Little Shop of Horrors November 7-9, 2024
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On Skid Row, Mr. Mushnik plans to shutter his failing florist shop when his timid staffer Seymour presents an exotic-but-wilted flytrap named Audrey II. Convinced it will boost business, Seymour encourages Mr. Mushnik to display the peculiar plant, which Seymour successfully revives. As Audrey II draws much-needed crowds to the shop, Seymour makes a disturbing discovery: It needs fresh blood (and lots of it) to grow — a secret that forces Seymour into a Faustian bargain to keep his fame and fortune intact. A hilarious mashup of science fiction, horror and musical theater, this nostalgic classic boasts Motown-inspired hits like “Git It,” “Suddenly Seymour” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”

PERFORMANCES — Thursday, November 7th 
Friday, November 8th 
Saturday, November 9th
TICKETS —
Get your tickets online by clicking here or tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Tickets are $10 - General Admission, $7 - Senior Citizens, and $5 for students.

PARKING FOR PERFORMANCES AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION —
All performances are at Salina High School South, 730 E. Magnolia Rd., Salina, KS  67401 in the auditorium. Enter for parking from either Magnolia Rd. or from Edward St. (just south of the school building). The auditorium entrance is on the southwest side of the school.

 

TENTATIVE Calendar of Performing Arts events for 2024-2025.

Jester Nominations and Awards

2022-2023 information —

Congratulations to the following students & staff of CINDERELLA for receiving regional honors and Jester Award Nominations! 

Salina South is part of the Region III awards. All participating schools are divided into five regions. Each region has its own honoree list, then the top two (or one depending on the category) honorees in each category become Jester nominees.
The Jester Awards ceremony was on May 7, 2023, at 3 pm at Century II in Wichita. Although we didn’t win in any of the categories, we’re very proud of our show and everyone’s accomplishments! 

THE 2023 JESTER NOMINATIONS!
Salina South received the following Jester nominations for the production of CINDERELLA –

  • Outstanding Production 
  • Orchestra Direction – Tyler Kuder
  • Vocal Music Direction – Eddie B Creer, Jr.
  • Lighting Design – JR Lidgett
  • Lobby Display 

The following are Region III Honorees (similar to Honorable Mention):

  • Direction of a Show – Kate Lindsay
  • Supporting Performer – Aubrey Powell
  • Small Ensemble – The Prince’s Guard
  • Ensemble / Chorus – Cinderella
  • Production Number – “The Prince Is Giving a Ball”
  • Artistic Guest – Samantha Dechant (choreography)
  • Scenic Design – Roger Coberly

The entire company of CINDERELLA did an amazing job with the show – congrats to all!

Information handout

 

 

2021-2022 information —
Jester Info and Permission Slip 2022
Congratulations to the following students & staff of SHREK for receiving regional honors and Jester Award Nominations! Although we didn’t return with any awards, we loved being a part of the celebration.
New to the Jesters this year were the regional awards. All participating schools were divided into five regions. Each region had its own honoree list, then the top two (or one depending on the category) honorees in each category continued on as Jester nominees.
The Jester Awards ceremony was on April 24, 2022, at 3 pm at Century II in Wichita. The Jester Awards are sponsored through Music Theatre of Wichita.
The entire company of SHREK did an amazing job with the show – congrats to all!

THE 2022 JESTER NOMINATIONS!
Salina South received the following Jester nominations for the production of SHREK, THE MUSICAL –

  • Supporting Actor – Evan Dickson (Pinocchio)
  • Cameo Performer – Kirsten Lamia (Dragon)
  • Pre-High School Performer – Larkin French (Young Fiona)

The above nominations are also included in Region III Honorees along with the following –

  • Small Ensemble – The Mice Dancers
    (Vanessa Arceo, Kaity Geist, Libby Kierscht) 
  • Orchestra Direction – Darren Brooks
  • Design Guest – Roger Coberly
  • Lobby Display

For more info on the full list of nominees, please see Music Theatre Wichita’s webpage. 

