“Break a leg!” we say as the curtains draw and reveal the stars of Willow Glen High School’s show Once Upon a Time. For many, the Thespian Showcase allows students to express themselves; past show themes have been Villains, Movie Magic, Cabaret, and more. The showcase is a student-run production directed solely by seniors, which occurs annually in mid-December. The seniors are ecstatic to direct their first production and leave their mark on the Thespian community here at Willow Glen High School. Despite being unable to direct, other students are excited to showcase their talents and perform with their friends. This year, the showcase’s theme is Once Upon a Time, based on classical fairy tales and beloved Disney stories. Whether they use traditional tales or modernize them, we know that the Thespian Society will execute the stories well.
Like other communities on campus, the Thespian Society allows students from all different backgrounds to join one another and express
themselves artistically. In high school, having friendships is essential for survival; for many, the theater has served as a welcoming place and fosters friendships. Marina Bulycz (‘26) explains her experience participating in theater and the friendships she’s made along the way, “It’s a very good community, so I’ve made a lot of friends as well.” Many students in this community have similar experiences to Bulycz, making friendships and memories that will last them a lifetime. Ivy Lynden (‘25) reminisces on her showcase experience: “It’s always the most fun show every year because it’s completely student-run, so you get to be really creative with the numbers that you choose.” It’s clear that everyone who comes across the Thespian society loves it and embraces every opportunity given. However, while performing may only be for some, the program offers other opportunities for students to shine and be visionary.
While it may seem like those performing have
the most challenging jobs, many argue that
tech and crew have the most demanding roles.
Gabriel Blair (‘25) looks back on his experi-
ence working on tech and crew as interesting
as he was in charge of working the spotlight.
Blair comments on the different views he
was exposed to working in tech, “I just kind
of got to see all of it coming together at the
end, which was pretty cool.” It’s clearly shown
that all roles in theater are highly valued and
sought after, regardless of whether one’s role
is working backstage or performing.
With all the hard work put into the showcase,
it is clear that everyone will enjoy it, and you
certainly won’t want to miss this performance.
Thus, come support your fellow Rams in their
own interpretation of fairy tales!
