Student Productions

THE ART OF LEARNING

Senior School Fall Play 2018: Oedipus RexWhether they go on to become performers or patrons of the arts, Shady Side Academy students gain an appreciation for the beauty, freedom of expression, and diversity that the performing arts celebrate.

The Hillman Center serves as the primary performing arts classroom for SSA Senior School students in grades 9-12, and as a performance venue for students in grades PK-12. Students also enjoy school-day performances and speakers in the Hillman.

SENIOR SCHOOL WINTER MUSICAL - CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION

Feb. 17-19 • Richard E. Rauh Theater
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In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune and acquittal.

Performances
  • Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m.
Tickets

CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

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