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Parker Arts Academy will present its first-ever theatrical production when "Clue" premieres Oct. 14.

He enjoys the camaraderie that comes with being part of a tight-knit cast. He appreciates directors willing to share their knowledge and experience. He relishes harnessing the raw emotion needed for drawing an audience deep into whatever story is being told. Perhaps most of all, he thrives on the escapism that comes with transforming from one character to another with each and every show. “What really appeals to me is stepping into someone else’s shoes in a script someone has written,” Bruegger said. “You get to be who you want to be because you get to make up your own cha...

JANESVILLE—Director Jim Tropp had his reasons in picking “Guys & Dolls” as the featured production for this year’s Janesville School District Summer Musical. First, he knew a cast consisting largely of underclassmen could gain valuable experience performing a variety of big dance numbers and song classics such as “A Bushel and a Peck” and “Luck Be a Lady.” Second, he figured the romantic comedy would resonate with audiences hungering for laughs after a year of dread and isolation. “That was a big reason ... coming out of COVID-19,” he said. â...

After more than a year of theatrical silence, students at Parker High School will premiere their production of "Oklahoma!" on Saturday, May 8.