Spotlight #5: The Incredible Crew
It takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work to put on a show. Qualities of a strong crew member include creativity, attention to detail, communication, good time management reliability, adaptability, and willingness to develop new skills. Our stage manager this year is Landon Rodseth, who has learned set construction by assisting Mr Angelo for multiple years. Dakota Olander designed and assembled our dragon costume, and Lily Wigant, Cheyanne Piester, Faith Simoneaux, Madelyn McCurdy, Brayden Anderson, and Jerzie Cloakley all created props and pitched in where ever needed
We wouldn't have music for our play without Loreyn Robinson who returns as our sound manager. Allison Nordstrom brings the songs to life through her dance choreography and leadership. Grace Klein lends her hair and makeup talents on show nights. Grace, Cheyanne, Faith, and Dakota will double as Angry People with Pitchforks. Thank you to our incredible crew!
Galva Drama Club's Shrek the Musical is on March 7th & 8th at 7pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. We will have t-shirts and chocolates with character trading cards for sale! (while supplies last).
It's a Championship night!
Our 7th-grade volleyball girls play in the IESA Regional title match at 6pm at Visitation School. Let's go!
Cast Spotlight #3:
Our Three-Peats! These young actors are showing off their talents for the third time with Galva Drama Club. One of the missions of the Galva Drama Club is to offer a different style of production each year, so that by the time each member graduates, they have developed dramatic, comedic, historical, contemporary, improv, and musical skills.
Our three-peats are Angie McArthur (Shrek), Allison (Piggy, Teen Fiona, Duloc Games Master, and dance manager), Randal Engels (Pinocchio and Knight), and Sebastian Rodseth (Grumpy, Guard, and Puss N Boots).
These three-peat actors performed in the Harry Potter-based comedy Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. While rehearsing for the historical drama Radium Girls, they visited Ottawa, Illinois, and learned about the real-life radium factory workers who developed health problems that cost them their lives. The actors were then able to portray those struggles and triumphs on stage, sharing the fascinating story that ultimately improved the health and safety conditions of American workers. Now, in Shrek, these young actors have worked diligently to master singing solos and in ensembles while also dancing, and sometimes sword fighting!
Galva Drama Club's Shrek the Musical is on March 7th & 8th at 7pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. We will have t-shirts and chocolates with character trading cards inside on sale! (while supplies last).
Cast Spotlight #1
First we are going to spotlight our youngest cast members! Addie Boston and Ellory McDonald are playing the role of Young Fiona. Locked in the tower when she was only seven years old, Young Princess Fiona has only her dolls to talk to and her books to keep her entertained---and what's that sound? A dragon! Oh no, how will she ever survive ? Ellory will perform as Young Fiona on Friday and Addie will perform on Saturday. When not in character as the Princess, the girls are in the ensemble as fairy tale characters.
Other elementary actors include Jacob Boston as Young Shrek and the Frog Prince, Libertyann Clemons as Fairy Godmother, and Knox Glaser as Bluebird and Scarecrow.
Galva Drama Club's Shrek the Musical is on March 7th & 8th at 7pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. We will have t-shirts and chocolates with character trading cards inside on sale! (while supplies last).
Cast Spotlight #1
First we are going to spotlight our youngest cast members! Addie Boston and Ellory McDonald are playing the role of Young Fiona. Locked in the tower when she was only seven years old, Young Princess Fiona has only her dolls to talk to and her books to keep her entertained---and what's that sound? A dragon! Oh no, how will she ever survive ? Ellory will perform as Young Fiona on Friday and Addie will perform on Saturday. When not in character as the Princess, the girls are in the ensemble as fairy tale characters.
Other elementary actors include Jacob Boston as Young Shrek and the Frog Prince, Libertyann Clemons as Fairy Godmother, and Knox Glaser as Bluebird and Scarecrow.
Galva Drama Club's Shrek the Musical is on March 7th & 8th at 7pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. We will have t-shirts and chocolates with character trading cards inside on sale! (while supplies last).
Cast Spotlight #2: Our Newcomers
In Drama Club we always say that Theater Kids are the Best Kids! And here's the "secret"---anyone can be a theater kid. What we often hear from our current and alum members is that Drama Club is the place where they become friends with people that they wouldn't have gotten to know otherwise. Techy kids become friends with sporty kids, artsy kids become friends with scienc-y kids, kids in different grades get to know each other and find out that they have a lot in common. Country, town, academic, athletic, or avant garde---boundaries that sometimes exist are removed and life-long bonds are created.