 

 

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2018-19 information —
Jester wrap-up from Music Theatre of Wichita (including link for photos!) – https://mtwichita.org/education/jester_awards_program/about
Full list of award recipients – AWARD LIST_2019_postShow
Link from Erin’s photos (if you post, please be sure to credit Erin Kata Photography as she’s requested – thanks!) – https://erinkataphotography.smugmug.com/Downloadable-Galleries/Stage-Productions/SHS-Productions/2019-All-Shook-Up/n-6f6rR2/?fbclid=IwAR3cFlbU7AzrGInFcmL1DNOfNcUoIiW117jm8i866kJoK3DXbwJvTV2X7zQ

South’s info –
Salina South theatre students attended the 2019 Jester Awards on May 5. South High’s production of “All Shook Up” was among schools receiving the following Jester awards –

  • Outstanding Stage Crew
  • Outstanding Vocal Music Direction – Eddie B Creer, Jr. Lindsay
  • Outstanding Direction of a Show – Kate Lindsay
  • Outstanding Overall Production Number – “Can’t Help Falling in Love”
    South was honored to have also been nominated in these categories –

    • Overall Production
    • Leading Actor – Santiago Vasquez (Chad)
    • Supporting Actor – Jacob Sweet (Dennis)
    • Ensemble/Chorus
    • Orchestra Direction – Alyssa Lane
    • Artistic Guest – Sam DeChant (Choreography)
    • Sound Design – Eddie B Creer, Jr.
    • Technical Guest – Kay Engelland, Eve Boyle, Pam Debold (Costume Design)
    • Technical Guest – J.R. Lidgett (Lighting Design)
    • Technical Guest – Roger Coberly (Scenic Design)

Santiago Vasquez and the cast also performed a couple of medleys from “All Shook Up.” Thirty-eight schools from across Kansas participated in this year’s Jester Awards which recognize and celebrate musical theatre.

 

OUR ITINERARY AND INFO – JESTER AWARDS TRIP REMINDERS 2019
Other info from Music Theatre of Wichita –
– 2018-19 Rehearsal Times
– 2019 Program Order
– Jester Parking Map

PERMISSION SLIP / INFO – Jester permission slip and info 2019
Newest Youtube link for rehearsal video – https://youtu.be/1aeCuh_i2Pw
Youtube link for rehearsal video – https://youtu.be/lG5094T8CQA

Salina South’s production of ALL SHOOK UP is honored to have received several Jester Award nominations.
Salina South received the following nominations –

  • Overall Production
  • Direction of a Show – Kate Lindsay
  • Leading Actor – Santiago Vasquez (Chad)
  • Supporting Actor – Jacob Sweet (Dennis)
  • Ensemble/Chorus
  • Overall Production Number – “Can’t Help Falling in Love”
  • Orchestra Direction – Alyssa Lane
  • Vocal Music Direction – Eddie B Creer, Jr.
  • Artistic Guest – Sam DeChant (Choreography)
  • Stage Crew
  • Sound Design – Eddie B Creer, Jr.
  • Technical Guest – Kay Engelland, Eve Boyle, Pam Debold (Costume Design)
  • Technical Guest – J.R. Lidgett (Lighting Design)
  • Technical Guest – Roger Coberly (Scenic Design)

Since shows receiving Overall Production nominations and Leading Actor/Actress nominations are also invited to perform at the Jester Awards Ceremony, South students will be performing at the awards.  The awards are Sunday, May 5 at 4:00pm at the Century II Performing Arts Center in Wichita.  Students will participate in a red carpet event prior to the awards ceremony.


From Music Theatre of Wichita –
2018-19 Nominee List
From the Music Theatre of Wichita website —
http://www.musictheatreofwichita.org/education/jester_awards_program/about
“The Jester Award program recognizes the extraordinary amount of work, creativity, and dedication that faculty and students pour into their high school theatrical productions. Recognition is given to casts and crews, directors and designers – all who work to stage these great works of musical theatre.” The Jester Awards Ceremony is scheduled to take place May 5, 2019, 4pm at the Century II Performing Arts Center.

