Get ready for a “fetch” evening of high school drama and humor as Midview High School presents its spring musical, "Mean Girls High School Version"! Under the direction of D. Justin Bilewicz, III, with assistance from Marci Saxon, our talented cast and crew are set to bring this beloved adaptation of the hit 2004 film Mean Girls to life with show-stopping dance numbers, big singing, and dynamic character performances.
The musical tells the story of Cady Heron, who starts high school at 16 after being homeschooled in Africa for the first 15 years of her life. Cady quickly crosses paths with "The Plastics," a group of popular girls who rule the school through intimidation, backstabbing, and bullying. Originally joining their clique as a joke, Cady finds herself sucked into their world and discovers the dark side of high school friendships. "Mean Girls High School Version" follows the plot of the film and includes many of the movie’s iconic moments and jokes.
“Mean Girls High School Version is a fun, high-energy show, but it also delivers an honest look at the challenges of high school life,” said Marci Saxon, Music Director and Assistant Director. “Some scenes explore difficult themes like bullying, peer pressure, and self-image, but that’s what makes the show so impactful. It doesn’t shy away from difficult conversations; instead, it encourages audiences to reflect on the importance of kindness, self-acceptance, and staying true to oneself. While the humor and music make it an entertaining experience, the heart of the show is its message—lifting others up is always more powerful than tearing them down.”
The production features a talented ensemble of Midview High School students in key roles:
Cady Heron (played by Molly Cleis, senior)
Regina George (played by Julianne Myers, junior)
Gretchen Wieners (played by Amelia Colosimo, sophomore)
Karen Smith/Dance Captain (played by Aubree Marchant, senior)
Janis Sarkisian (played by Hanna Beese, junior)
Damian Hubbard (played by Heath Bier, freshman)
Ms. Norbury/Mrs. Heron (played by Veronica Filipiak, sophomore)
Mrs. George/Mathlete (played by Haley Harker, senior)
Aaron Samuels (played by Caleb Kropp, sophomore)
Kevin Gnapoor/Glenn Coco (played by Gabriel Kocher, junior)
Mr. Duvall (played by A.J. Campomizzi, Jr., senior)
Mr. Heron/Martin J/Mathlete (played by Connor Jahnsz, sophomore)
Sonja Acquino (played by Jillian Hubbard, sophomore)
Taylor Wedell/Sophie K. (played by Taylor Price, senior)
Teary Girl (played by Isabella Colosimo, senior)
Mr. Buck/French Teacher/Coach Carr/Mathlete (played by Brayden Peters, junior)
Caitlin Caussin (played by Arabella Dellorso, senior)
Jason W. (played by Ava Hoffmaster, freshman)
Shane Oman (played by Nicholas Hubbard, senior)
Caroline K/Lizzie Therman/Dawn Schweitzer (played by Ariel Wandra, junior)
Mathletes Moderator (played by Hayden Winslow, senior)
"It's Mean Girls—everyone knows and loves it,” said Molly Cleis, drama club president and the actress playing Cady Heron. “We have such a strong cast and crew, and we're doing a great job bringing this iconic piece to life. Everyone should come out and see it! It’s a great way to support our school and the arts at Midview. I guarantee everyone will get a laugh out of it and enjoy the fun singing and dancing!"
You can, in fact, sit with us! Performances will take place in the Midview High School Kubuski Gymnasium on April 11 and 12 from 7-9 p.m. and on April 13 from 2-4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at midview.hometownticketing.com/embed/all. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for senior citizens, students, or thespians. Please review the following content warning prior to purchasing tickets:
CONTENT ADVISORY: Mean Girls contains adult themes, strong language and depictions of mature situations that may not be appropriate for all audiences. While the High School Version script includes revisions, it closely follows the plot of the original film and Broadway musical. Parents of younger children are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the movie or musical soundtrack before purchasing tickets.
While Mean Girls contains mature content, it also provides an opportunity for meaningful dialogue about healthy vs. unhealthy friendships, social media, bullying and other important topics that adolescents face on a daily basis. The Midview Local Schools Drama department has engaged in these conversations during the rehearsal process and hopes the show will invite audience members to do the same.
"It’s an iconic show and movie,” said Heath Bier, a freshman making his Midview theater debut as Damian Hubbard. “It has great messages across the board about bullying and how to step out and be a leader.”
This production would not be possible without the hard work and collaboration of many talented staff and students working behind the scenes:
Student Crew Heads:
Isabella Colosimo, senior (Stage Manager)
Magnolia Jackson, junior (Assistant Stage Manager)
Lexi Culbreth, sophomore (Set Design/Assistant to the Directors)
William Knarr, junior (Costumes)
Amelia Colosimo, sophomore (Props)
Alana Foose, junior (Make Up)
Silas Moore, freshman (House Manager)
Hayden Winslow, senior (sound & lights)
Nicholas Hubbard, senior (Sound & Lights)
Alison Winslow, sophomore (Assistant Sound & Lights)
Student Crew:
Ameilia Baker, freshman (Lights, Sound, Props)
Natalie Wallo, freshman (Props, Front of House)
Megan Tyson, sophomore (Deck & Front of House)
Calee Cole, freshman (Costumes & Front of House)
Silas Moore, freshman (Lights)
Student Pit Musicians:
Bass: Nolan Norman (senior)
Keyboard 2: Evan Collins (teacher)
Percussion: Sadie Capell (senior), Macy Schafrath (senior), CJ Wandra (sophomore)
Reed 1: Alana Foose (junior), Reuben Greenly (senior), Luke Helwig (non-student, graduate of Midview)
Reed 2: Jasmine Buckingham (junior), Cole Naugle (junior), Alyssa Thompson (senior)
Trombone: Mallory Ives (junior), Andrew Schmidt (teacher)
Trumpet: Keira Snider (junior)
"Mean Girls High School Version" is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI (www.mtishows.com). For more information or questions regarding the upcoming musical, please contact jbilewicz@midviewk12.org or msaxon@midviewk12.org.