The Cook High School Theatre Wing

01/08/2023

Reminder that Mean Girls rehearsals will resume tomorrow at 4:30. See you then!

01/05/2023

Senior Lucas Ward rehearses a scene from Big Fish as his entry for Georgia Thespian Conference’s Thespy event. Enjoy a snippet of “How it Ends” 🐉

01/05/2023

Juniors Megan Lawrence and Emily Smith, along with Senior Carter Exum rehearse their scene from Waitress as their entry for Georgia Thespian Conference’s Thespy event. Enjoy a snippet of “A Soft Place to Land”. 🥧

01/02/2023

Happy New Year! We’re so excited to begin a new year of theatre! Please check your emails and Remind from Ms. Powell to note the change in this week’s rehearsal schedule. On Wednesday and Thursday of this week (1/4 and 1/5) Ms. Powell will be meeting with those auditioning for Thespys and college/ scholarships at Thespian Conference at 4pm. Mean Girls rehearsal will resume its normal schedule on Monday January 9th from 5:30-7:30. We can’t wait to see you soon!

01/01/2023

We’re so incredibly proud of our Senior, Rokita Spencer, getting to cheer at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta yesterday as an FCA All-American Cheerleader! Congratulations, Rokita, on all of your accomplishments! We can’t wait to see what you do next 💛🖤

We are so proud of our very own, Rokita Spencer, being honored as a FCA All-American Cheerleader and getting to cheer at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl yesterday!! ❤️🤍💙

12/01/2022

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Mean Girls High School Version! Thank you so much for all of your hard work during auditions. You made casting very difficult! Rehearsals will begin on Monday December 5th at 5:30 with a cast and crew read through of the script and meeting. This was our largest group of students auditioning to date, and we are so excited to have you!

Cady Heron- Megan Lawrence

Regina George- Emily Smith

Janis- Carter Exum

Damian- Lucas Ward

Gretchen- Amiyah Brown

Karen- Jayley Moore

Aaron Samuels- Matthew Sermons

Mrs. George- Amaya Durden

Ms. Norbury- Anzleigh Peacock

Mr. Duvall- Allure Ford

Kevin G- Pablo Hernandez

Mrs. Heron- Journey Mathieu

Mr. Heron- Gio Villanueva

Shane Oman- Jordan Daniels

Taylor Wedell- Emily Eisenhower

Lizzie Therman- JaKayla Jackson

Caitlin Caussin- Emma Warren

Rachel Hamilton- Asia Patterson

Sonja Acquino- Tavae’ Tolbert

Sophie- Morgan North

Grace- Addie Gregory

Dawn- Savanna Hodges

Christian- Rokita Spencer

Caroline- Lyric Johnson

Jason- Jordan Daniels

Glen Coco- Gracyn Baldree

Tyler- Gio Villanueva

Martin- Adarien Walton

Coach Carr- Morgan North

Mr. Buck- Francis Grant

French Teacher- Journey Mathieu

Teary Girl- Rokita Spencer

Marymount 1- Gracyn Baldree

Marymount 2- Hannah Griffin

Marymount 3- Maggie Kelley

Marymount Team Captain- Morgan North

Mike- Tobey Ellis

Mathletes Moderator- Danielle Strickland

Ensemble- Gracyn Baldree
Addie Gregory
Hannah Griffin
JaKayla Jackson
Lyric Johnson
Maggie Kelley
Josie Lawrence
Morgan North
Asia Patterson
Ja’Destine Patterson
Carmelo Pickett
Shondria Smith
Rokita Spencer
Danielle Strickland
Emma Warren

Crew

Student Director: Carter Exum
Production Stage Manager: Z’mya Thompson
Assistant Stage Manager: Aalexis Scruggs
Assistant Stage Manager (backstage SR): Carly Davis
Assistant Stage Manager (backstage SL): Josie Lawrence
Lights: Aalexis Scruggs
Sound: Z’mya Thompson
Student Choreography: Jayley Moore, Z’mya Thompson
Student Scenic Designer: Carly Davis
Spotlight: Jenaya Tucker
Run Crew: Bradley Artiaga- Trejo, Armoni Brown, Ansley Corrao, Carly Davis, Ta’Nya DeBerry, Francis Grant, Monchez Johnson, Josie Lawrence, Kalee Rodgers, Madison Smith, Lainey Solley

11/30/2022

It was a magical night at the Fine Arts Winter Showcase! The CHS Theatre Wing (with a little help from Santa and his elves) had a blast at this year’s Showcase. We had so much fun getting to paint faces, sell ornaments, and take pictures with you! It was also so exciting getting to see all of the gorgeous student artwork displayed from each of the schools. The beautiful music that was performed tonight from every grade level was so special and moving. We are always so excited when we get to join together to celebrate the arts, and tonight was no exception!

