2024 -2025 theatre season

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Tartuffe

BY Moliere
DIRECTED BY Jay Owen Eisenberg

October 24-26th, 2024
​Black Box

In the Shakespearean parody Tartuffe, the title character fakes extreme worship to gain the affection and influence of Orgon, the head of a family Tartuffe stays with as a houseguest. Orgon’s idolization of Tartuffe tears the family apart. To save Orgon from his own folly and themselves from its consequences, Orgon’s family launches a campaign to expose and punish Tartuffe, rescue their own futures, and restore harmony to their lives.

 Fall Musical

FootLoose

MUSICal BY Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
​DIRECTED BY JUSTIN SPOONER

​November 15-23, 2024 ​
Auditorium 1​

Footloose is an upbeat, and high energy musical following the story of Ren McCormack as he moves from bustling Chicago to the small town of Bomont. He quickly learns that the town has strict laws introduced by the town’s pastor, Reverend Shaw. One of these laws even bans dancing which leads Ren, a guy who just can’t stand still, to rally his classmates to fight back. Along the way, he teams up with the pastor’s daughter, Ariel and his new best friend, Willard to create an inspiring musical with friendship, love, and determination. "Footloose" is a lively celebration of freedom and self-expression— a perfect show to get everyone involved!

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Winter Play

Romeo and Juliet

BY William Shakespeare
DIRECTED BY Ben gansky

January 16-18, 2025
Black Box

This winter, our high school theater program will present one of the most famous love stories ever told--Romeo and Juliet. In this timeless Shakespearean tragedy, two young lovers from feuding families risk everything for their love. Secret vows, moonlit meetings, and a marriage in defiance of their parents set the stage for a series of tragic events that spiral out of control. It's a tale of passion, loyalty, and ultimately, heartbreak, set in the beautiful yet perilous streets of Verona. So whether you're here for the sword fights, the romantic balcony scene, or just to finally understand what "wherefore art thou" really means, join us as we bring this legendary story to life!

Winter Musical 

The Music Man

Musical by Meredith Willson
directed by jUSTIN SPOONER​
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February 21-28, 2025
Auditorium 2

When Harold Hill, a traveling con man, arrives in River City, he convinces the locals to start a band by purchasing the uniforms and instruments from him. His intention is to flee as soon as he receives the money. Librarian Marian Paroo suspects Harold is a fraud but holds her tongue since her moody brother, Winthrop, is excited about the band. As Harold begins to develop feelings for Marian, he faces a difficult decision about skipping town.

Spring Play

SPACE GIRL

BY Peter Lincoln Rusk
DIRECTED BY Justin Spooner

April 25-May 3, 2025
Auditorium 2

Light years from Earth, Space Girl travels to the furthest reaches of the galaxy, battling aliens, robots, and interstellar villainy in her quest to protect the universe. Will our galactic heroine succeed? Find out, as pulp science fiction, meets puppet theatre in this low-brow high-tech adventure across the galaxy.

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Playgrounds 2025

New Plays by WHS THeatre Seniors 
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May 23-24, 2025
Black Box

Playgrounds is an experience unique to Wayzata High School Theatre in which students write original plays that are then performed and student directed by members of the program. It’s a showcase of diverse voices and talents, all created and led by our students. It’s a chance for young playwrights and directors to experience the entire process of theater production, from the page to the stage, while audiences get to enjoy a night of never seen before works. Get ready for an evening where anything can happen—because in Playgrounds, the possibilities are endless!

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