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A Review of THS Drama’s Presentation of ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!’

A Review of THS Drama’s Presentation of ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!’

A Review of THS Drama’s Presentation of ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ By Amanda Weatherwax Oxford, OH — It may be a tad bit too early for holiday music in my opinion, but it’s always the right time to watch Talawanda students perform. On Sat., Nov. 12, THS Drama staged a matinee performance of Barbara […]

THS Drama Returns on Nov. 12

THS Drama Returns on Nov. 12

THS Drama Returns on Nov. 12 By Tribune Staff   Oxford, OH — THS Drama returns to the stage with Ian McWethy’s play “The Internet Is Distract-OH Look a Kitten!”  There will be three live performances in the Performing Arts Center: Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. and at 7 […]

Potter Parody Preview

Potter Parody Preview

Talawanda High School’s drama program hits the funny bone again and this time it’s with  “Puffs: The Play,” written by Matt Cox and directed by Catherine Hudson. Fans of Harry Potter will recognize some favorite characters and plot points in the parody that tells the story of the “Puffs” who learn that it’s okay to […]

Freaky Friday This Thursday

Freaky Friday This Thursday

Many of us are familiar with the popular movie Freaky Friday, in which a teen girl and her mom, who don’t get along that well, switch bodies. But what you may not know is that a brand-new interpretation of this movie will hit Talawanda stage in musical form. The drama department had been working hard […]

Almost, Maine

Almost, Maine

OXFORD,OH– “ I’m very excited about directing this play since it’s my debut play it really means a lot to me,” said Cate Hudson, Director of Talawanda High School’s fall production of “Almost, Maine.” Once you walk out onto the stage you’ll see strips of black platforms lined with chairs.  In the middle of the […]

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown!

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown!

Oxford, OH — That’s right. You heard it here first, ladies and gentlemen! Talawanda High School’s very own “Peanuts” gang has arrived! This thrill seeking musical takes you on many different adventures, from a nail-biting baseball game to a daunting book report about a rabbit that steals food from other people’s gardens. This cast has […]

The Game’s Afoot

The Game’s Afoot

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Ready! Set! Honk!

Ready!  Set!  Honk!

This spring, Talawanda High’s drama department performed a wonderful production of HONK! under the direction of Ryan Steffen. This was Steffen’s first musical since he resumed the directorial position, and it did not disappoint. Audiences were treated to a blend of classical musical theatre composition and a rural storyline that hits close to home for […]

Talawanda Drama Presents Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

Talawanda Drama Presents Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

This week, the Talawanda Drama Club has been performing “The Brother’s Grimm Spectaculathon,” the 2016 Fall play. “What is it about?” you may ask. Well, they say it themselves! You see “Monster slaying action as the three-headed pig battles the wolf-o-bot in a bone-crushing cage match of death!” (Zolidis 7). Well, maybe not so much. […]