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Kennedy Torch

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...

The main cast of 'Clue' is smaller than usual.

Get Clued In With Kennedy Theatre

Dylan Sines, Writer/Photographer April 22, 2021

After a year-long hiatus, the Kennedy High School theatre department reopens to the tune of ‘Clue,’ a board-game-based murder-mystery play produced by Kennedy students. It emulates the classic board...

Josh Young, sr., Kira Manuel, sr. acting in the fall play.

Kennedy Alum Returns

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer October 21, 2019

Not every graduate wishes to come back to their highschool and work with former teachers and new students. For Caleb Marner, this isn’t the case. Marner studied theatre in Chicago for a year after...

The poster for Arsenic and Old Lace posted in several spots throughout the school.

This Play is to Die For

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer October 14, 2019

A dark satirical comedy called Arsenic and Old Lace will be coming to the Kennedy black box. The show directed by Caleb Marner will open on October 17 and play through the 19th with shows at 7pm. Tickets...

Poster for Crimes of the Heart

Crimes of the Heart Coming Soon to Kennedy Theatre

Joel Dillman, Writer September 23, 2019

A dark comedy play called Crimes of the Heart hits the Kennedy Theatre next week. Crimes of the Heart, directed by Nick Hayes, will have a preview during school on Wednesday, September 25th. The performances...

Mallory Nesmith, sr., smiles, enjoying the company of others as they make their final touches before taking the stage for Kennedy's spring musical, The Wedding Singer.

Seniors Reminisce About Their Most Memorable Moments at Kennedy

Leeanne Mehring-Cruz, Feature Editor May 2, 2018

Senior Mallory Nesmith's favorite memory happened the closing night of the Wedding Singer, Kennedy's spring play. Nesmith has been a part of theater and musicals most of her life no matter where she has...

Kyle Huber, sr., Moira Green, sr., Brandon Koch, sr., and Michael Shea, sr., at the "Young Frankenstein" musical practice.

“Young Frankenstein” makes its way to the stage

Jenna Anderson and April 17, 2017

Students got a sneak preview of Young Frankenstein during school hours today. Performances are scheduled this week -- on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. As the start of a new season arises, hard...

Mikah Lunsford tips her hat in the Pajama Game Steam Scene.

Award-winning cast to perform in Des Moines

Xander Riley, Editor-in-Chief June 1, 2016
"I think it's going to be really cool to meet other dedicated, talented theater kids who have the same interests as me," Kennedy Wilson., so., said.
Nice work if you can get it

Nice work if you can get it

Hadley Rittgers, Writer & Photographer April 23, 2015

Tonight is the opening night for Kennedy’s spring musical, Nice Work If You Can Get It. Tickets are five dollars for students and eight dollars for adults. The musical will be shown at 7 p.m. tonight...

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