(2 May 2014)

Jester Awards! NEW

Congratulations to Hannah Chegwidden, the ONLY student performer from all of Wichita (public or private) to whom MTW bestowed a Jester. She won for her outstanding portrayal of Little Sally in the musical Urinetown.

(29 Apr 2014)

Thespian Points Updated! NEW

Thespian Points were updated on the Thespians Page. This is not the final total for the year, but does include most major shows.

Congrats to Newton for breaking 1000! Only the 11th person in G's 20 years to do so.

(24 Mar 2014)

Spring Play Cast!

Play Casts

The Baby With The Bathwater
Helen - Erin Woods
John - Jacob Wasson
Nanny - Bethany Chegwidden
Cynthia - Marisa Zayat
Voice - Julian Garcia-Goodwin
Daisy - James Garrett
Kate - Ceslie Parker-Waller
Angela - Emily Smith
Principal - Breanna Boss
Miss Pringle - Hallie Heard
Susan - Madeline Regier

The Actor's Nightmare
George - Newton Cheng
Meg - Hannah Chegwidden
Sarah - Kjersten Anderson
Ellen - Deena Helm
Henry - Brennan O'Rourke
Executioner - Ryan Clemons

(06 Mar 2014)

Second City Coming to East Theatre!

CHICAGO’S FAMED SECOND CITY COMES TO WICHITA


On March 7, 2014, Chicago’s legendary comedy theatre, The Second City presents Happily Ever Laughter, a hilarious revue at Wichita High School East’s new Theatre, 2301 East Douglas, Wichita, Kansas, 7:30 P.M. featuring some of the best sketches, songs and improvisation from The Second City’s fifty three year history.

Drawing on classic material from The Second City archives as well as scenes ripped from the morning headlines, The Second City’s Happily Ever Laughter is your chance to see an evening of smart, cutting edge comedy.

The Second City continues to deliver the leading voices in comedy while touring the globe. With scripted and improvisational elements, audiences always enjoy being part of the show and playing along with the next generation of comic legends. Many of comedy’s brightest stars have hit the road with The Second City Touring Company including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell, Bill Murray, Keegan Michael Key and most recently, current Saturday Night Live stars Cecily Strong, Tim Robinson, and Jason Sudeikis.


Tickets for The Second City are $25 & $30 and can be purchased by calling 316-973-7281. Tickets are also available at the door. For more information visit EastTheatre.com or email dgronewold@usd259.net.

(22 Nov 2013)

Thoroughly Modern Millie!

East's All-School musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie opens next Thursday, November 21, and runs through Saturday, November 23, with shows nightly at 7:30 P.M. Doors open at 6:45 and tickets are available at the door. Ticket prices are $10 adults, $7 students. Enter the theatre through door #25, located at the southwest corner of the building. Parking is available to the west and south of the theatre.

(27 Aug 2013)

Cast of Fall Play

Thank you to everyone who auditioned! The cast list can be found HERE.

(22 Aug 2013)

New York Trip Almost Full!

The last spot for girls was claimed today and there is currently only one spot left for boys! Girls: If you still want to go, I need 4 of you to make a new room (and go). Talk to G to get on the waiting list. Boys: One spot! Take it!

(7 Aug 2013)

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Mark your calendars! East Theatre will be presenting the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie as the fall musical, November 22, 23 & 24. Auditions will be held August 24 & 26 (sign up starts on 8/14). The audition will be for both Millie and the TBA spring musical.

(3 Aug 2013)

Fools Photos

Photos from Fools 2013 are now available on Flickr. View the HERE.

(23 Jun 2013)

NOB-8 Photos

Photos from Nights of Broadway 8 are now available on Flickr. View the HERE.

(23 Jun 2013)

New York Trip

Down to 14 spots left! If you want to go to New York, see note below.

(2 Jun 2013)

New York Trip

If you want to go on the 2014 Spring Break Trip to New York City and Chicago, you need to get your deposit in NOW as there are only 20 more seats available. Call 316-973-7246 to make a deposit with a credit card, or email Mr. G for info on how to pay in person or through the mail.

