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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

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Dancing across the stage, sophomore Joy Malin lifts a rose in the air.

NEWS: Bright Star the Fall Musical

Eli Roust, Photographer/Reporter November 10, 2023

After months of preparation and work, the theater department put on “Bright Star.” For director Bryce Jones, being able to get as many people involved was one of the number one goals. “The biggest...

"9 to 5" Musical censored after parent complaints

“9 to 5” Musical censored after parent complaints

Alex Decker, Reporter January 22, 2019

Upon opening night of Thespian Club’s production of “9 to 5”, originally a movie featuring Dolly Parton as lead female role, parents expressed discomfort towards multiple scenes in the musical. Acknowledging...

Curtain opens on biennial musical November 19-21

Sydney Gard and Maya Hodison November 20, 2015

Stressed actors already fill the auditorium when senior Nat Hoopes walks in. He has 16 measures of music and a two minute monologue memorized and is ready to perform a dance for the choreographer....

Q&A With the Cast of Bye Bye Birdie

katie guyot, copy editor November 17, 2011

Jon McClees, Conrad Birdie Q: You’re the lead in the musical, right? A: One of the leads. Q: So what’s that like? Playing a lead? A: I’ve played it before. Not the character, but I’ve played...

1 in 1000: Erin Riley

September 24, 2010
“I feel like I can go to a new place and it’s not scary because I can meet people without many problems and blend in well.”
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