 

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2017-18 information —

PERMISSION SLIP / INFO — Jester permission slip and info 2018

From Music Theatre of Wichita –
2017-18 Nominee Final
2018 Jester press release

From the Music Theatre of Wichita website —
https://mtwichita.org/education/jester_awards_program/about
“The Jester Award program recognizes the extraordinary amount of work, creativity, and dedication that faculty and students pour into their high school theatrical productions. Recognition is given to casts and crews, directors and designers – all who work to stage these great works of musical theatre.” The Jester Awards Ceremony is scheduled to take place May 6, 2018 at the Century II Performing Arts Center.


Salina South’s production of SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS is very honored to have received several Jester Award nominations.

THE 2018 JESTER NOMINATIONS!

  • Overall Production
  • Direction of a Show – Kate Lindsay
  • Leading Actor – Nick Salem (Adam Pontipee)
  • Small Ensemble – “The Brothers” (Nathan Zimmerman, Santiago Vasquez, Anthony Nitbouapha, Jacob Sweet, Kyle Dundas, Noah Endreshak)
  • Production Number – “The Social Dance”
  • Orchestra – Mary Wagoner
  • Vocal Music Direction – Eddie B Creer, Jr.
  • Artistic Guest – Sam DeChant (Choreography)
  • Design Guest – Kay Engelland, Eve Boyle, Pam Debold (Costume Design)

Since shows receiving Overall Production nominations and Leading Actor/Actress nominations are also invited to perform at the Jester Awards Ceremony, South students will be performing at the awards.  The awards are Sunday, May 6 at 6:00pm at the Century II Performing Arts Center in Wichita.  Students will participate in a red carpet event prior to the awards ceremony.

More information about the Jester Awards program is located at the Music Theatre of Wichita website –

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2016-17 info…
Full list of nominations – 2016-17JESTER AWARDS

http://www.musictheatreofwichita.org/education/jester_awards_program/about

From the Music Theatre of Wichita release —

Music Theatre Wichita’s 16th Annual Jester Awards take place May 12; nominees announced

Kansas high school students recognized for outstanding achievements
in musical theatre

WICHITA, KS – Music Theatre Wichita announces nominees for the 16th Annual Jester Awards, a program designed to celebrate excellence in high school musical theatre. Each year, trained volunteer judges attend and evaluate dozens of performances. This year, 94 judges viewed 129 performances of 44 productions, involving more than 2500 students and 38 schools across the state of Kansas. The program began in Wichita, but now extends as far as Liberal, Hays, Salina, and Pittsburg, in addition to the greater Wichita area.

The Jester Awards Ceremony will take place at the Orpheum Theatre in Wichita on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 7pm. Honorees in 24 categories will be announced during the ceremony, and several of the honorees will perform. One leading male honoree and one leading female honoree will receive a scholarship award of $2500, and one student will receive a scholarship for their achievements in technical theatre. Tickets to the ceremony are $10 each and may be purchased at the door or by calling the Music Theatre Wichita box office at 316.265.3107.

Alumni of the Jester Awards program can be seen onstage and backstage at Music Theatre Wichita this summer, as well as in regional theatres across the country and on Broadway, including this year’s new Broadway musical Anastasia.

Producing Artistic Director Wayne Bryan: “The Jester Awards program has become one of the most gratifying aspects of Music Theatre Wichita. The dedication of these students and teachers is a vibrant reminder of the how powerful the arts can be in opening minds, unlocking potential, and enriching a community.”

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Music Theatre Wichita, a not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to stimulating and nurturing interest in musical theatre by producing Broadway quality productions while entertaining and educating patrons, the community and theatrical artists. Founded in 1972, MTWichita is currently the largest subscribed not-for-profit arts organization in the state of Kansas, and has attained an international reputation for excellence. Each summer, MTWichita self-produces five Broadway-scale musical productions, using a unique mixture of top-flight professionals from Broadway and Hollywood working alongside talented Midwesterners.