SPHS Drama
DRAMA
SPHS Spring Musical
2025-2026 Season
Spring Musical April 24 - April 26
THE FETCH BROADWAY MUSICAL COMES TO SPHS WITH CLIQUE DRAMA, PLASTICS, AND SIDE-SPLITTING SCENES AND SONGS
Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m. Anderson Auditorium
South Pasadena High School Drama is thrilled to present the hit Broadway musical Mean Girls, a hilarious and sharp musical comedy based on the 2004 classic film. Come to the Anderson Auditorium April 24-26 and watch the movie you love transformed into a special and surprisingly moving show with elaborate dance numbers, biting one-liners, and much more.
Mean Girls, with a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, is an outrageous and relevant take on high school politics, friendship, and social media. It debuted on
Broadway in 2018 and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards. Fans of the film will enjoy the iconic characters and quotes brought to life on stage, but everyone will relate to the struggles of fitting in and
the non-stop humor in this modern story. We follow new student Cady Heron as she transforms from an innocent transfer student into a ruthless member of the popular “Plastics” through showstopping solos,
memorable ensemble pieces, and infectious songs like “Where Do You Belong?”, “Someone Gets Hurt,”
and “Meet the Plastics.” Nothing is off-limits in the jungle that is North Shore High. “From the moment we introduced the show, the energy from the students has been through the roof,” says director Nick Hoffa. “They were so excited to dive in and the cast and crew’s commitment has been among the best I’ve seen since I’ve been teaching.”
While SPHS Drama is clearly honoring the iconic movie, Hoffa emphasized the importance of personalizing the story. “We’ve tried our best to humanize every character and not just do karaoke Mean
Girls,” says Hoffa. “For me, great comedies come from a place of recognizable discomfort and pain. So
while people will laugh a lot, I also hope they will see something very relatable – and even moving.”
CONTENT NOTE: Mean Girls is a modern high school story that is very funny, but deals with themes of bullying, social manipulation, and suggestive teenage behavior, reflecting the humor and themes of the
movie and of our modern times. While some words have been softened and the final story being told is a positive and uplifting one, it does have some mature language and situations. PG-13
Mean Girls (directed by Nick Hoffa, with musical direction by Wylder Reinman, choreography by Courtney Cheyne, and technical direction by James Jontz,) Reserved seating is $25, general admission is $20, and $10 for children. Advanced tickets may be purchased online. Go to www.southpasdrama.com for all information.
Fall Play Nov 7-16
Auditions for our fall plays are in early September and are open to all of SPHS.
This fall, SPHS Drama is taking on pieces created by smart, irreverent people who challenge the status quo. We will present two shows that push the boundaries of traditional theater.
Our first act Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind ran 50 weeks a year for 28 years in Chicago. This underground institution is a wild hour of theater where the audience selects the order of the plays in real time and no two shows are ever the same. In this fast-paced and unpredictable show, the SPHS cast navigates a whirlwind of comedic, tragic, and abstract vignettes in a race against the clock to try to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes.
Following intermission, the tone shifts with Gone Missing, a frequently funny, but deeply moving musical created from real-life interviews by the acclaimed investigative-theater company, The Civilians. The play explores the nature of loss through a collection of stories about things gone missing. From a lost shoe to a misplaced memory to a romantic relationship, these personal accounts are woven together with a beautiful and eclectic musical score.
“This double-bill is a fantastic showcase for an incredibly versatile and talented group of students,” said Nick Hoffa, SPHS Drama Director. “They are embracing the chaos and improvisation of Too Much Light while also delving into the authentic, heartfelt storytelling of Gone Missing. They are doing this while showing off their singing, instrumental playing, improvisational skills, and ability to connect to deeply dramatic scenes. It’s a powerful pairing that asks big questions about what we value and what we’ve lost. We are so excited to share this bold night of theater with the community.”
Cast List
Cabaret February 5-7