All while developing transferable skills such as public speaking, critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, problem solving, time management, adaptability, listening, empathy, resilience...
One of our actors who challenged their comfort level by trying the theater for the first time is sophomore Bryant Jeffrey. A veteran athlete in sports as varied as football, cross country, and swim team (Go Krakens!), and activities like robotics and Scholastic Bowl, Bryant took the plunge and decided to audition for the musical at the last minute. His risk paid off and he is enjoying his time as the Big Bad Wolf, Lord Farquaad's personal assistant Thelonious, and an unlucky sop chained up in the Dragon's keep. He appreciates learning more about singing and getting to know new friends.
Alyvia Kelly is another sophomore firstie. Her powerhouse voice earned her the roles of the vivacious Dragon and protective Mama Bear. And where is Mama without her baby? Arabella Porsche is also making her first foray onto the stage and lighting it up as sassy Baby Bear and shining Blind Mouse. Sophomore Jayden Gabel is making her on-stage debut as the Wicked Witch, although two years ago she was the sound manager for Puffs!
Galva Drama Club's Shrek the Musical is on March 7th & 8th at 7pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. We will have t-shirts and chocolates with character trading cards inside on sale! (while supplies last).
Listen to Shrek, Donkey, and the Big Bad Wolf on the radio! On Thursday, our Galva Drama Club interview will play at 8:25 in the morning on 102.1 FM and 1450 AM. If you miss Thursday, tune in on Friday morning between 7:45 and 8:35.
You can also read more about our upcoming show here:
https://www.regionalmedianews.com/news/local/galva-drama-club-presents-shrek-the-musical-march-7-and-8-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawI14OBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVm0IZV3RE0ysECmUp9YUc6jjwaHKrXyNcenlUV8Qdz7YjqfKuYqJoF0pw_aem_RjS-E4p6pBX6PsWks0pPRA
**The deadline for Prek Signups is Friday, March 14th for the upcoming 2025-2026 School Year! **
A reminder, the 8th Grade Volleyball Regionals Quarterfinals will be played at Monmouth ICS (115 N. B Street, Monmouth) on March 8 at 9:30 AM. The semi-finals for the winner of the first round will occur 20 minutes after the previous match against Visitation.
The 7th-grade volleyball team plays in the IESA Regional Championship on Thursday at 6:00pm at Visitation School. A fun bus for students in 6th-12th grade is available. Admission will be free for those students. Sign-up is open in the office. Students need to arrive at the High School Canopy by 5:15pm to load the bus.
HS baseball Parents- We will host a parent meeting in the HS Cafeteria today at 4 PM.- Coach White
The 7th Grade team advances! The girls defeated Annawan in two sets! Regional Championship on Thursday!
Today, our Pre-K classes read the Dr. Seuss story "Green Eggs and Ham." After reading the story, the classes helped cook eggs with ham to try. Let's just say some loved them, and some did not.
Elementary Families,
The start time for "Shrek the Musical" was inaccurately posted in this week's newsletter. The Friday and Saturday night performances will start at 7:00 PM.
Thank you
ATTENTION 6th-8th graders and families! Jr. High track practice will begin Tuesday March 11th. Practice runs from 3:15-4:30 pm. There will be a parent meeting following practice on Tuesday. Sign-up sheets have been given to classroom teachers for any interested athletes. Athletes should wear athletic clothing, tennis shoes, and bring water! We're looking forward to the season
-Coach Harris and Coach McMeekan
Tonight, our 7th-grade Grade Volleyball team heads back to Visitation School for an IESA Semifinal! The girls take on Annawan at 6:30pm. Good luck!
Good luck to Mrs. Horton and our high school students at the LTC Art Festival today! Students attending are Faith Simoneaux, Dakota Olander, Grace Klein, Zaydi Ensley, Hallie Anderson, Shelby Charlet, and MaKayla Craig. This art show is hosted at Monmouth College.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! 🎉
Is it a duck or a rabbit?! 🦆🐰
HS baseball Parents- We will host a parent meeting in the HS Cafeteria on March 5 at 4 PM.- Coach White