Thank you for your continued support of the students in Cook County. We loved helping you get into the holiday spirit!

11/29/2022

These are just a few of the beautiful ornaments available for purchase tomorrow during the Fine Arts Winter Showcase. Hand crafted by our very own CHS Theatre Wing students, they are a perfect edition to any tree. They can also be personalized by request. Come early because each ornament is one of a kind and certain to go fast!

The Cook County Schools’ Fine Art Winter Showcase will be held on Tuesday 29th in the CHS gymnasium. Featuring programs from Music, Drama, and Art from CPS. CES, CMS, AND CHS, they are certain to get you in the holiday spirit.

Art Exhibits begin at 6pm, with music following after at 6:30. Tickets are $5 and can
be purchased on MySchooBucks or at the door. Everyone’s favorite man in the red suit may make a visit. Let us join you in beginning your holiday festivities!

11/29/2022

We had a great turn out for our first day of auditions! We loved seeing so many new and old faces.

There are still a few slots available for this Wednesday’s audition day, but they are going fast! Please email Ms. Powell or stop by during advisement to secure your spot.

This spring on Wednesdays we wear pink! 💗

11/27/2022

We’re so excited to begin auditions TOMORROW, but there are still plenty of slots available- especially on Wednesday. Please email Ms. Powell or stop by during advisement to secure your spot! Please make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time in case we are running ahead of schedule with your audition form completed. Audition forms can be found in Google Classroom. All students who have signed up for N audition slot have been invited to our show’s Google Classroom. Please join before arriving for your audition. We can’t wait to see you soon!

**Please note that a student emailed over the break to request the 11/30 4pm audition slot, so it is now no longer available. However, the 5.30 audition slot the same day became available today. Please email Ms. Powell to secure your audition a lot today!

11/25/2022

Let us help get you in the holiday in spirit with programs from Music, Drama, and Art from students from CPS, CES, CMS, CHS in the the Cook County Fine Arts Winter Showcase on Tuesday, November 29th.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased on MySchoolBucks or at the door. Art Exhibits will begin at 6pm with performances following immediately after at 6:30pm.

Everyone’s favorite man in the red suit may make an appearance along with his elves, so be sure to get your tickets now! See you Tuesday at 6!

**Please note that this year’s Showcase will be held
in the gymnasium, NOT the auditorium.

11/22/2022

We still have audition slots available for anyone interested in auditioning for Mean Girls. Please email Ms. Powell with your preferred day and time; you can also visit her during advisement.

Come join us this spring. It will be fetch!

11/16/2022

The CHS Theatre Wing will hold auditions for Mean Girls High School Version on Monday November 28th and Wednesday November 30th from 3:30-7:30. Students interested in auditioning should prepare one minute of a musical theatre song in the style of the show, and be prepared to read from the script. Students may be asked to read with a partner. Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Thursday December 1st. Anyone interested in auditioning should sign up for an audition slot on the call board outside Ms. Powell’s room- room 307. If anyone has questions, please email Ms. Powell or see her during advisement. We can’t wait to see your amazing auditions. This spring, “on Wednesdays we wear pink”!

Based on the hit 2004 film of the same name, Mean Girls High School Version tells the story of Cady Heron- a transfer student from Africa trying to make her way through the wild and vicious terrain of high school. After gaining the attention of The Plastics, a popular group of frenemies led by the charming but vicious Regina George, Cady must decide the limits she is willing to go to keep her new found popularity. “But when Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.”

11/14/2022

Come celebrate the holiday season with us! ✨

11/13/2022

Photos from The Cook High School Theatre Wing's post

11/13/2022

Photos from The Cook High School Theatre Wing's post

11/13/2022

11/13/2022

Photos from The Cook High School Theatre Wing's post

11/13/2022

Happy Closing from the cast and crew of Violet💜🧳

11/12/2022

It’s closing night of Violet. You have only *1* chance left to see this award winning show beginning at 7pm TONIGHT! Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students, and can be purchased online at MySchoolBucks or at the door. Faculty and staff are free with ID. The box office will open 10 minutes before the curtain.

