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Brave New World, a dramatic play by David Rogers based on the novel of the same name by Aldous Huxley, vividly displays a freightening future dystopia. In a world ruled by conformity and an endless pursuit of pleasure, a new morality has been defined. The play
is set in the future where mindless happiness is universal; where babies are not born but decanted from bottles; where human frustrations are eliminated by happiness drugs. Into this society comes John, a sensitive, human throwback. His relationships with the inhabitants provide a provocative and pertinent
questioning of modern values. Synopsis provided by Dramatists Publishing Company.
A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. Roald Dahl's story comes hilariously to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with crises. You will see James (as he cleverly gets the Peach out of danger), the wise Old-Green-Grasshopper and the pessimistic Earthworm. You will also see James' mean Aunt Spiker and cruel Aunt Sponge come to a suitably sticky end. The action is tied together by the Narrator, a storyteller, motivator, emcee and audience friend. For additional information, visit Dramatic Publishing
Celebrating its third year in existence, WBHS Theatre Arts Program is proud to once again offer students a course-based theatre performance experience. Students from Mr. Greene's Drama 2 class will colaboratively work to rehearse and fully produce two one-act plays. Performances will take place the week before winter break during select class periods. An evening performance for parents will take place at 7:30pm on Thurs, Dec. 17th.
The New York Shakespeare Festival had quite a success with this penetrating allegory about a totalitarian police state by a Polish dissident playwright and novelist. In a reform school for girls, near Warsaw. A documentary film director plans to do a film of their production of the classic "Cinderella". The authorities of the school welcome his arrival, as they believe his film will show the world how enlightened the state can be in its institutions of social welfare. The director plans to create a documentary whose theme is how innocent children are rescued from the web of society. When the girl playing Cinderella refuses to participate in this phony charade. both the director and the school authorities collaborate in her punishment. For additional information, visit Samuel French, Inc.
This year The Orchard Lake Student Film Festival marks its 7th anniversary playing host to schools from across Southeast Michigan. WBHS Theatre Arts Program once again welcomes Metro Detroit's most talented high school filmmakers as they gather to screen their latest short films.
This year marks a new direction for WBHS' Theatre Arts Program. In the spring of 2016 the program will once again join efforts to promote and participate with WBHS' award-winning forensics program. Forensics offers students a chance to participate in tournement-based performance experiences under a number of different categories. For additional information, visit The Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association's website.
Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the un-extraordinary moments that happen every day. The extrodinary production has once again captivated audiences in its 2013 revival on Broadway. Don't miss the magic! For more information, visit Music Theatre International.
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