(28 Apr 2013)

Website Update

EastTheatre.com is being updated. If you have participated in theatre at East High and your bio is missing items (or just plain missing) please email Mr. G your complete EastTheatre resume, most recent listed first.

(27 Jan 2013)

Hairspray: The Musical

East High Performing Arts presents Hairspray: The Musical, February 8 & 9 at 7:30 P.M. and Sunday, February 10 at 2 P.M. in the Performing Arts Center at Wichita High School East, 2301 E Douglas. Tickets are available at the door: Adults $10 / Students $7.

(14 Nov 2012)

Bye Bye Birdie

Come see the Wichita Public Schools' presentation of Bye Bye Birdie today through Sunday. Thursday-Saturday at 7 PM, Sunday at 2 PM. Adults $10, Student $8

(23 Oct 2012)

Last Five Years Photos

A Photo collection of The Last Five Years has been added to Flickr.

(10 Sep 2012)

Florida Bound!

Tonight the school board approved East High's Theatre/Orchestra trip to Orlando over spring break. The orchestra will be participating in workshops and playing at Disney Village. The theatre crew will go behind the scenes and learn more about creating productions. And, of course, both groups will have fun: 5 days at Disney (including Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Disney Studios), 2 days at Universal Studios (Islands of Adventure, Harry Potter World), 1 day at a water park (Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach) and more!

Cost of the trip will be about $900 (which includes all transportation, admissions, workshops, lodging, and breakfasts at hotels).

Space is LIMITED!

SENIORS: You can sign up right now! Bring a down payment of $300 to Crawford (orchestra) or Gronewold (theatre). Checks to East High, credit cards- see Paula the bookkeeper.

Juniors: You can sign up on Monday, Sept 17.
Sophomores: You can sign up on Wednesday, Sept 19.
Freshmen: You can sign up on Monday, Sept. 24.

It will be a great trip! Hope you can join us!

Questions? Email Mr. G: HERE

(3 Sep 2012)

Ragtime Photos NEW

Photos from last year's production of Ragtime have been added to EastTheatre's Flickr page. View them HERE.

(3 Sep 2012)

Bye Bye Birdie Cast List NEW

The cast list for Bye Bye Birdie has been posted! You can find it HERE.

(1 Sep 2012)

East High Nights of Broadway Cast NEW

The cast list for East High's Nights of Broadway 8 can be found HERE. Please note that the cast list for the musical will be different. Those on the NOB list with a star by their name should plan on attending a dance audition Wednesday, Sep 5, after school in the theatre. A full cast rehearsal will be held on Thursday, Sep 6, in the choir room.

(8 Aug 2012)

@EastTheatre NEW

Find out the latest from the Performing Arts at East High. Follow us on Twitter. Follow @EastTheatre

(8 Aug 2012)

A few schedule changes

There have been a few changes made to the season calendar. Call-backs for the district musical are now on Friday, August 31. Stars has been moved back to May 17 & 18 due to graduation being incredibly early (May 10).

(5 Aug 2012)

A New Year Starts!

Summer is nearly over and an exciting new year is about to begin! Please note that the upcoming year's dates have been added to the Season Calendar.

The new theater is nearly complete! Tours will be given at the start of school. A community night is in the works. Theatre alumni are welcome to stop by after school for a look (or call Mr. G to make arrangements.)

Auditions for the East Musical will probably be the second week of school. Auditions for the District Musical will be August 28 (for East students) with call-backs on August 30. More info to come.

(4 May 2012)

Jester Award Nominations

Congrats to those nominated! From East:
-Overall Production
-Leading Actress: Jean Rust
-Leading Actor: Cornelius Baker
-Supporting Actress: Jaslyn Alexander
-Supporting Actor: Jacob Wasson
-Supporting Actor: Dean Keith
-Production Number: "Ragtime"
-Orchestra (Doug Riney)
-Musical Direction: Doug Riney
-Direction: Derrick Gronewold
-Costumes: Cynthia Bryant

(26 Apr 2012)

Drama II Showcase this weekend

The Drama II Showcase will be presented on the original Roosevelt Auditorium stage this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 P.M. Admission is only $2! See you there!

