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Cats

Presented by West Fargo Public Schools at West Fargo High School

February 12-February 20, 2010

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The West Fargo High School (WFHS) Drama Department will present Andrew Lloyd Weber’s world-renowned musical, CATS.

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, joins a team of choreographers including Carrie Hubbard and MSU-Moorhead theatre and dance professor, Craig A. Ellingson. CATS is directed and designed by WFHS alumnus Adam Pankow. Gate City Bank proudly sponsors West Fargo High’s production.

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    West Fargo High School

    801 9th Street East West Fargo, ND 58078

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    Tickets: $8 adults, $5 students

  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    February 12-February 20, 2010

    Times:
    Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 2:30 p.m.

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    • Event Name: Cats
      "The Jellicles did! - Amazingly PURRfect"
      Comment posted by: Mary Jo Watts from West Fargo, ND, Feb 13, 2010
      

      West Fargo Theatre's production of CATS on opening night left me amazed and awestruck. The amount of talent and dedication of these teens shone through to put on an entertaining and top-notch... Expand

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      West Fargo Theatre's production of CATS on opening night left me amazed and awestruck. The amount of talent and dedication of these teens shone through to put on an entertaining and top-notch production. Director Adam Pankow made these kids dig deeper than ever before. The singing, orchestra and choreography were excellent. (if you're not familiar with this musical, there is no speaking, all singing and constant movement and choreography) I have seen many shows at WFHS for years and have volunteered for them the last three and I must admit this is far above the quality of other high school productions I've seen here or anywhere else. These kids also took on the huge challenge of raising $25,000 in four months for a new sound system and they did it. The new sound system is much better than the old, but just needs a few tweaks. Theatre is alive and well in West Fargo. Go and see this show and support the arts. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Cats
      "The Jellicles did! - Amazingly PURRfect"
      Comment posted by: Mary Jo Watts from West Fargo, ND, Feb 13, 2010
      

      West Fargo Theatre's production of CATS on opening night left me amazed and awestruck. The amount of talent and dedication of these teens shone through to put on an entertaining and top-notch... Expand

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      West Fargo Theatre's production of CATS on opening night left me amazed and awestruck. The amount of talent and dedication of these teens shone through to put on an entertaining and top-notch production. Director Adam Pankow made these kids dig deeper than ever before. The singing, orchestra and choreography were excellent. (if you're not familiar with this musical, there is no speaking, all singing and constant movement and choreography) I have seen many shows at WFHS for years and have volunteered for them the last three and I must admit this is far above the quality of other high school productions I've seen here or anywhere else. These kids also took on the huge challenge of raising $25,000 in four months for a new sound system and they did it. The new sound system is much better than the old, but just needs a few tweaks. Theatre is alive and well in West Fargo. Go and see this show and support the arts. Collapse

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