Ainsley Epperson – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

What is your name? Ainsley Epperson What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Orchestra Member, Flute What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? Acrobat Story IV How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical) have … Read more

Dominic Sparacino – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

What is your name? Dominic Sparacino What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Henchmen #1 What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? I really can’t pick anything that sticks out. I just really like this musical. How many Gibson … Read more

Breona Doughty – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

What is your name? Breona Doughty What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Birthday Mom What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? “Even if you’re little you can do a lot…” This is my favorite quote from the musical … Read more

Jewell Smiddy – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

What is your name? Jewell Smiddy What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Mic Crew Head What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? “When I Grow Up” How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical) … Read more

Taengkwa Sturgell – MATILDA Senior Spotlight

What is your name? Taengkwa Sturgell What is your cast role or crew position in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical? Vocalist in the Orchestra Pit What is your favorite Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical quote, song or scene — and why? “Nobody but me is going to change my story.” I like this quote because … Read more

Emma Greene Raises Money with her Painting in Vaudeville 2019 [The Southerner]

The Southerner Logan McClain, Photographer December 13, 2019 Via https://southerneronline.com/924/news/sweet-lady-painting/ Gibson Southern High School senior Emma Greene dropped jaws this past weekend at Gibson Southern Theatre Department’s production of “It’s A Good Vaudeville, Charlie Brown.” In one of Greene’s performances, she painted a portrait of one of her inspirations, Elton John. Not only did she … Read more

It Was a Good Vaudeville, Charlie Brown [The Southerner]

The Southerner Jenna Stallsmith, Managing Editor December 12, 2019 Via https://southerneronline.com/849/news/it-was-a-good-vaudeville-charlie-brown/ Gibson Southern Theatre opens their forty-sixth theatre season with Vaudeville 2019: It’s a Good Vaudeville, Charlie Brown, directed by Mr. Adam Bledsoe with the help of Lisa O’neal and Demetra Tolley. Vaudeville is a compilation of dances, skits, and songs all performed by students … Read more

Announcing Season 46, 2019-2020

Breakfast with Santa Gibson Southern Theatre is hosting a Breakfast with Santa on November 9, 2019 at Carriage Inn in Haubstadt from 8:00-11:00AM. Join us in your favorite PJ’s for a delicious breakfast and drink for only $8.00. Carry-out is also available. All proceeds from this year’s Breakfast with Santa will help support the family of … Read more

Young Playwrights 2019

This weekend, Gibson Southern Theatre presents the Young Playwrights Project 2019.  Each student below wrote and directed their own one-act play.  The Young Playwrights Project‘s mission is to facilitate the use of playwriting, encourage creative expression and improve literacy, and to support its writers through student driven acting, directing, and designing culminating in public performances. The Young … Read more

Logan Clark – NEWSIES Senior Spotlight

What is your name? Logan Clark What is your cast role or crew position in Disney’s NEWSIES? Mayor of New York City What is your favorite Disney’s NEWSIES quote, song or scene — and why? “It’s a compromise we ALL can live with” – Jack Kelly How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Disney’s NEWSIES) have you been … Read more

Mayi Reyes – NEWSIES Senior Spotlight

What is your name? Mayi Reyes What is your cast role or crew position in Disney’s NEWSIES? I play Crutchie and I’m on sound crew. What is your favorite Disney’s NEWSIES quote, song or scene — and why? “Once and For All” is definitely my favorite scene and song. I’m a huge music geek and the … Read more

Alex Harper – NEWSIES Senior Spotlight

What is your name? Alex Harper What is your cast role or crew position in Disney’s NEWSIES? Crew: spotlight How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Disney’s NEWSIES) have you been a part of while in high school? Seven What is your favorite role, act, or show that you have been a part of in high school? Guys Being … Read more

Caleb Goodson – NEWSIES Senior Spotlight

What is your name? Caleb Goodson What is your cast role or crew position in Disney’s NEWSIES? I play Darcy What is your favorite Disney’s NEWSIES quote, song or scene — and why? MY favorite song from Newsies is King of New York because it is a very high energy song. How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including … Read more

Sierra Samuel – NEWSIES Senior Spotlight

What is your name? Sierra Samuel What is your cast role or crew position in Disney’s NEWSIES? Dancer What is your favorite Disney’s NEWSIES quote, song or scene — and why? “Courage cannot erase our fear, courage is when we face our fear” because it tells how we can’t simply make our fears disappear, but we can obtain … Read more

Abigail Kramer – NEWSIES Senior Spotlight

What is your name? Abigail Kramer What is your cast role or crew position in Disney’s NEWSIES? I am a dancer. What is your favorite Disney’s NEWSIES quote, song or scene — and why? “Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground. You can do this.” It’s very encouraging. How many Gibson Southern Theatre … Read more