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Due to forecasts indicating very high wind speeds tonight and tomorrow, Trollwood Performing Arts School is cancelling performances of its Mainstage Musical The Addams Family for tonight, Thursday, July 25 and tomorrow, Friday, July 26. The high winds forecasted by the National Weather Service pose a significant safety risk to Trollwood’s students and staff. Due to the inevitability of the weather forecast, the decision was made to cancel both performances now. This will give ticket holders for both the Thursday and Friday performances the best opportunity to rebook a seat for the one remaining performance on Saturday, July 27. Reserved seats [...]

Attention all costuming enthusiasts! Join our talented Costume Shop Manager, Manda Apony-Moriarty, this summer as she leads our costuming crew in building unforgettable costumes that will transport audiences straight to the glitz and glamor of Hollywood's golden age. Work alongside Mary McClung, our talented Costume Designer, to bring these awesome designs to life on stage. Showcase your creativity and be part of this unforgettable musical event. Register now and let's create a visual feast that audiences will never forget! Manda Apony-Moriarty (she/they) is an actor, solo performer, director, and costumer who has been involved with the theatre for over 20 years. [...]

We're thrilled to introduce Jack Mehler, our incredibly talented Scenic and Lighting Designer for the past decade and a vital part of Trollwood Performing Arts School since 1995! Jack's vision for the production is truly exceptional, and we're excited to give you a sneak peek of his incredible work. From the mesmerizing lighting effects that transport you to the heart of the film industry in the 1920s, to the incredible scenic elements that set the stage for unforgettable performances, Jack's design is sure to leave you in awe. Don't miss out on the chance to experience his exceptional design firsthand in [...]

Mary McClung is returning for a third season after designing Mary Poppins and The Little Mermaid for Trollwood.  She has designed costumes, puppets, and sets for theatre, video, and television. Companies include Disney, Children’s Television Workshop, Universal Studios, Dallas Children’s Theatre, The Idaho Repertory Theatre, and The Colorado Shakespeare Festival.  Professional design credits include As You Like It, The Dining Room, A Christmas Carol, Twelfth Night, The Tempest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sesamo Barrio (Sesame Street, Spain), and The Big Friendly Giant. Currently, she is a Professor of Costume Design at West Virginia University. Designs while at WVU include Guys and Dolls, Jekyll and Hyde, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Dracula, Another [...]