High School Theatre Brings the Roaring '20s to Life with Chicago: Teen Edition
The High School Theatre Department transported audiences to the Roaring ’20s with its impressive production of Chicago: Teen Edition. This adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical highlighted the talent and creativity of our students, providing an unforgettable experience for the audience during four nearly sold-out shows.
The captivating leads, Regan Miller ’24 as Roxie Hart and Catalina Salgado ’24 as Velma Kelly, owned the stage with their powerful performances.
Salgado shares, “It was an absolute dream come true to play Velma Kelly this year. Is she problematic? Well, yes, but being given the chance to portray her ruthless, hilarious, and cunning character was one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had in theatre.”
Miller reflected on her final performance at AHN: "As my last show at the Academy, playing Roxie in Chicago was a dream; her songs, dances, and monologues were challenging but helped me grow as a performer. One of my favorite memories from the show was learning the iconic 'Hot Honey Rag' dance with Cat; the rehearsals were long, and the choreography was difficult, but the excitement of executing the dance perfectly in sync with her for the first time was a feeling I'll never forget.”
The production's success stemmed from meticulous attention to detail, with dazzling costumes that captured the essence of the 1920s, intricate sets that enhanced the visual appeal, and ensemble numbers performed with precision and enthusiasm. Much of this success is thanks to the vision and guidance of High School Performing Arts Director Vivian Kimbler, whose dedication brought out the best in the cast and crew.
The production also marked a memorable farewell for Salgado, Miller, and their fellow seniors, who took their final bow on the Lynch Family Stage. Summing up the experience, Miller shares, “I was so proud of not only my performance but the whole cast and crew for their hard work and dedication to making the show so incredible!”