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Kennedy Torch

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Kennedy Torch

Sweeney Todd is a popular musical about an evil barber.

“Sweeney Todd” Spring Musical Cast Decided on February 16

Onnika Hallam, Writer February 19, 2024

After much debacle about which show Kennedy would perform for their spring musical, it was decided that Sweeney Todd would take the stage at Kennedy this April. The cast list was announced Feb. 16 and...

Onlookers gather in the Kennedy auditorium.

Kennedy Spring Musical Choice “Hairspray” Sparks Controversy

Maddy Gilchrist, Writer February 16, 2024

In late January, the musical Sweeney Todd was chosen over Hairspray by the Kennedy Theater Department for the spring production. The original announcement of Hairspray created a stir among the students...

Avery, played by senior Cael Cummins, begins their podcast.

Photos: The Anxiety Project Debuts on the Kennedy Stage

River Borgerding, Photographer October 19, 2023

For a full album, visit our Flickr!

Rachel Dean's "The Anxiety Project" debuts in Iowa as the alum returns to her hometown.

Introducing the Anxiety Project

Joshua Barker, Writer September 29, 2023

Debuting in 2016, The Anxiety Project is a musical theater performance. The show depicts situations surrounding human suffering and mental health through the eyes of Avery, a psychology student attempting...

Sophomore Jordan Harvey sings through jail bars.

Kennedy’s Production of Chicago is a Must-See

Emma Beachner, Writer April 22, 2023

Kennedy’s Theater Department ends the 2022-2023 school year with a magical production of Chicago. Well, maybe magical isn’t the right word, more like…murderous.  Chicago showcases the lives of...

Velma (Junior Daraiya Hurt) and Roxie (Senior Elizabeth Goff) pose on a piano with ensemble members.

Crime Comes to the Kennedy Stage in Chicago

Merideth Langton, Photo Editor April 18, 2023

For more photos, visit our Flickr.

Senior Taylor Whidden, portraying Mama Morton, sings her opening song "When You're Good To Mama."

Chicago Takes The Stage

Annabelle Ovel, Videographer April 17, 2023

Purchase tickets for the spring musical here!

Junior Luke O'Brien and senior Elizabeth Goff, practice partner work in "We Both Reached For The Gun."

Kennedy Theatre Rehearses for Spring Production “Chicago”

Kiera Zwack, Photographer April 4, 2023

  Check out more photos on our Flickr!

The Kennedy theater department will hold auditions for Chicago starting Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Kennedy Drama Ends 2022-2023 School Year with Chicago

Emma Beachner, Writer January 27, 2023

The Kennedy Theater Department is ending their 2022-2023 school year with a production of Chicago. The Broadway musical is based on a play of the same title from 1996. It first premiered on Broadway in...

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