(14 Apr 2012)

Emma's Child postponed

The spring play, Emma's Child, has been postponed until Monday night at 7 P.M. Marvin's Room will still be performed on Sunday at 2 P.M.

(10 Dec 2011)

Nights of Music

The cast list for Nights of Music is available HERE.

(13 Nov 2011)

Ragtime Opens this Thursday!

Ragtime starts this Thursday, November 17 and plays Friday and Saturday (November 18 & 19) as well! All tickets sold at the door ($6-$10). Come see the last musical to be held in the East Auditorium!

(16 Sep 2011)

Ragtime Cast

Ragtime Cast List is posted HERE.

(25 Aug 2011)

Fall Play Cast

Thank you to everyone who auditioned! If you didn't make the cast, please don't get too discouraged. Another opportunity is coming up in just two weeks. I hope to see you all sign up to audition for the musical "Ragtime" and Nights of Broadway (or Whatever). The sign-up list will go up this coming Thursday, outside the choir room. And now, The Cast List.

(23 Aug 2011)

Anything Goes Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the revival of "Anything Goes!" featuring East Theatre alums Kevin Munhall and Shina Morris is now available on iTunes! Check it out!

(2 Aug 2011)

New York

The New York Trip is almost full! All of the spots for girls are taken, so if you are female and want to go, get your name on the waiting list and hope someone cancels. If you are a boy, there are still 3 spots open. Contact Mr. G as soon as possible. The list of travelers can be found HERE.

(13 June 2011)

Tony Awards

In case you missed it, the Tony Awards were held last night. The high point of the show was, of course, the number from Anything Goes featuring two East Theatre alumni, Kevin Munhall and Shina Morris! Check out the video HERE.

(4 June 2011)

Apprentice at Music Theatre

If you are interested in being an apprentice with Music Theatre of Wichita, call Mr. G right NOW for more information. Cell # is on Facebook. You can work all summer or individual shows. Great opportunity!

(30 May 2011)

New York Page Updated

The New York Page has been updated. Check to make sure you are on the list (if you have made a payment). We also now have a Facebook Group Page so you can keep up-to-date on what's happening.

(21 May 2011)

Jester Awards

Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of both Into the Woods & Last Five Years. The Jester Awards were held last night and East did very well. Both Kassiani Menas and Keaton Jadwin won the Jimmy Award and are headed to New York City. Other awards include:

Into the Woods-
-Overall Production
-Direction: Derrick Gronewold
-Leading Actress: Kassiani Menas
-Leading Actress: Jean Rust
-Leading Actor: Keaton Jadwin
-Musical Direction: Doug Riney
-Technical Achievement: Jennifer Wiebe
-Scenic Design: Jennifer Wiebe
-Costumes: Cynthia Bryant

The Last Five Years:
-Orchestra (Jesse Warkentin)

A complete list of honorees can be found HERE.

(6 May 2011)

Jester Nominations

Here are East's Jester Nominations:

Into the Woods-
-Overall Production
-Direction: Derrick Gronewold
-Leading Actress: Audra Bryant
-Leading Actress: Kassiani Menas
-Leading Actress: Kelsey Pressnall
-Leading Actress: Jean Rust
-Leading Actor: Keaton Jadwin
-Cameo: Keegan Hughes
-Ensemble/Chorus
-Production Number: Children Will Listen
-Orchestra (Doug Riney)
-Musical Direction: Doug Riney
-Technical Achievement: Jennifer Wiebe
-Scenic Design: Jennifer Wiebe
-Costumes: Cynthia Bryant
-Graphic Design: Spectrum Promotional

The Last Five Years:
-Orchestra (Jesse Warkentin)
-Musical Direction: Jesse Warkentin
-Lighting: Sam Oleson