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Darien’s Theatre 308 Members Win Six Statewide Competition Awards for ‘Our Town’ and ‘Chicago’

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Theatre 308, Darien High School’s premiere acting and performance arts club, yet again won numerous awards at two statewide theater awards programs.

— an announcement from Theatre 308

For the third year in a row, 308 participated in the Halo Awards, a prestigious award ceremony that honors high school students’ achievements in all aspects of theater. Over 60 high schools from across the State of Connecticut participated this year. Both 308’s fall drama Our Town and the spring musical Chicago received a total of 14 nominations in their categories for both onstage and off-stage achievements. At the Halos senior Evelyn Sload took home “Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Classical Play” for her performance in Our Town. Senior Grady Allen won “Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Classical Musical” for his role as Billy Flynn in Chicago.

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Darien Seniors: Free Admission, Free Ride for ‘Chicago: The Musical’ March 26 at Darien High School

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Darien High School’s Theater 308 has kindly invited Darien seniors to attend the dress rehearsal of Chicago The Musical at Darien High School on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 7 p.m.

(The date has been changed from an earlier announcement.)

Seniors can enjoy the show free of charge without the crowds expected at performances over the weekend. Free transportation to and from the Darien High School is also available through At Home In Darien. — an announcement from At Home In Darien

Using volunteer drivers in conjunction with their professional drivers, At Home In Darien has arranged for transportation at about 6:30 p.m. Seniors can be picked up at their homes and will be returned home safely after the show. Theatre 308 will present the longest running American musical in Broadway history, Chicago, the winner of six Tony Awards for its revival in 1996, takes place in the roaring twenties, a time of great political corruption and media sensationalism. Failed vaudeville performer Roxie Hart murders her faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap — until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie.

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Theatre 308 Presents ‘Chicago: The Musical’ at Darien High School, March 22 to 30

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It would be criminal if you missed it: Darien High School’s Chicago the Musical! Theatre 308 will present the high school edition of the longest running American musical in Broadway history, Chicago, at the Darien High School Auditorium, March 22 – 30, 2019. — an announcement from Darien High School and Theatre 308
Chicago, the winner of six Tony Awards for its revival in 1996, takes place in the roaring twenties, a time of great political corruption and media sensationalism. Failed vaudeville performer Roxie Hart murders her 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 fellow inmate Velma Kelly vie for the spotlight and headlines with help from Chicago’s slickest lawyer Billy Flynn.

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Theatre 308 Promises an ‘Entirely Different’ Production of Our Town

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Darien High School Theatre 308 invites you to their production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17. This performance was scheduled after Thursday night’s performance was cancelled, and tickets bought for that performance will be honored at this one. Andrew Rejan directs the show, and here is what he notes:
“Sometimes regarded as the quintessential high school play, Our Town is often staged as a bland, nostalgic museum piece, obscuring the essence of one of the most experimental, radical, and provocative works in the American theatrical canon,” said Andrew Rejan, director of the show. “While the absence of a traditional set initially may make the play appear simple, Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece — still shocking 80 years after it premiered — is layered, complex, disturbing, and sometimes beautiful,” Rejan said.

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Theatre 308’s ‘Our Town’ Thursday Performance Postponed to 2 PM Saturday

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Due to the weather and the school district decision to cancel after-school and evening activities, the Thursday evening Theatre 308 performance of Our Town has been rescheduled for this Saturday, Nov.17 at 2 p.m.

Tickets purchased for Thursday will be honored for the 2 p.m. Saturday show. Separately, the play is being performed Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

— an announcement from Darien High School

There are a limited number of additional seats available for this performance.  They can be purchased on SeatYourself.com/theatre308. As a reminder,  please note that late seating is not possible due to the onstage seating arrangement for this production. About Theatre 308’s Show
Republished (with new photos and updates on show times) from Darienite on Nov. 6:

Darien High School Theatre 308 would like to invite you to their production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder.

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Theatre 308 Promises an ‘Entirely Different’ Production of Our Town

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Darien High School Theatre 308 invites you to their production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder on Nov. 15 to 17. 
Andrew Rejan directs the show, and here is what he notes:
“Sometimes regarded as the quintessential high school play, Our Town is often staged as a bland, nostalgic museum piece, obscuring the essence of one of the most experimental, radical, and provocative works in the American theatrical canon,” said Andrew Rejan, director of the show. “While the absence of a traditional set initially may make the play appear simple, Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece — still shocking 80 years after it premiered — is layered, complex, disturbing, and sometimes beautiful,” Rejan said. — an announcement from Theatre 308
The show is entirely different from any traditional view of Our Town you may have, and you do not want to miss it. We are proud to present a show that uses truthful actors to portray a story that everyone can find genuinely heartfelt and real.

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After-School and Evening Activities Cancelled by Darien Public Schools

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All after-school and evening activities at Darien Public Schools have been cancelled for Thursday due to weather concerns, according to an email from a school district official. The email, from Darien High School Principal Ellen Dunn, referenced “the school district decision to cancel after-school and evening activities” Thursday night. The school district neither sent an email to news organizations in town nor mentioned the cancellation on its website. It may have sent an email to parents. Here is the text of the email, sent at 11:16 a.m.:

Due to the impending weather and the school district decision to cancel after-school and evening activities, Thursday evening’s performance of Our Town has been re-scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets purchased for Thursday will be honored for the Saturday 2 p.m. show.

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Darien Seniors Invited to Dress Rehearsal of Theatre 308’s ‘Our Town’ Nov 14

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Darien High School’s Theater 308 has kindly invited Darien seniors to attend the dress rehearsal of Our Town at Darien High School On Wednesday, Nov. 14. Seniors can enjoy the show free of charge without the crowds expected at performances over the weekend. Free transportation to and from the Darien High School is also available through At Home in Darien. (Reservations are required.)

— an announcement from At Home in Darien

Using volunteer drivers in conjunction with their professional drivers, At Home In Darien has arranged for transportation at about 6:30 p.m. Seniors can be picked up at their homes and will be returned home safely after the show.