Immediately following the show we will be honoring our *16* graduating seniors! This is the largest group of seniors the CHS Theatre Wing has ever had, and we would love to fill the theatre to honor all of their achievements! We’ll see you tonight at 7! This is a show you don’t want to miss!

“You’ve got give yourself a reason to rejoice
For the music you make counts for everything” 🧳💜

11/12/2022

Today several of our Troupe 7229 officers and Theatre Wing members volunteered at HOSA’s Fall Frolic. Our members were hard at work painting faces and guiding local primary and elementary special education students. We’re so proud of our incredible Theatre Wing students and their giving hearts.

11/11/2022

There are only *2* chances to see this award winning production, Friday 11/11 at 6pm and Saturday 11/12 at 7pm. We will be honoring our amazing Seniors at Saturday’s performance. We have 16 Seniors to be honored- the most the CHS Theatre Wing has ever had!

We hope you will join us on either night to celebrate these incredible students and their achievements.

11/11/2022

“I feel like I’m flying!”

We’re flying into a new show week. Violet will play the Carolyn Harris Performing Arts Center Friday 11/11 at 6pm and Saturday 11/12 at 7pm. On Saturday, November 12th we will honor the *16* CHS Theatre Wing Seniors, and their incredible achievements.

Based on short story, “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts, Violet tells the story of a young woman hoping for a miracle and the lengths she is willing to go to get it. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. Tickets are available for purchase on MySchoolBucks and in person. Box office opens 10 minutes before the show. Faculty and staff are free with ID.

Let us give you a reason to rejoice 💜🚌

11/10/2022

“I'll find out where this highway takes me
You know I got to travel on”

There are only *2* chances left to see this heartfelt production. Violet will play the Carolyn Harris Performing Arts Center Tickets on Friday November 10th at 6pm and Saturday November 11th at 7pm. Inspired by the short story, ”The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts, Violet tells the story of a young woman hoping for a miracle and the lengths she is willing to go to get it. Tickets $10 for adults and $7 for students and can be purchased on MySchoolBucks or at the door. Tickets are available for purchase on MySchoolBucks and in person. Box office opens 10 minutes before the show. Faculty and staff are free with ID.

Let us give you a reason to rejoice 💜🚌

11/09/2022

Due to the cancelation of school on Thursday, Violet’s scheduled performance has been rescheduled for Saturday at 7pm. Friday’s performance is still scheduled for 6pm. If this changes a post will be made. Please stay safe and warm; we will see you this weekend!

11/07/2022

Only *two* more chances to see the CHS Theatre Wing’s production of Violet! Performances are Thursday November 10th at 7pm, and Friday November 11th at 6pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students, and can be purchased online at MySchoolBucks or at the door. Box office opens 15 minutes before the show. Inspired by short story, “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts, Violet tells the story of a young woman hoping for a miracle and the lengths she is willing to go to get it. So…

“give yourself a reason to rejoice
For the music you make counts for everything
Now every livin' soul has got a voice –
You got to give it room, and let it sing”🌸🚌✨

11/05/2022

We’re jumping for joy that there is another opportunity to see Violet TONIGHT at 7pm! Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students, and can be purchased on MuSchoolBucks or at the door. Box office will open 15 minutes before the show. Let us give you a reason to rejoice!

11/04/2022

On November 3rd several of our cast and crew members traveled to ABAC to attend Choral Day with Mrs. Wickham and Ms. Powell. Students from both Violet and Chorus learned four songs under the direction of Dr. Jefferson Johnson of the University of Kentucky. CHS students learned, sang and performed alongside choral students from six other schools. It was truly a wonderful day had by all.

Be sure to listen to these gorgeous voices in Violet, beginning Thursday November 3rd at 7pm! Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students.

11/04/2022

Happy Opening to the cast and crew of Violet. Only *3* more chances to see this beautiful show! Inspired by the short story, “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts, Violet crafts a tale of love, faith and the incredible power of hope- reminding us all that we all carry with us “promises that can’t go wrong”! Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students, and can be purchased on MySchoolBucks or at the door. Box office will open 15 minutes before the show.

