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<h3>THE FETCH BROADWAY MUSICAL COMES TO SPHS APRIL 24-26 WITH CLIQUE DRAMA, PLASTICS, AND SIDE-SPLITTING SCENES AND SONGS</h3>
South Pasadena High School Drama is thrilled to present the hit Broadway musical Mean Girls, a hilarious and sharp musical comedy based on the 2004 classic film. Come to the Anderson Auditorium April 24-26 and watch the movie you love transformed into a special and surprisingly moving show with elaborate dance numbers, biting one-liners, and much more.
Mean Girls, with a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, is an outrageous and relevant take on high school politics, friendship, and social media. It debuted on Broadway in 2018 and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards. Fans of the film will enjoy the iconic characters and quotes brought to life on stage, but everyone will relate to the struggles of fitting in and the non-stop humor in this modern story. We follow new student Cady Heron as she transforms from an innocent transfer student into a ruthless member of the popular "Plastics" through showstopping solos,&nbsp; memorable ensemble pieces, and infectious songs like "Where Do You Belong?", "Someone Gets Hurt," and "Meet the Plastics." Nothing is off-limits in the jungle that is North Shore High.
“From the moment we introduced the show, the energy from the students has been through the roof,” says director Nick Hoffa. “They were so excited to dive in and the cast and crew’s commitment has been among the best I’ve seen since I’ve been teaching.”
While SPHS Drama is clearly honoring the iconic movie, Hoffa emphasized the importance of personalizing the story. “We’ve tried our best to humanize every character and not just do karaoke Mean Girls,” says Hoffa. “For me, great comedies come from a place of recognizable discomfort and pain. So while people will laugh a lot, I also hope they will see something very relatable -&nbsp; and even moving.”
CONTENT NOTE: Mean Girls is a modern high school story that is very funny, but deals with themes of bullying, social manipulation, and suggestive teenage behavior, reflecting the humor and themes of the movie and of our modern times. While some words have been softened and the final story being told is a positive and uplifting one, it does have some mature language and situations. PG-13
Mean Girls (directed by Nick Hoffa, with musical direction by Wylder Reinman, choreography by Courtney Cheyne, and technical direction by James Jontz,) Thurs Apr 24 and Fri Apr 25 at 7pm, with a matinee performance Sat Apr 26 at 2PM. Anderson Auditorium, South Pasadena High School, 1401 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, CA Reserved seating is $25, general admission is $20, and $10 for children.

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THE FETCH BROADWAY MUSICAL COMES TO SPHS APRIL 24-26 WITH CLIQUE DRAMA, PLASTICS, AND SIDE-SPLITTING SCENES AND SONGS
South...

<h3>THE FETCH BROADWAY MUSICAL COMES TO SPHS APRIL 24-26 WITH CLIQUE DRAMA, PLASTICS, AND SIDE-SPLITTING SCENES AND SONGS</h3>
South Pasadena High School Drama is thrilled to present the hit Broadway musical Mean Girls, a hilarious and sharp musical comedy based on the 2004 classic film. Come to the Anderson Auditorium April 24-26 and watch the movie you love transformed into a special and surprisingly moving show with elaborate dance numbers, biting one-liners, and much more.
Mean Girls, with a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, is an outrageous and relevant take on high school politics, friendship, and social media. It debuted on Broadway in 2018 and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards. Fans of the film will enjoy the iconic characters and quotes brought to life on stage, but everyone will relate to the struggles of fitting in and the non-stop humor in this modern story. We follow new student Cady Heron as she transforms from an innocent transfer student into a ruthless member of the popular "Plastics" through showstopping solos,&nbsp; memorable ensemble pieces, and infectious songs like "Where Do You Belong?", "Someone Gets Hurt," and "Meet the Plastics." Nothing is off-limits in the jungle that is North Shore High.
“From the moment we introduced the show, the energy from the students has been through the roof,” says director Nick Hoffa. “They were so excited to dive in and the cast and crew’s commitment has been among the best I’ve seen since I’ve been teaching.”
While SPHS Drama is clearly honoring the iconic movie, Hoffa emphasized the importance of personalizing the story. “We’ve tried our best to humanize every character and not just do karaoke Mean Girls,” says Hoffa. “For me, great comedies come from a place of recognizable discomfort and pain. So while people will laugh a lot, I also hope they will see something very relatable -&nbsp; and even moving.”
CONTENT NOTE: Mean Girls is a modern high school story that is very funny, but deals with themes of bullying, social manipulation, and suggestive teenage behavior, reflecting the humor and themes of the movie and of our modern times. While some words have been softened and the final story being told is a positive and uplifting one, it does have some mature language and situations. PG-13
Mean Girls (directed by Nick Hoffa, with musical direction by Wylder Reinman, choreography by Courtney Cheyne, and technical direction by James Jontz,) Thurs Apr 24 and Fri Apr 25 at 7pm, with a matinee performance Sat Apr 26 at 2PM. Anderson Auditorium, South Pasadena High School, 1401 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, CA Reserved seating is $25, general admission is $20, and $10 for children.

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Award-winning Bob Gossom film closes National Poetry Month and opens Mental Health Awareness Month
Poet and playwright Bob Gossom brings back his acclaimed film Versified! The Human Equation for a limited encore streaming, blending contemporary poetry, motion, music, and storytelling to close National Poetry Month.
The film streams from 3 p.m. PT April 30 to 9 p.m. PT May 3 at bobgossom.com/film-viewing.
Adapted from Gossom’s acclaimed poetry collection The Human Equation, now in its expanded third edition, the production explores vulnerability, humor, contradiction and the shared experiences that connect people across generations and backgrounds.
First staged in Los Angeles, Versified! The Human Equation evolved from a live ensemble production, praised by reviewer Javier Ronceros for its performers who embody “dozens of characters in a dance of the human condition.”
This encore not only marks the shift from National Poetry Month to Mental Health Awareness Month, but also highlights poetry’s ongoing power for reflection and emotional wellness.
“Poetry has always been a place where people can process what they’re going through, often before they have language for it,” Gossom said. “It creates space to reflect and begin to heal.”
Writer, actor and director Levy Lee Simon praised Gossom’s distinctive voice and range.
“His vision and imagery leap from the page into the mind,” Simon said. “Bob has his own style. Versatility is his secret weapon.”
The production has received multiple honors, including Best Adaptation from the SoCal Film Awards in 2025, Best Original Idea from the Top Indie Film Awards in 2026, and Best Ensemble Cast from the Bare Bones International Film Festival in 2026. It also earned nominations for Best Writing and Best Editing.
Gossom is available for interviews, readings, and commentary on poetry’s cultural role and the connection between creative expression and emotional wellness.&nbsp;
Purchase The Human Equation at Amazon, Apple Books, or Barnes &amp; Noble, or here: https://bobgossom.com/books/
About Bob Gossom
Bob Gossom is a poet, playwright and film-industry professional whose career spans filmmaking, technology and decades of literary work. His collection The Human Equation reached No. 1 on multiple Amazon poetry charts, including Contemporary Poetry and American Poetry. Through page, stage and screen, he continues to champion poetry as a living art form grounded in the shared human experience.To watch the film, learn more, or schedule an interview or reading with Bob Gossom, visit bobgossom.com, where you will find viewing instructions and contact options.
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