Portage Northern Drama and Forensics

10/25/2026

GUYS & DOLLS - MEET THE CAST SERIES

PART 3: Lt. Brannigan & Big Jule

Some characters play by the rules. Others make their own! Our GUYS & DOLLS cast spotlight continues with two characters who bring very different kinds of trouble to the streets of New York. Catch all the action at Portage Northern, November 13–22!

Meet Lt. Brannigan and Big Jule! One is determined to keep the gamblers in line, while the other is a high-stakes player from out of town who isn't exactly known for playing by the rules. When these two enter the picture, things are bound to get interesting!

Tickets go on sale October 31! Don't miss your chance to see this Broadway classic come to life! pndrama.org

10/23/2026

GUYS & DOLLS - MEET THE CAST SERIES

PART 2: The Hot Box Dancers

The spotlight is on, and the stage is heating up! Our GUYS & DOLLS cast spotlight continues as we introduce the performers bringing the glitz and glamour to Portage Northern, November 13 - 22!

Meet the Hot Box Dancers! These talented performers light up the stage at the Hot Box Club, where Miss Adelaide is the star attraction. With plenty of sparkle, sass, and showgirl flair, they help bring the lively nightlife of New York City to life!

Tickets go on sale October 31! Get ready for music, romance, and unforgettable Broadway entertainment! pndrama.org

10/22/2026

GUYS & DOLLS - MEET THE CAST SERIES

PART 1: Nicely-Nicely Johnson & Arvide Abernathy

We're kicking off our GUYS & DOLLS cast spotlight with two memorable characters who bring plenty of personality to this Broadway classic! Catch them in action at Portage Northern November 13–22!

Meet Nicely-Nicely Johnson and Arvide Abernathy! Nicely-Nicely brings plenty of humor and personality to the gamblers' crew, while Arvide offers wisdom, guidance, and faith at the Save-a-Soul Mission. Together, they add heart and humor to this New York adventure!

Tickets go on sale October 31! Get ready for a Broadway classic full of memorable characters, music, and laughs! pndrama.org

10/06/2026

THE PLOT THICKENS…

You don’t want to miss this fun night!

The Portage Northern Parents Compass PTO and Portage Northern Drama are teaming up on October 16 from 6 - 9 p.m. for an immersive evening of murder, mystery, refreshments, and fun - all happening right on the PN stage!

Come support our students, test your detective skills, and see what happens when the curtain goes up and everyone has a secret.

Tickets are selling fast, so get yours before this one disappears from the stage!

Come for the mystery. Stay for the drama.

my.cheddarup.com/c/murder-mystery-fundraiser-ticket

Portage Northern High School

🕵️‍♀️✨ **Something mysterious is coming to Portage Northern!** ✨🕵️‍♂️

Get ready to **dress up, step into character, follow the clues, and try to solve a murder mystery!** 🔎 Will you uncover the truth… or will you be the murderer? 👀

Join **PNHS PTO & Drama Department** for a one-of-a-kind evening featuring **Murder by Design**, appetizers and desserts, and live entertainment from the cast of *Guys and Dolls*! 🎭

📅 **Friday, October 16 | 6–9 PM**
📍 **Portage Northern High School Auditorium**
🎟️ **$50 per person — Ticket sales are OPEN! my.cheddarup.com/c/murder-mystery-fundraiser-ticket**

**Limited seating available! Grab your tickets now!** Get ready for a night of mystery, mayhem, and fun! 🥂🔍✨

09/23/2026

We are so grateful to partner with the PN Parents Compass on this fundraiser! It is going to be a fun night! Proceeds go to the PN Parents Compass PTO AND Portage Northern Drama! Tickets are limited so grab your tickets TODAY! https://my.cheddarup.com/c/murder-mystery-fundraiser-ticket/items

🕵️‍♀️✨ **Something mysterious is coming to Portage Northern!** ✨🕵️‍♂️

Get ready to **dress up, step into character, follow the clues, and try to solve a murder mystery!** 🔎 Will you uncover the truth… or will you be the murderer? 👀

Join **PNHS PTO & Drama Department** for a one-of-a-kind evening featuring **Murder by Design**, appetizers and desserts, and live entertainment from the cast of *Guys and Dolls*! 🎭

📅 **Friday, October 16 | 6–9 PM**
📍 **Portage Northern High School Auditorium**
🎟️ **$50 per person — Ticket sales are OPEN! my.cheddarup.com/c/murder-mystery-fundraiser-ticket**

**Limited seating available! Grab your tickets now!** Get ready for a night of mystery, mayhem, and fun! 🥂🔍✨

09/20/2026

08/18/2026

Excited to see our huskies at the workshops this week! Watch the Classroom for updates and audition materials!

07/02/2026

Congratulations to Kat Mumma and the Company of 1776! Kat is the founder of Echo Point Performing Arts and the guest director for Portage Northern’s Fall 2026 production of Guys and Dolls.

There are a few tickets left to purchase for the July 4 evening production of 1776 at the Hayloft Theatre! Grab them before they disappear!

https://secure.rec1.com/MI/portage-mi/catalog

06/01/2026

Some performances are entertaining. Some performances are inspiring. Enter the Brow siblings, making theatre officially "High Brow." We're not saying theatre runs in the family... but the evidence is pretty convincing.

Congratulations to Vincent and AJ Brow on representing Portage Northern Theatre at the Sutton Foster Awards and sharing your talents on stage! We couldn't be more proud of your performance, dedication, and creativity!

05/26/2026

Please welcome Kat Mumma as our guest director for the fall production of Guys & Dolls! Cece Weeks remains head of the program and steps into the choreographer role for this production. Kat comes to the program with a wealth of knowledge and experience! You have seen her work recently directing Frozen at the Kalamazoo Civic last fall. She is also the driving force behind the new Echo Point Performing Arts which is putting on 1776 with the City of Portage this July!