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A murderous plant stars in one of the most-produced high school musicals across the country. That dark element appealed to Kiski Area High School musical director Robert Capanna. “We chose ‘Little Shop (of Horrors)’ this year because it was a big departure from last year’s ‘Shrek: The Musical,’ and the

Kiski Area High School is set to unleash everyone’s favorite ogre and fairy tale creatures with its upcoming production of “Shrek The Musical.” Director Robert Capanna said he wanted to present a fun show this year, especially after two years of covid-related conditions. “We wanted a big, hilarious and fun-for-the-whole-family

Kiski Area High School drama students rolled out a swampy green welcome mat for a “Character Breakfast” fundraiser Saturday morning at the high school cafeteria. Guests were able to interact with numerous lead characters — in full costume — from the upcoming spring musical production of “Shrek the Musical.” More

It’s still lights, camera, action for Kiski Area Musical students this spring. After sweeping cancellations of high school spring musical productions in 2020 due to covid conditions, directors had to adjust their musical productions. Kiski Musical director Robert Capanna found a creative and covid-19 friendly performance option. The cast is currently filming individual and group performances for their upcoming YouTube production dubbed “The Kiski Cavaret,” a play on the school mascot, the...