To Oak Park High School math teacher Jared Weintraub, math is more than a subject to teach or a small passion of his. To Weintraub, math is the Truth. “Math is the language of the universe,” Weintraub...

This fall, Oak Park High School’s theater department has announced the return of the fall musical, with its upcoming production of “Alice by Heart” opening on October 23-25. “Alice by Heart”...

Senior Persephone Ferry has been involved with the OPHS theater program throughout her high school years, and after the process of auditions and callbacks, she was given the role of Harold Pudding and...

Known for her powerful singing voice and incredible acting skills, senior Miley Katz is emerging as a rising star in both music and theater. Katz has been a part of the theater community since elementary...

Nothing can be more exciting than finding out you booked the role of one of your favorite characters. For junior Paige Walker, she was beyond excited to play such a significant character in the show. “I...

Gal Joseph Yelinek's role in the fall musical represents a greater idea of time and its limitations. He was immediately drawn to his character, Alfred, and the opportunity to break out of his stereotypical...

Being a child actor can be very difficult, especially working throughout your childhood in the entertainment industry. However, junior Skylar Gray’s experience was well worth it as she plans to pursue...

Senior Elena McFadden, who plays Clarissa, has been in theater since the first show of her freshman year.  “This will be my 13th show,” McFadden said. “I plan on doing all of [the shows] this year,...

Being new to both acting and singing can be quite challenging for many. However, sophomore Lucas Dunlop has shown immense talent by landing a leading role in the fall musical.  “This is my first play...

As an active part of the theater community, senior Max Fybel has trained in the dramatic arts throughout her childhood. Her love for theater has stemmed from consistently participating in and watching...

A few weeks before his audition, senior Peter Mendoza began assiduously preparing for his first fall musical audition. Although he found the audition process nervewracking due to the smaller audience,...

Junior Peyton Watnick has been training to become a “triple threat,” developing his skills in singing, acting and dancing. He began acting in theater around four years ago, started dancing three years...