Stage Notes Presents a Retrospective - Part 1 - 2009-2018
Stage Notes Presents
A Retrospective
2009 – 2018 · Ten Seasons
Remembering our first ten seasons — the students, families, volunteers, and audiences who turned a small dream into Performance With A Purpose.
The Story Behind The Story
Where It All Began
Stage Notes: A Retrospective 2009–2018 celebrates the first decade of Performance With A Purpose — honoring the students, families, volunteers, and supporters whose belief in our mission helped transform a small dream into a thriving, vibrant community. Every production on the pages that follow holds a special place in our hearts.
— Ten Seasons, Twelve Shows —
Once On This Island
Where our story began.
Grease
A sold-out celebration filled with energy and excitement.
"We Go Together!"Bye Bye Birdie
Classic musical theater fun.
Godspell
One of those magical theatrical experiences we will never forget — and a closing night that turned into a true cry fest as we said goodbye to a remarkable senior class.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Mystery, comedy, and audience participation, with our students sharing the stage with everyone's favorite thespian, Dan Davis.
Les Misérables
A reminder of what our students could accomplish when given the opportunity to dream big. The music, the story, and the power of that production made it an unforgettable milestone.
Into the Woods
An introduction to the wonderful — and sometimes wonderfully complicated — world of Sondheim, challenging our students to dig deeper into story, character, music, and meaning.
Elf, Jr.
Holiday magic and one unforgettable Buddy — Parker Leikam!
Nice Work If You Can Get It
A reminder that dancing, music, and laughter are the best medicine.
Working
Seeing the Class of 2016 move on was a big change, and this season became a time to grow, rethink, and continue shaping what Stage Notes could become. Working reminded us that theater doesn't always have to be about the biggest characters or the biggest productions — sometimes it's simply about telling real stories about real people.
High School Musical
An entirely different kind of energy, with a message that seemed to capture Stage Notes perfectly.
"We're All In This Together."A Chorus Line
A message that felt especially powerful as we celebrated Stage Notes' 10th anniversary in 2018. The show asks performers to reveal themselves — their stories, their dreams, their disappointments, and the reasons they keep coming back to the stage. David Simmons' choreography brought its heart and physicality to life, making it a particularly special chapter in our history.
Curtain Call
More Than a Look Back
Stage Notes: A Retrospective 2009–2018 is more than a look back at the shows we produced — it is a celebration of the people who gave them purpose, the community that gave them life, and the memories that will remain part of the Stage Notes story forever.
Behind every production were students who took risks, families who supported them, volunteers who gave countless hours, and audiences who believed in what we were building.
From our earliest performances to the traditions that helped shape who we are, join us as we honor the people and productions that laid the foundation for everything that followed.
Here's to the next chapter.