Each year the Illinois High School Theatre Festival produces an "All State Musical." The January 2023 production will be Shrek (Music by Jeanine Tesori; Book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire).
Students from across the state of Illinois may audition for roles as actors, technicians, and pit orchestra musicians.
Several current and recent DGN Fine Arts students have won roles in the All State Musical, representing each of the available areas:
- Cabaret (2022): Vera Barlin, crew; Harley Blanchard, actor; Mandy McGinn, pit orchestra; Melissa Parkinson, pit orchestra
- Aida (2020): Renee Boone, actor; Travon Moore, actor; Matthew Spencer, crew
- Big Fish (2018): Ellie Banke, actor; Jack Cannan, crew
- Sweeney Todd (2017): Miles Teague, pit orchestra
If you are interested in learning more about the production please visit THIS LINK for additional details. HERE is the official Audition Packet. This year's Audition Workshop will be very conveniently located at Downers Grove South HS, on May 1.
There are many talented musicians, actors and technicians at DGN, and your Fine Arts faculty stands ready and willing to advise and coach any interested student through the audition/application process. Financial support is available, from DGN, for students who are ultimately selected to the cast/crew/orchestra. Let us know if you would like to pursue this opportunity!
