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START WITH A BANG. In the opening musical number of Urinetown, everyone sings in different tones and timings, creating a chaotic tone from the start of the show.

[THEATER REVIEW] Urinetown pays homage to classic musical theater

Juan Miguel Adams, The Rubicon May 30, 2023
The cast embraced the challenge of embodying the spirit of those iconic musicals, whether it was Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Les Miserables, or Chicago.
ROYAL COUNSEL. Savannah Switzer and Aarushi Bahadur play King Claudius and Polonius, the two sharing a moment of concern over the future of the kingdom due to the actions of prince Hamlet.

“I definitely was not expecting to enjoy it as much as I did.”

Maddy Fisher, The Rubicon February 1, 2023

Senior Maggie Fried never thought she would direct one of the annual upper school One Acts. “I’ve been super into acting since middle school and throughout all of high school, so directing as something...

HERE WE GO. Theater Director Eric Severson talks to hopefuls during Auditions Dec. 3-4 to start off the process.

Auditions help directors determine best cast for One Acts

Avery Liu, Staff Writer December 7, 2022
The One Acts are set to commence in the Huss Center Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
This spring marks Film Club's last movie series

This spring marks Film Club’s last movie series

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline May 23, 2022
Co-presidents Alice Duncan and Mimi Huelster look back fondly on the club's run.
In episode 2 of SPA SHORTLIST, Staff Writer William Moran talks with Tuco Dixon about his top TV show recommendations. Dixon provides detailed insight into the reasons for his top picks, discussing everything from the quality of writing and production to comedic value.

[SPA SHORTLIST] Ep. 4: Musical recommendations

PJ Bohjanen, Staff Writer March 10, 2022
Grace Medrano, Soren Miller, and Eric Severson are interviewed about their recommendations for their favorite musicals.
Every(Man) (2018) "I love tech week... staying after school with my friends and having shared dinners, getting into costumes and makeup, working as a team on problems and feeling that sense of our own little community being on the verge of something greater than ourselves." -Annika Brelsford, 12

[GOOD QUESTION] What goes into a theater production?

Hobbs Lillygreen, The Rubicon September 28, 2021
A play takes everybody’s commitment to the vision to work; each individual role is critical to the final product. For US plays, a step-by-step schedule is necessary to get to a successful final curtain.
Wickre shoots with two MS students for Fame Jr.  MS Theater Director Ed Williams was Wickre's second grade teacher. "He heard that I was in town a few months ago. He was like ‘I didn’t know you were in town, can you help us do this Alice in Wonderland production?’ I’m like ‘uh ok. I’m not touring right now, but yeah sure, that’d be cool,'" Wickre said.

From US Bank Stadium to Huss, videographer helps SPA amid pandemic

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline March 24, 2021
SPA got lucky when freelance videographer Micah Wickre who has been a videographer for two of Beyoncé’s tours in addition to many other artists, agreed to film several of SPA’s theater productions this year.
[ARTS BRIEF] One acts to stream, US Theater welcomes musical submissions

[ARTS BRIEF] One acts to stream, US Theater welcomes musical submissions

Arts Brief March 12, 2021
With One Act recording concluded, the US Theater department makes an open call for musical audition videos due Mar. 15. One acts will stream Mar. 19.
Watching horror movies and other Halloween themed movies are a great way to get into the Halloween spirit, but they can be pretty time consuming.

[SPOTIFY PLAYLIST] Students find music that embodies the Halloween spirit

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline October 21, 2020
Halloween isn’t known for its music as much as other holidays, like Christmas, but there are still tons of great songs out there.
US Theater Director Eric Severson posted the cast list for Dylan Thomas' Under Milkwood, a show that will challenge the 33 actors cast as they take on multiple roles in a show with 67 characters.

Under Milkwood cast announced

Arts Brief October 8, 2020
The show includes a number of omniscient narrators, challenging the cast to embody multiple characters throughout the production.
This past weekend, the Emmys aired, showcasing one of many possible ways to approach an award show mid-pandemic. "The virtual format worked surprisingly well.  My favorite moments were watching the genuine surprise and joy of people winning awards and accepting them from home with family and friends," US Theater Director Eric Severson said.

Emmys successfully adapt to COVID-19

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline September 30, 2020
This past weekend, the Emmys aired, showcasing one of many possible ways to approach an award show mid-pandemic.
Although the show has been canceled, the musical participates shared many happy memories together.

Plan A to B to C: Chicago canceled, Rent canceled, pre-show traditions stay alive

Elle Chen, Production Manager May 15, 2020
This Friday, May 15, would have been the Upper School Spring Musical’s opening night for "Chicago". But due to the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak, all "Chicago" performances have officially been canceled.
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