Spring 2025 Season
Goodnight
April 4-5, WestCo Cafe
Written by Liang Liang '26
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“Goodnight” is the story of a family struggling with the grief of losing their eldest son. As the parents battle their sorrow and guilt, the younger siblings, Carl and Claire, embark on an imaginative adventure to save their brother’s soul from the "Storm Dragon”. The script uses children's perspective to understand and accept the concept of death. It will incorporate motion capture, digital media design and other techniques to build a performance that is integrated with traditional theater.
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Director: Liang Liang '26
Assistant Director: Elsinore Boutwell '27
Instagram: @goodnite_wes
Pencils, Wastebaskets, Etc.
April 4-5, Memorial Chapel​
Written by Olivia Bowers '25
​“Pencils, Wastebaskets, Etc.” takes us back to 1941, when three women are unexpectedly summoned by the flamboyant and clueless Lieutenant Peters for a mysterious military job, soon uncovering their roles as codebreakers. Navigating sexism, camaraderie, and self-discovery, the women prove their worth, uncovering a plot that could change the course of the war. Think Catch 22 meets feminism!​​
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Director: Holly Thorndike '27
Instagram: @pencilswastebasketsetc
A Rabbi, a Monk, and a Priest Walk Into a Bar
April 11-12, Russell House
Written by Gabe Barnett '26 and
Jasper Bass-Klausner '26
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"A Rabbi, A Monk, and a Priest Walk Into a Bar" is a darkly comedic exploration of family, grief, and belief. Bennet returns home after his father’s death to write a eulogy for a man whose actions tore the family apart. The only one still loyal to their father, Bennet clings to the belief that he saw a different side of him.
Over the course of a single night, Bennet’s mother, sister, and brother drift in and out of the office, each confronting the pain and unfinished business left behind. Through biting arguments, uneasy laughter, and raw honesty, the family must reckon with their past and find a way to move forward. Will Bennet finish the eulogy? And what does a rabbi, a monk, and a priest have to do with any of this? Join us for a journey filled with humor, heartbreak, and flickering lights.
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Directors: Gabe Barnett '26 and
Jasper Bass-Klausner '26
Instagram: @rabbi_monk_priest
The House of Yes
April 11-12, Russell House
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"The House of Yes" follows the Pascal family on the night of Thanksgiving as they await the arrival of their eldest son, Marty, and his (surprise!) new fiancé. What should be an innocent "meet the family" devolves into a comedically disturbing night of revelations, spearheaded by Marty's twin sister Jackie. Jackie, recently released from the psych ward, believes she is Jackie Kennedy, from donning her signature pill-box hat and being referred to as “Jackie-O” to the point of engaging in an incestuous relationship with Marty, her JFK. This truth, among other lies and obfuscations makes for a damning but darkly comedic commentary on our obsessions with appearances and the dangers of never being told no.
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Director: Isa Paley '26
Instagram: @houseofyeswes
Macbeth
April 18-19, ADP Ballroom
“Macbeth” will be Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, with modern aesthetics that explore the current cultural and political climate. American culture is fraught with toxic masculinity, and the Scottish Play enlightens audiences to the vast and rather fragile cultural landscape we see today.
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Director: Noah King '25
Assistant Director: Sophia Flynn '25
Instagram: @macbeth.wes
Avenue Q
April 25-26, WestCo Cafe
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"Avenue Q" follows Princeton, a recent college graduate who moves into a shabby New York City apartment on Avenue Q, where he meets a quirky group of neighbors, including Kate Monster, a kindergarten teaching assistant, and roommates Rod and Nicky. As Princeton searches for his purpose in life, he navigates romantic relationships, financial struggles, and personal growth while the residents face their own challenges, like job loss, identity crises, and acceptance.
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Director: Celeste McKenzie '26
Instagram: @avenueq_wes
A Chorus Line
May 2-3, '92 Theater​
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“A Chorus Line” follows a group of dancers as they are auditioning for roles in the chorus of a Broadway show. We see a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer, as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers. This show is about doing what you love, because that joy will be what sustains you when the day-to-day grind seems overwhelming.
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Directors: Emily Hammond '27 and Kendall McDermott '25
Instagram: @achoruslinewes
Venues pending approval from OSI