The excitement in the air is palpable with the arrival of two highly anticipated musical theater productions. The on-stage collaboration between Landon and Holton-Arms continues with a blend of humor and nostalgia.
First up, the Middle Schools present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Based on the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, this revue of songs and vignettes explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang.
"While playing the role of Charlie Brown can be a challenge, it is also an amazing opportunity that helps me step out of my comfort zone, meet new people, and do the things I love," said Mayim ’30.
"People should come and see it so they can experience what it’s like to see a show with kids enjoying what they do,” said Barton ’29, who also plays Charlie Brown.
Performance Schedule
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Friday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m.
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Saturday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m.
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Diana Coulton Beebe Black Box Theater, Holton-Arms School
Ticket Information
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Tickets are free for students and employees.
Next, Holton-Arms and Landon Upper Schools present “Grease,” the classic, high-octane, feel-good musical that transports you to 1950s Rydell High. Beloved rock ‘n’ roll songs like “Greased Lightnin’,” “It’s Raining on Prom Night,” and “Born to Hand-Jive” will keep your toes tapping.
Ellis ’26, who plays Danny Zuko, encourages the audience to “go into it feeling like you want to have some real fun and that you want to start dancing.”
“It’s a production where you’re supposed to feel energetic and happy, so that’s what we’re trying to go for here,” he added. “If we manage to do that for audiences, then we’ve done our job really well.”
"When I found out that I was going to be Sandy in ‘Grease,’ I was pretty much over the moon,” said Kennedy ’25. “Fulfilling this dream has brought the biggest joy to my heart, so I can only hope that I inspire other young girls like me to know that it is possible to reach their own goals."
Performance Schedule
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Friday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
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Coates Auditorium, Mondzac Performing Arts Center, Landon School ·
Ticket Information
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Free admission, no tickets required
Both productions highlight the benefits of the partnership between Landon and Holton-Arms students. It’s a partnership the boys continue to appreciate.
“I think it’s cool to see everyone’s different skill sets and how they all fit together like a puzzle,” Barton said.
“Our Holton counterparts bring so much more to the table. They're all immensely talented thespians,” added Ellis. “They bring the show to life. We can’t act without each other. We need everyone.”