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Frozen Tech Week Challenges; Rewards Students

Frozen Tech Week Challenges; Rewards Students

Molly Cook and Myana Cooper November 10, 2023

Freshman Lucy Cook had just finished a full night as part of the “run crew”. It was 9:30 pm. And she was tired. She had spent a full day at school and the last 5 hours moving sets around during...

Tosa West's Production of Frozen Nearly Sold Out

Tosa West’s Production of Frozen Nearly Sold Out

Lucy Koch and Brynn Jensen October 20, 2023

Since going on sale on October 11th, over 85% of tickets for Wauwatosa West’s fall production, Frozen have been sold, 2 shows being almost completely sold out. With opening night being 3 weeks away,...

Backstage on High School Musical Jr.

Backstage on High School Musical Jr.

Madelyn Ullsperger, Writer May 12, 2023

From a silent stage enters a single boy, clad in Tosa West marching apparel, a drum strapped to his back, shouting a battle cry sure to strike fear in the hearts of all divisional highschool sports teams:...

Rodger's and Hammerstein's Cinderella - Tech Week!

Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella – Tech Week!

Jenna White and Olivia Watters March 9, 2023

The cast, tech crew and adult directors of the Tosa West Theater will spend over 24 hours after school this week fine tuning their production of Rodger's and Hammerstein's Cinderella so that they are ready...

Seussical the Musical: Gallery

Cooper Whale and Lochlainn Whale November 4, 2022

Also read: All Shows for Tosa West “Seussical the Musical” Sold Out.

Mary Kayser Scholarship Funds New Performance Arts Showcase

Annabelle Wooster, Editor June 10, 2022

On Thursday, June 9th, a dedication ceremony and reveal was held for a new performance arts showcase at Wauwatosa West. The showcase was made was made possible by the Mary Kayser Memorial Fund and all...

Edred Utomi, who plays the role of Alexander Hamilton in the Angelica Tour's version of the show "Hamilton", visited Wauwatosa West to answer student questions.

“Hamilton” Touring Company Actor Visits Wauwatosa West

Annabelle Wooster, Editor October 21, 2021

Hamilton Touring Company Actor Visits Wauwatosa West From acting during the pandemic, his most idolized figures, gender identity within the professional theatre community, his pre-show ritual, and even...

Picture taken from a dance workshop prior to the auditions for "42nd Street"

Tosa West Trojan Players Prepare for Fall Musical

Annabelle Wooster, Editor October 16, 2021

The Wauwatosa West Trojan Players are gearing up for 42nd Street, a musical coming to the theatre this fall. After two years of compromised performances due to COVID restrictions, many are patiently waiting...

Tickets for Tosa West’s Spring Musical, SHOWTUNE, are now on sale

Tickets for Tosa West’s Spring Musical, SHOWTUNE, are now on sale

Eve Lazarski, Editor March 25, 2021

Tosa West will be presenting the musical SHOWTUNE: Celebrating the Words and Music of Jerry Heinman, from mid to late april. SHOWTUNE is a one act musical with no intermission. Live, in-person performances...

Photographer Phatanoune Douangvilay

Tosa West’s Fall Production of INTO THE WOODS

Jacob Burgardt and Tiffany Kincaid November 12, 2019

INTO THE WOODS will be performed by the award winning Trojan Players on November 15th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd.  Student tickets are $12. Adult tickets are $15 and children are $8. The performances...

2018-19 Tosa West Musical Selection

August 30, 2018

For the upcoming 2018-19 school year, the Trojan Players have chosen to do a musical in both the fall and spring.The musical in the fall of 2018 is going to Mamma Mia. The spring show is set to be the...

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