Wednesday, May 1, 2013
"The wide range of emotion that had to be conveyed by song, in word, and through well-rehearsed body movement and dance stretched their skill development and brought all of us in the audience to appreciative applause again and again."
Since working as editor of Minnetonka Patch, I have had the opportunity to catch a few plays at Minnetonka High School. They have all been excellent, and I brag about the talent of Minnetonka Theatre every chance I get. Apparently, the school's latest musical, Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida" is not one to be missed. The following letter from former Superintendent of Minnetonka Schools Dr. Don Draayer to Director Kent Knutson was shared with me from the school district. Dr. Draayer served as principal in elementary, middle and high school settings, followed by assistant superintendent and superintendent positions for 24 years in the Minnetonka School District. He received the honor of National Superintendent of the Year in 1990. …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
"Aida," with music by Elton John and Tim Rice, will be performed by Minnetonka students in this spring's musical.
Video by Minnetonka Schools. Aida is the modern retelling of the timeless opera about the forbidden love between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier. This passionate and energetic show features an eclectic mix of ballads and pop rock songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, the same powerhouse duo behind The Lion King. The original Broadway production won 4 Tony Awards (including Best Score) and the Grammy for Best Musical Show Album in 2001. Students from all corners of the high school come together to tell this story. Directed by Kent Knutson; Music by Elton John, Lyrics by Tim Rice Book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls and David Henry Hwang Shows: Friday, April 26 @ 7:30pm; Saturday, April 27 @ 7:30pm; Friday, May 3 @ 7:30pm (…
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Classical Minnesota Public Radio staff received more than 90 submissions from across the state. From them, 15 were chosen as Featured Artists and 4 were chosen as Featured Composers.
A Minnetonka High School student was chosen as one of four Showcase Artists in Minnesota Public Radio's Varsity Contest. Classical MPR announced Tuesday that Eric Sargent is one of the Showcase Artists. Young musicians, ages 14-18, from around the state were asked to submit a recording of themselves performing. Classical MPR staff received more than 90 submissions from across the state. From them, 15 were chosen as Featured Artists and 4 were chosen as Featured Composers. The student musicians received a professional recording session at MPR’s studios and their music was broadcast on Classical MPR in March. (Hear Sargent's recording above.) A free concert featuring the winners will be hosted at Fitzgerald Theater at 5 p.m. on April 28 (10…
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
A Minnetonka High School student is one of 15 finalists in Minnesota Public Radio's Varsity Contest.
A Minnetonka High School student is one of 15 finalists in Minnesota Public Radio's Varsity Contest. Eric Sargent was featured on the radio Tuesday afternoon, speaking and then the song he recorded at MPR's studio was played. Minnesota Varsity, a contest that MPR created for music students in grade 9-12. MPR has judges, but also includes online listener voting, which takes place March 18-24. To participate in Minnesota Varsity, music students from across the state were invited to submit a recording of themselves performing. The recording did not have to be professional quality and could be as simple as a smartphone recording. For the composition category, student composers were invited to submit an original score for flute, oboe and …
Monday, March 11, 2013
Minnetonka Theatre announces its summer musical.
Based on the hilarious 1980 hit movie, Nine to Five, this charming and wickedly funny musical is the perfect show for the summer. Three female coworkers join forces in the late 70s to get even with their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” boss after he pushes past to their limits. Together they plot to take their revenge by overthrowing the male dominated company. Features new songs by Dolly Parton, as well as the Grammy winning title track "“9 to 5." 9 To 5: The Musical July 19-Aug. 3, 2013 Summer Musical presented by Minnetonka Theatre On Sale Now Directed by Trent Boyum Music and Lyrics by Dolly PartonBook by Patricia Resnick Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture Recommended for ages 13+ due to some adult humor Shows…
Friday, March 8, 2013
Four dad/daughter duos from the Minnetonka and Excelsior area are among those participating in this weekend's Chanhassan performances of "The Music Man" by Chaska Family Valley Theatre.
