Two Students Attend ITS State

This past weekend seniors River Epperson and Jazlynn Cates attended the 2020 International Thespian Society State Competition. Even though the regional show that troupe #5623 competed with a few months back did not advance to state, the two decided they still wanted to attend the conference.

Friday night the two participated in a stage combat workshop where they learned how to fight properly on stage with swords. Saturday was full of workshops, teaching things like improv and yoga to help focus and learn lines. The two competed Saturday afternoon with a scene from the show entitled “Almost, Maine” by John … READ MORE

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MATILDA Dancers Get “Loud”

This week's MATILDA updates is written by senior Jazlynn Cates.  Jazlynn is an ITS Member and is portraying the role of Mrs. Phelps in this season's production of ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL.

Week-three of Matilda rehearsals kicked off the start of choreography for the dancers. With the help of our choreographer Loni Prater and her daughter, we were able to start working on the exciting and thrilling dance numbers that take place many times throughout the show. Seniors Sydney Goedde playing Mrs. Wormwood, and Jarrett Klusmier playing Rudolpho put on their dancing shoes and learned to salsa dance. The … READ MORE

MATILDA Cast Has First Work Day

This week's MATILDA updates is written by senior Jazlynn Cates.  Jazlynn is an ITS Member and is portraying the role of Mrs. Phelps in this season's production of ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL.

Week 2 of Matilda rehearsals was full of fun and laughter as we brought in a larger group, Matildas classmates. A combination of the big kids, scary kids, and the little kids that learn with Matilda all spent the week getting into character and most importantly- learning to fear the evil Agatha Trunchbull, played by Caleb Sellers. Sellers takes on a difficult role of playing the gym … READ MORE

MATILDA Rehearsals Begin

This week's MATILDA updates is written by senior Jazlynn Cates.  Jazlynn is an ITS Member and is portraying the role of Mrs. Phelps in this season's production of ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL.

This past week here at Gibson Southern the Titans started week one of ten on this season’s musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical. Before Christmas break students auditioned with acting, singing, and dancing in hopes that they would earn a spot in Matilda. After the cast list was posted, students had two weeks to practice and prepare for week one and the first read and sing through … READ MORE

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

The Southerner
Logan McClain, Photographer
December 13, 2019
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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 complete the painting in only a matter of minutes, but painted with the canvas upside down.

 “Painting is relaxing,” Greene said… CONTINUE READING

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

The Southerner
Jenna Stallsmith, Managing Editor
December 12, 2019
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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 at Gibson Southern. Vaudeville is the most involved at Gibson Southern, with… CONTINUE READING

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Announcing Season 46, 2019-2020

Breakfast with Santa

November 9, 2019

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 Deven Pohl. A 2018 graduate of Gibson Southern High School, Deven Pohl served as a followspot operator with the lighting crew for four years with Gibson Southern Theatre. Deven was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer, in mid August 2019, … READ MORE

Young Playwrights 2019

Young Playwrights Project 2019 Authors & Directors

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 Playwrights Project is presented in the Gibson Southern Studio Theatre.  Performance times are 7:00PM on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, as well as 2:00PM on Sunday, April 7.  General Admission tickets (first-come-first-serve) are available … 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 a part of while in high school? 10

What is your favorite role, act, or show that you have been a part of in high school? Sister Act was MY JAM, it was such an amazing time that I’ll cherish forever.

Do … 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 way the harmonies and dissonances work in the song and mesh together is incredible. The lyrics are so moving and have such a compelling message. The song makes me feel so empowered and it honestly gives me chills every time I hear it.

How … 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 Dudes, who I played bass for

Do you have a favorite story from your time spent in theatre? The night after the first show for Vaudeville 2017, when we went to Hooters, even after setting a reservation they didn’t save us … 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 Disney’s NEWSIES) have you been a part of while in high school? This is my first one.

What is your favorite role, act, or show that you have been a part of in high school? This is the only role i have … 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 the strength to conquer our fears

How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Disney’s NEWSIES) have you been a part of while in high school? 1

What is your favorite role, act, or show that you have been a part of in … 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 productions (including Disney’s NEWSIES) have you been a part of while in high school? This is my first musical, but I was in the last three years of vaudeville.

What is your favorite role, act, or show that you have been a … READ MORE

Brooke Berry – NEWSIES Senior Spotlight

What is your name? Brooke Berry

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? My favorite scene is King of New York because it’s such a fun scene all around. All the characters are so happy and on cloud nine because they’re on the front page of the newspaper. In King of New York I get to tap dance, also, and it is a blast!

How many Gibson Southern Theatre productions (including Disney’s NEWSIES) have you been a part of while in high … READ MORE

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