Western Theatre Arts - Parma, MI

08/29/2026

Also on the TO DOs:

-Organize fundraiser
-Print production calendar
-Finish TShirt design
-Take a shower
-Schedule interview on JTV
-Double check production budget
-Clip toenails
-Coordinate preview show for school
-Find Waldo
-Read the script for the thousandth time
-Take a nap

08/26/2026

Mr. Taylor is performing this weekend at The Sauk in Jeff Daniel’s comedy “Pickleball”!

On his interview for JTV, he couldn’t help but talk just a little about the 2026-2027 season. If you want a good laugh this weekend only is the performance.

(This play is rated PG-13.)

https://jtv.tv/sauk-theatre-presents-pickleball-this-weekend/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAT7nXdwZG9mAWZkaWQWUNNkSqWKZXme2WswB4azM47cgzUImWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7HGTiMWisir2QAZD69-t5rHI0xFiAHyFgpNqqfXgQBzjZMSwA-io8N3Q8bVw_aem_l1KNzyY8f0RBjyNIduZdXA

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08/22/2026

Say hello to our 2026-2027 Drama Den Officers!

A huge thank you for our parent helpers who help so much off stage to make sure our students are experiencing the best type of theatre they can!

If you ever are curious about joining the Drama Den, please contact Mr. Taylor at [email protected].

Our next Drama Den meeting will be September 9th at the Spring Arbor Biggby at 6 pm.

Enjoy the last weekend before school starts everyone! :)

08/18/2026

Attention

This Saturday, we're kicking off our first Drama Den Meeting for the 2026-2027 season!

If you're an interested adult/parent who would like to become more involved in the theatre program, swing on by Biggby located in Spring Arbor!

We will be in the conference room. :)

08/16/2026

Congratulations to Western alums Gwen Magiera, Grey Zink, and Western senior Toby Johnson!

Make sure to come out to see these amazing Panthers put on an outstanding show!

Auditions have been completed and we have our cast for "The Casting Cauldron 3" - A Halloween Community Cabaret!

Give a great big shout out to.....
Bell Frey, Darrin Palmer, Grey Zink, Angie Guadagnini, Amber Nichole, Aiden Sommer, Gwen Magiera, Jennifer Wagler, Renae Murphy, Anthony Reinker, Ian Guadagnini, Toby, Katie Mclaury, and Douglas Hutt!

There will be two nights of shows the first weekend of October. Performance will be at Bella Notte and light snacks and refreshments are included in ticket price. There is a reservation discounted price and a door price! We look forward to seeing you there!

08/13/2026

A huge thank you to our students and adults who came out for our fundraiser!

08/13/2026

For our Fundraiser Students:

Arrival Time: 12:30 pm

Where: Meet at Entry Gate on North Street. If you can drive, there's free parking at the armory building.

End Time: 4:00 pm.

Bring some cash just in case. Admission today is $2.50.

08/12/2026

Hello !

Guess who is going to the Jackson County Fair tomorrow? You got it! The Jackson County Fair is having the WHS Theatre Scoop Ice Cream for people who come out to the fair!

JCF will give a percentage of the day's earnings to the Western Theatre and we get to keep all of the tips we receive!

WHS Theatre will be at the ice cream booth from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

If you're there earlier in the day, Western School District Band will be there to scoop ice cream as well.

So please come out to enjoy some Sweet Scoops from Western Band and Western Theatre! :)

08/08/2026

Congrats to Western Sophomore Ella Brandt for being the West Cast as Dorothy!

Make sure to save the date to follow the yellow brick road!

❤️🎭❤️🎭❤️🎭❤️🎭❤️🎭❤️🎭❤️🎭❤️

Meet the Cast of The Wizard of Oz! 🌈✨

We're thrilled to introduce the incredible performers bringing the magic of Oz to life! Please join us in congratulating our talented cast:

Dorothy: East Cast: Grace Parker West Cast: Ella Brandt
Wicked Witch/Ms. Gulch: East Cast: Kary Swiontek West Cast: Jessii Raymond
Glinda/Aunt Em: East Cast: Jaime Lawrence West Cast: Alyse Edinger
The Wizard/Professor Marvel: East Cast: Mike Sutton West Cast: Bradley Lewis
Oz Guard/Uncle Henry: Jacob Jabkiewicz
Scarecrow / Hunk: Jayce Pauken
Scarecrow understudy, ensemble: Tim Edinger
Lion / Zeke: Adam Dempster-Pauley
Lion/Zeke understudy, ensemble: Caleb Raymond
Tinman/ Hickory: Paul Chamberlain: Nick Behnke
Tinman /Hickory, understudy, ensemble: Tim Edinger

Ensemble:
Jeremiah Baldwin, Tori Barnett, Rubi Bonaime-Leal, Cami Christou, Quenisha Darling, Zoe Edinger, William Edinger,
Violet Essex, Kyla Feldrary, Willow Frost, Kaylin Gibson, Skylar Greenlee, Dawn Hines, Nathan Johnson, Velena Lanphear, Madelyn Jean Lawrence, Riley Lawrence, Moira Madden, Abigail Merritt, Janet Meyer-Jackman, Delyla Miller, Lydia Osinski, Lily Pedersen, Sovra Perry, Phebie Lynn Plummer, Kensi Roberts, Vivian Ruehle, Alicia Ruehle, Sophie Sanger, Katie Sayles, Abigail Walker.

👏 Congratulations to everyone! We can't wait to begin this journey down the Yellow Brick Road together. Stay tuned for rehearsal updates, behind-the-scenes fun, and performance information. It's going to be an unforgettable adventure! 🌈💛

Join us October 2–4 & October 9–11 at the Jackson College Potter Center – Baughman Theatre as Dorothy, Toto, and all your favorite characters take the stage in this timeless classic.

Tickets will be on sale soon, so keep an eye on our website and social media. You won't want to miss this unforgettable adventure down the Yellow Brick Road!