West Fargo High School Drama Department to perform CATS
The West Fargo High School (WFHS) Drama Department will present Andrew Lloyd Weber’s world-renowned musical, CATS, February 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20 at 7:30pm with a Sunday matinee, February 14 at 2:30pm.
On one particularly special night each year, Jellicle Cats come to unite and celebrate who they are. As they emerge from the darkened surroundings, the cats are at first suspicious and proud, reluctant to welcome an audience into their secret domain. However, each cat soon reveals their unique abilities and character through song and dance as they hope to be selected to ascend into the Heavy Side layer.
A true musical theatre phenomenon, CATS opened at London’s New London Theatre on May 11, 1981 and ran for a record-setting 21 years. The London success of CATS was nearly matched on Broadway where it ran at the Wintergarden Theatre for just over 18 years. The production is based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats and includes the show-stopping song, “Memory”.
WFHS’s production marks the show’s amateur premiere in the state of North Dakota and features over 100 students in its cast, crew, and orchestra. Karen Morrison and Sue Jordahl serve as co-vocal directors with Morrison also conducting the pit orchestra. Assistant Director, Sean Palmer (MSUM Senior Theatre Arts student), joins a team of choreographers including Carrie Hubbard (MSUM alumus) and MSU Moorhead theatre and dance professor, Craig A. Ellingson. CATS is directed and designed by WFHS and MSUM alumnus Adam Pankow. Gate City Bank proudly sponsors West Fargo High’s production.
Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and can be reserved by calling 701-356-2050.