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Beckett Wendell-Evans (11) and Meggan Milliron (10), teach the cast of the musical Wendell-Evans and Milliron demonstrate how to properly hold someone in arabesque for Quinn Ballard (11), who will execute the hold,  on Sep. 23.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Cordelia Portman, Copy Editor October 11, 2024

The MSHS theater department is putting on “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” as the fall musical this year, and students are excited to fulfill the playful nature of this show. The cast of...

Lana Kahtava (11) and Kai Jacobson(12) begin to present the awards for the night.

Theater students celebrate The Larry’s

Ari Clark, Senior Reporter May 22, 2024

Kai Jacobson (12) and Abby Steen  leave Manitou Springs High School with cheers from the students and staff on Thursday, Feb. 8. They arrived at the Buell Theater of Downtown Denver and began rehearsing with the rest of the choir for their performance that Saturday.

Kai Jacobson performs with All-State Honor Choir

Dalton Gates, Multimedia Editor February 20, 2024

Colorado All-State Honor Choir, often referred to as just All-State, is a honor choir open to all upper-classman Colorado students. This year among the many auditioners, senior Kai Jacobson was selected...

At this annual Larry's, MPAC President Kai Jacobson (11) and Vice President Meghan Taylor (11) took liberty in naming and presenting every award given.

The 2023 Larry’s: What to expect of this long standing tradition

Jack Boyd, Senior Reporter May 22, 2023

On Monday, May 8th, the annual Larry’s awards ceremony was held for the MSSD Theatre Department. The event elapsed a total of 2 and a half hours, in which eventgoers were frolicing in revelry abounds. “It’s...

The Cast and Crew of "Too Many Daughters" after arriving back at the High School with their 1st Place Trophy and Outstanding Supporting Actor Award.

MSHS wins Pikes Peak Regional One-Act Competition

Dalton Gates, Senior Reporter February 16, 2023

After many weeks of preparation, the Manitou Springs High School’s Theatre Department headed to Palmer Ridge High School for the annual Pikes Peak Regional One-Act Competition. They went head to head...

At the end of the show, the characters celebrated Beowulf and Gunborg defeating Grendel's mother.

MSHS performed their fall play: “Beowulf (and the Bard)”

Ethan Anderson, Senior Reporter October 25, 2022

Manitou Springs High School performed their fall play, “Beowulf (and the Bard)”, to the public in the district auditorium on Oct. 21 and 22, 2022. “Beowulf (and the Bard)” is a play written...

Henry White (12) in the play "Our Town" that was performed in the fall of 2021.

Henry White leaves his mark on MSHS theater

Emily Waite, Senior Reporter April 29, 2022

Senior Henry White has been actively involved in the Manitou Springs High School theater program since his freshman year.  In White’s high school career, he has participated in five plays and even...

Senior Koda Oxford recreates Shakespeare's Hamlet.  Theater was greatly restricted this year, and thespians were unable to act in traditional ways.

Koda Oxford’s finest hour

Jalen Lindh, Reporter April 8, 2021

“Theater’s been my life for a really long time, and I’m glad that before I leave, I get to be a big part of it one more time.” said Koda Oxford when asked how it felt to be cast as the...

Koda Oxford (12) poses with the Theater Buffet announcement.

Theater is back with Theater Buffet

Jalen Lindh, Reporter March 12, 2021

Covid has really restricted many activities this year, making it really hard for student’s to actually express themselves and make their mark. But there’s a small light at the end of the...

Theater's end?

Theater’s end?

Jalen Lindh, Reporter September 17, 2020

“I think there is incredible value in the world of theater. What we do as the people who get to help make and form this part of the theater, and those who perform, [offers] experiences that you won't...

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