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ALL THAT JAZZ: Seniors Vera Vassilyeva (left) and Mia Hermann (right), Featured Dancers, hit their spins along with other cast members in the dance studio. The Featured Dancers are the focal point of many dance numbers in Chicago.

Chicago: Glenbrook musical steals the show

Meredith Bill, assistant editor
April 25, 2025

Chicago is the Glenbrook Musical for 2025, and is all about the crime, jazz, and pizazz of the 1920’s city culture. The performances’ dance-heavy production numbers replicate the chaos and vivacity...

CREW COLLAB: Senior Josh Footlik, North Stage Crew member, and sophomore Savannah Stec, South Stage Crew member, work together to build the set for Chicago. Students from both schools help out with stage construction.

Behind the curtain, Stage Crew shines

Emily Browne, Staff writer
April 25, 2025

As the curtains rise over the stage, the actors are revealed taking on characters of all ages and genres; what you do not see is behind the scenes of the Glenbrook productions. The lights that follow the...

Photo by Emily Pavlik

WONDERLAND

Caroline Ohlandt and Anna Marquardt
February 17, 2023

As the lights of Norman E. Watson Auditorium dim, voices hush, and anticipation fills the air. Spotlights shine, colorful aerial silks drop from the ceiling, and the stage comes to life in a world of wonder....

Adapting actors: South actors, Hannah "Han" Schuberth and Roey Danino (from left to right) persevere through Covid-19 regulations.

The monsters are due on 4000 W Lake Ave

Abby McKew, Staff Writer
May 13, 2021

The show must go on - even if it means having to adapt to the challenges of the pandemic.  This year’s spring play, performed on May 7 in the courtyard, was an episode of The Twilight Zone, The Monsters...

Anatomy of Gray strays from traditional tactics

Karina Benson, a&e editor
September 28, 2018

The lights begin to flicker and people file back into the auditorium. Muffled conversations die down as people find their seats. The lights slowly dim all the way and the stage suddenly becomes illuminated....

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