Radium tech on trial in high school drama

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer The Clarkston High School Drama Club takes you back to the 1920s as they perform “Radium Girls” by D.W. Gregory at the high school’s Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. Radium is the miracle cure and Grace Fryer and […]

The beat goes on for high school drama club

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer You can’t stop the beat and you can’t stop 1960s teenager Tracy Turnblad from accomplishing her dreams in Clarkston High School’s Drama Club musical production of “Hairspray” this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tracy, played by junior Maryn McConnell, auditions for her favorite show and is chosen […]

Jolly holiday with Mary

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer The Clarkston High School Drama Club invites you to 1910s England and see the magical tale of Mary Poppins, the Broadway musical, Feb. 15-17. The musicial is based on the books by P.L. Travers, the Walt Disney film, and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins. “Mary Poppins is the […]

Junior high heads ‘Into the Woods’

BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Fairy tales come alive as the Clarkston Junior High School Drama Club presents “Into the Woods,” junior version, this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. “It’s one of my favorites,” said Veronica Trapani, stage manager, about choosing the musical. “It’s something different from the realism of ‘Annie’ […]

Wit and words

  BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Get ready for laughs and fun as the Clarkston High School Drama Club presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” April 27-29. The musical comedy follows six kids battling to be named the Spelling Bee champion, and three adults. It also includes four audience members […]

One day more until curtain rises on show

  BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Staff Writer Music fills the Clarkston High School Performing Arts Center as the drama club brings Les Misérables to life for audiences, Feb. 16-19. “It is a favorite for many people,” said Sam Carter. “It will mean a lot to a lot of people. It’s a show that’s […]