Glenbard North High School Fine Arts Mission Statement
Through the creative process of the Fine Arts, students learn to be expressive communicators, expand their views, find a voice, and contribute to our world.
Fall Studio: "An Experiment"
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"An Experiment" by Brett Holland
Thursday, October 5, 2023 -- 4:00 PM
Friday, October 6, 2023 -- 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 7, 2023 -- 7:30 PM
Running Time: Approximately 30 Minutes
Portrayed in a fantasy world, five confused participants wake up with no memory of their past life … with only one word, a personality descriptor (such as compassionate, courageous or orderly) written in type on their shirts. The doctor explains that each is here willingly, and that they are all being compensated for their participation in a research study. Will the assigned attribute of each participant affect their behavior when under extreme duress? Once the experiment begins and they find out that to lose is to die, all five do what they must to survive the experiment. The Hunger Games meets Survivor in this experiment.
Fall Play: "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"
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"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" Based on the Novel by Mark Haddon, Adapted by Simon Stephens
Thursday, November 9, 2023 -- 7:30 PM
Friday, November 10, 2023 -- 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 11, 2023 -- 7:30 PM
Running Time: Approximately 120 Minutes
Fifteen-year-old math whiz Christopher Boone lives with his divorced dad in Swinton, a working-class town west of London. After being falsely accused of killing a neighbor’s dog, Christopher—who is brilliant but has difficulty dealing with the sounds and stresses of everyday life—decides to investigate the crime. The secrets he unearths prompt him to leave his trusted teacher and the familiar streets of his hometown for a life-changing train trip to London. Based on Mark Haddon’s best-selling 2003 novel, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" is a thrilling and heartwarming adventure story featuring an unforgettable young hero.
Spring Studio: "The Complete History of Theatre" (Abridged)
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"The Complete History of Theatre" (Abridged) by Matt Thompson
Thursday, March 14, 2024 -- 7:30 PM
Friday, March 15, 2024 -- 4:00 PM
Saturday, March 16, 2024 -- 7:30 PM
Running Time: Approximately 45 Minutes
"It's opening night, and master playwright William Shakespeare, theatrical diva Sarah Bernhardt and the indelible intellectual Constantine Stanislavsky lead you on a wild and wacky journey through the history of theatre from Aristophanes to Emile Zola. This crazy cast of characters will transport you back in time as we relive the various elements of theatre from all parts of the globe. Explore the beginnings of Greek theatre, Aristotle's Poetics, the fine art of Kabuki, the history of mime, the gladiators of Rome and speculation on the real author of Shakespeare's plays. You'll hear homage to some of the most famous lines from the world's best-known and beloved plays performed at breakneck speed. Finally, the cast realizes that the playwright hasn't written an ending, and they have to ask the audience to help come up with a conclusion for the play. This interactive farce keeps the audience in stitches at every turn on a rollicking ride!"
"Seussical" Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle. Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, Music by Stephen Flaherty. Based on the Works of Dr. Seuss.
Thursday, April 25, 2024 -- 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 27, 2024 -- 1:00 PM
Saturday, April 27, 2024 -- 7:00 PM
Running Time: Approximately 150 Minutes
Seussical is a contemporary re-imagining of Dr. Seuss, which weaves together many of his most famous stories and characters in unexpected ways. The musical creates the witty, wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as it has never been seen before. When chaos erupts in the Jungle of Nool, it will take The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and a gaggle of characters to bring harmony back to their world.
