Put Me in Summer and I’ll Be a… Happy Snowman!
Molly Hill Fuller as Elsa in Disney's Frozen at First Stage. Photo credit: Paul Ruffolo. A review of Frozen by DevinReigh Endries, age 14 Frozen is a Disney classic, and most people in the U.S. have either heard the soundtrack or seen the movie at least once in their lifetime. It follows two sisters, Anna and Elsa, and their struggle to run a kingdom in the wake of Elsa turning eighteen and inheriting the crown from their parents, who died when they were small. It carries the
May 143 min read
Can’t Help Falling in Love with This Electrifying Production
Sarah Jean Mergener as Natalie/Ed (center) and the cast of All Shook Up at Sunset Playhouse. Photo credit: George Katsekes. A review of All Shook Up by Ava Sabel, age 16 Are you a fan of Elvis Presley? Do you love a feel-good romantic comedy packed with energy, charm, and iconic music? Then All Shook Up at Sunset Playhouse is absolutely worth your time! This lively production delivers a whirlwind of romance, humor, and unexpected twists that keeps the audience engaged from st
May 102 min read
To John: A Story of Female Friendships and One Heck of a Calendar
From left to right, Tanya Tranberg as Celia, Goo as Jessie, Jenny Kosek as Cora, Beth Perry as Annie, and Lesley Grider as Ruth in Calendar Girls at Waukesha Civic Theatre. Photo credit: Anne Kenny Creative. A review of Calendar Girls by Kennedy Freiberg, age 12 (Some spoilers ahead!) Calendar Girls is a comedy about 6 women (Chris, Annie, Ruth, Cora, Celia, and Jessie) who are all part of the Yorkshire Women’s Institute. After Annie’s husband John dies from leukemia, the gir
May 92 min read
P-A-N-D-E-M-O-N-I-U-M at the Spelling Bee
The cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Carroll University. Photo credit: Allison Calteux Photography. A review of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Charlie Fetters, age 15 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a joyous, bittersweet, and hilarious story that follows a group of tweens who spell their way through their issues. Throughout the show, contestants reveal these problems (overachievement, parental pressure, puberty, and more) to t
May 73 min read
A ROCKIN’ MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM: Shakespeare’s Concert
From left to right, Zoah Hirano as Peaseblossom, Jillian Vogedes as Mustardseed, Finley Brown as Orchid, Saum Seyed as Nick Bottom, Stephanie Staszak as Titania, Alexus Coleman as Cobweb, and Averi Lauren Grier as Moth in A ROCKIN’ Midsummer Night’s Dream at Skylight Music Theatre. Photo credit: Mark Frohna. A review of A ROCKIN' Midsummer Night's Dream by Benjamin Earnest, age 13 Lots of people know of William Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, but what happens
Apr 303 min read
Snow Much Fun at FROZEN
Cole Bugiel as Hans (left) and Melody Marks as Anna (right) in Disney’s Frozen at First Stage. Photo credit: Paul Ruffolo. A review of Disney's Frozen by Ellory Woodford, age 12 On Saturday, May 11th, I attended First Stage’s production of Disney's Frozen at the Todd Wehr Theatre in the Marcus Center in Milwaukee. Frozen is a musical that is heavily based on the beloved Disney classic movie. It follows the story of two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa, as they grow up and learn a
Apr 294 min read
Spelling It Out: A Bee Full of Heart and Humor
The cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Carroll University. Photo credit: Allison Calteux Photography. A review of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Ava Sabel, age 15 Have you ever watched a spelling bee and thought, “This could use a little more chaos and maybe even a song or two?” If so, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee performed by the Carroll Players might be exactly your kind of show! Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, it follows
Apr 282 min read
!["P-A-N-D-E-M-O-N-I-U-M at the Spelling Bee" - a review by Charlie Fetters, age 15. We're back for another review of the @carroll_players' most recent show, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE!
Charlie writes, "[T]he Carroll Players did an incredible job at bringing a fresh, new interpretation of this story to life that I continue thinking about even now."
Want to find out his favorite part of the bee? Read his full review on our website! 🔗LINK IN BIO
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