Frederick High School Performing Arts to host alumni production of Six: Teen Edition
History is about to get a remix
Frederick, CO – School might be out for the summer, but history class is just getting started! In its first-ever alumni show and summer show, Frederick High School Theater presents Six: Teen Edition. In this international phenomenon, SIX is the modern retelling of the lives of the six wives of Henry VIII, who take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a dynamic celebration of 21st-century girl power and square off in a singing competition.
The six wives are being portrayed by six FHS Class of ‘24 graduates, some of whom have gone on to college-level musical theater and choir. The on-stage rock band is comprised of FHS Music alums. Together, they bring electrifying energy and powerful harmonies that will keep audiences entertained throughout the show.
The production is a fundraiser for Frederick High School Performing Arts, a high-caliber St. Vrain Valley School District musical theater and drama program, with a long-term goal of jump starting a community theater program that partners with other local communities.
“This allows us to do a show we normally couldn’t do at FHS. Either it is too small, needs a very precise blend of adults, teens and kids, or isn’t the right fit for the theater program,” said Christopher Parr, FHS Theater Department Adviser.
“Also, this allows us to bring back those alumni who have spread their wings and show what they have learned. And current students can learn from our guest artists, techs and directors. This is a stepping stone for all of that; the possibilities of what this production does are quite exciting.”
SIX: Teen Edition will run nightly at 7 p.m. July 23 to 26 at Frederick High School, 5690 Tipple Parkway. All tickets are general admission. A limited number of VIP tickets for the two front rows are being offered with a special VIP meet and greet after each show. Tickets can be purchased at https://fhs-music.org/six-tickets/
The production is directed by former FHS Theatre teacher Jill Ripa. “The show itself is close to my heart. It’s fun. The vocals are powerful and emotional. The choreography is dynamic. The whole concert feel of the show is just spectacular, and I’ve already cried multiple times at the performances in rehearsal. All I can say is that this is an absolute must-see production. Truly. Something very special and epic is happening on the stage at FHS, and everyone should be there to witness it!,” said Ripa.
For more information, please contact parr_christopher@svvsd.org.
