffolo. A review of The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! by Madelyn Verhyen, age 14 Based on the books and characters by Mo Willems, First Stage presents you with The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! This musical comedy consists of the squirrels creating the best holiday party, Piggy and Gerald wanting to get the

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He’s a One of a Kind: the Grinch

James Schultz as the Grinch (center) and the touring company of DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL. Photo credit: Jeremy Daniel. A review of Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical by Benjamin Earnest, age 13 We all know and love Dr. Seuss’ classic picture book How The Grinch Stole Christmas! , but did you know that it has been turned into a musical? You are in for a treat with the national tour of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

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Take a Look at the Past, the Present, and the Future

Emma Mullin as the Ghost of Christmas Past (left) and Michael Chobanoff as Ebenezer Scrooge (right) in A Christmas Carol: the Musical at Lake Country Playhouse. Photo credit: Jim Baker. A review of A Christmas Carol: the Musical by Lucia E. Schrader, age 10 1/2 Do you like to watch live musicals? Do you like the movie A Christmas Carol ? Combine those two questions and you’ll get a live musical production of A Christmas Carol: the Musical ! On November 28, 2025, I watched La

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THE PIGEON GETS A BIG TIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA - You're Invited!

Adyson Ries as Zoomy Squirrel (front) and the cast of The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! at First Stage. Photo credit: Paul Ruffolo. A review of The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! by Madelyn Verhyen, age 14 Based on the books and characters by Mo Willems, First Stage presents you with The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! This musical comedy consists of the squirrels creating the best holiday party, Piggy and Gerald wanting to get the

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In a bar, a man and woman are locked in a pinky promise, each with a serious expression.

Taking a Stab at Mystery

Bree Beelow as LeeAnn (left) and Matt Bowdren as Eric (right) in Murder Girl at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. Photo credit: Michael Brosilow. A review of Murder Girl by Charlie Fetters, age 15 It’s rare to see a show that fully encapsulates you as an audience member. It’s easy to become distracted and lose focus when you’re not engaged fully in a show; Murder Girl is one of the rare few in which you cannot take your eyes off the stage. The killer story of Murder Girl covers th

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A dozen students stand with fun photo props in front of a background, some attired in Packers garb

We are a group of young writers between the ages of 10-17, who have a passion for theatrical analysis and critique. We are based out of the Waukesha Civic Theatre, and have begun to expand to partner organizations throughout the community.

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