Paul Twite and his 11-year-old daughter Rebecca joined the Chaska Valley Family Theatre this year to spend more time together. Ever since, the Minnetonka duo have been working behind the scenes to digitally capture all the components that go into the making of a production—as well as cast promotional shots. “My dad is great, and he even lets me take some of the pictures,” said Rebecca, who is also in the cast. “This has been a tremendous way for me to share my passion and to spend quality time with my daughter,” said Paul. Paul and Rebecca are one of four father/daughter partners participating in the Chaska Family Theatre’s current production of “The Music Man”—which includes a total of 19 families from throughout the surrounding area. …
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
This show features an eclectic mix of ballads and pop rock songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, the same powerhouse duo behind The Lion King.
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Tuesday, February 12
Minnetonka Theatre presents the musical Aida, beginning April 26. Aida is the modern retelling of the timeless opera about the forbidden love between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier. This passionate and energetic show features an eclectic mix of ballads and pop rock songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, the same powerhouse duo behind The Lion King. The original Broadway production won 4 Tony Awards (including Best Score) and the Grammy for Best Musical Show Album in 2001. Purchase tickets here. Showtimes Friday, April 26 @ 7:30pm Saturday, April 27 @ 7:30pm Friday, May 3 @ 7:30pm Saturday, May 4 @ 7:30pm Sunday, May 5 @ 4:00pm Friday, May 10 @ 7:30pm Saturday, May 11 @ 7:30pm
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
MHS won the Minnesota State High School League 6AA One Act Play Sections with a cut of Wit by Margaret Edson.
The cast of Minnetonka High School's one-act play is headed to the state tournament. MHS won the Minnesota State High School League 6AA One Act Play Sections with a cut of Wit by Margaret Edson. The cast competes Thursday, Feb. 7 at 11:45 a.m. at O'Shaughnessy Auditorium on the St. Catherine University campus (Directions). The price is $10 for a single session or $15 for a daily pass. Thursday, February 7 9:15am - Section 1AA 10:00am - Section 8AA 11:00 am - Section 3AA *11:45am - Section 6AA - MHS* 1:30pm - Section 7AA 2:15pm - Section 5AA 3:15pm - Section 4AA 4:00pm - Section 2AA If you need a push to get out and support the show, check out this glowing review from Lori Witter, a Minnetonka Theatre patron and parent: "WOW!!! What an …
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Minnetonka hits the state in the Section Finals on Feb. 2 at 12:45 p.m. All performances are free and located at Arts Center on 7 in Minnetonka.
Minnetonka High School won the Minnesota State High School League 6AA One Act Play Sub Sections with a cut of Wit by Margaret Edson. Minnetonka hits the stage in the Section Finals on Feb. 2 at 12:45 p.m. All performances are free and located at Arts Center on 7 in Minnetonka. When: Saturday, Feb. 2 9:30am - Play one 10:20am - Play two 11:10am - Play three 11:45pm - Lunch break *12:45 - Play four (MHS)* 1:35pm - Play five 2:25pm - Play six Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned professor of English who has spent years studying and teaching the brilliant and difficult metaphysical sonnets of John Donne, has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Her approach to the study of Donne: aggressively probing, intensely rational. But during the …
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
All performances are free and take place at St. Louis Park High School on Thursday, Jan. 24.
Minnetonka High School will be competing in the Minnesota State High School League 6AA One Act Play Sub Sections this week and are asking fans to come cheer them on. All performances are free and take place at St. Louis Park High School on Thursday, Jan. 24. Minnetonka will perform a cut of Wit by Margaret Edson at 4 p.m. Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned professor of English who has spent years studying and teaching the brilliant and difficult metaphysical sonnets of John Donne, has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Her approach to the study of Donne: aggressively probing, intensely rational. But during the course of her illness—and her stint as a prize patient in an experimental chemotherapy program at a major teaching …
Robyn Barziza Chargo
9:56 am on Friday, March 8, 2013
So cool that all of these families are doing "The Music Man" together! (Not, "The Magic Man"..hahah!) What a fabulous show! Highly recommend seeing it this weekend! more ›