11/03/2022

Congratulations to our Thespian Student of the Month, Carly Davis! Carly is a Senior and has been involved with the CHS Theatre Wing since her Junior year. She was voted by her peers and teachers for the month of November. Carly was selected because she “is a very talented artist!”, and always “takes her time and is very creative! Her artwork is always neat and she is always on task and working diligently”. Her peers also said that “she’s literally the most beautiful soul out of us all”. They went further discussing her work ethic saying that, “she was literally on top of a platform putting boxes on a trailer”, and that she is always dedicated to detail “especially with the bricks and the checkered just looks so clean and pretty. She just does so amazing with our sets every single time and [we are] just so proud of her”! Congratulations Carly! We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments.

11/02/2022

“I'll find out where this highway takes me
You know I got to travel on”

Today’s Student Spotlight is Lainey Solley. Lainey is a Senior and serves as a dresser in Violet. We literally couldn’t do the show without her!

Violet will play the Carolyn Harris Performing Arts Center November 3rd, 5th, 10th, and 11th at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. Inspired by the short story, “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts, Violet crafts a tale of love, faith and the incredible power of hope- reminding us all that we all carry with us “promises that can’t go wrong”! So…

“give yourself a reason to rejoice
For the music you make counts for everything
Now every livin' soul has got a voice –
You got to give it room, and let it sing”🌸🚌✨

11/02/2022

“I'll find out where this highway takes me
You know I got to travel on”

Today’s Student Spotlight is Armoni Brown. Armoni is a Senior and serves as a dresser in Violet. We literally couldn’t do the show without her!

Violet will play the Carolyn Harris Performing Arts Center November 3rd, 5th, 10th, and 11th at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. Inspired by the short story, “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts, Violet crafts a tale of love, faith and the incredible power of hope- reminding us all that we all carry with us “promises that can’t go wrong”! So…

“give yourself a reason to rejoice
For the music you make counts for everything
Now every livin' soul has got a voice –
You got to give it room, and let it sing”🌸🚌✨

11/02/2022

“I'll find out where this highway takes me
You know I got to travel on”

Today’s Student Spotlight is Emma Warren. Emma is a Junior and serves as the Student Makeup Designer and member of the run crew in Violet. We literally couldn’t do the show without her!

Violet will play the Carolyn Harris Performing Arts Center November 3rd, 5th, 10th, and 11th at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. Inspired by the short story, “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts, Violet crafts a tale of love, faith and the incredible power of hope- reminding us all that we all carry with us “promises that can’t go wrong”! So…

“give yourself a reason to rejoice
For the music you make counts for everything
Now every livin' soul has got a voice –
You got to give it room, and let it sing”🌸🚌✨

11/02/2022

“I'll find out where this highway takes me
You know I got to travel on”

Today’s Student Spotlight is Madison Smith. Madison is a Senior and serves as a member of both the scenic and run crews in Violet. We literally couldn’t do the show without her!

Violet will play the Carolyn Harris Performing Arts Center November 3rd, 5th, 10th, and 11th at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. Inspired by the short story, “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts, Violet crafts a tale of love, faith and the incredible power of hope- reminding us all that we all carry with us “promises that can’t go wrong”! So…

“give yourself a reason to rejoice
For the music you make counts for everything
Now every livin' soul has got a voice –
You got to give it room, and let it sing”🌸🚌✨

11/02/2022

“I'll find out where this highway takes me
You know I got to travel on”

Today’s Student Spotlight is Bradley Artiaga- Trejo. Bradley is a Senior and is a member of both the scenic and run crews in Violet. We literally couldn’t do the show without him!

Violet will play the Carolyn Harris Performing Arts Center November 3rd, 5th, 10th, and 11th at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. Inspired by the short story, “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts, Violet crafts a tale of love, faith and the incredible power of hope- reminding us all that we all carry with us “promises that can’t go wrong”! So…

“give yourself a reason to rejoice
For the music you make counts for everything
Now every livin' soul has got a voice –
You got to give it room, and let it sing”🌸🚌✨

11/02/2022

“As I travel on…
My way”

Today’s Student Spotlight is Tavae’ Tolbert. Tavae’ is a Sophomore and is a featured ensemble member in Violet. This is her first production with the CHS Theatre Wing and we are so lucky to have her! Her performance as multiple characters is certain to entertain audiences of all ages.

Violet will play the Carolyn Harris Performing Arts Center November 3rd, 5th, 10th, and 11th at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. Inspired by the short story, “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts, Violet crafts a tale of love, faith and the incredible power of hope- reminding us all that we all carry with us “promises that can’t go wrong”! So…

“give yourself a reason to rejoice
For the music you make counts for everything
Now every livin' soul has got a voice –
You got to give it room, and let it sing”🌸🚌✨