Visit the KHS Haunted Wonderland If You Dare

The Kearney High School Theatre program is hosting a Halloween-themed "Haunted Wonderland" from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the school. There will also be traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating through the high school hallways from 5 to 7 p.m. that same evening.

Both events are open to the public and appropriate for children of all ages. Entry for the haunted house will be $4 for the first entry and $1 for every re-entry. Both cash and cards will be accepted for payment at the door. The trick-or-treating is free for students.

The "Haunted Wonderland" was organized by the cast of the upcoming KHS fall production of the musical "Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" as a way to both create a fun community event for Halloween and help raise money for the Theatre program.

About three dozen KHS students will be involved in planning, preparing and performing in the haunted house. Program Director Haley Kernes also observed that this was a Real World Learning experience for her students.

"This is a great way to support the fall musical," Ms. Kernes said. "It's also an opportunity for the kids to learn new skills while providing a fun, seasonal activity for families in our community."

The haunted house will wind its way from the main KHS entrance, around the recently renovated auditorium and through the performing arts wing of the school. Kernes emphasized that the event will be family-friendly, with absolutely no contact from the performers.

"Roald Dahl's Charlie And The Chocolate Factory" will be performed on Nov. 4-6 and Nov. 8 at the high school. Information and tickets are available through the Theatre Department's online box office.

The KHS FFA will be handing out candy in the KHS hallways during the traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating. Club Advisor Erica Hart organized this as both a fun and free community event.

"We want this to be something that all of our families can enjoy as a community service," Mrs. Hart said. "We're also excited to spark some interest in our future KHS Bulldogs!"

KPGZ News – Ray Wiekal contributed to this story.

Murder, Mayhem, and Laughs at Kearney High School

Get ready for an evening of laughter, mayhem, and theatrical disaster as Kearney High School Theatre presents The Play That Goes Wrong at the KHS Auditorium.

This hilarious production kicks off even before the curtain rises, as the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society scrambles to prepare their latest show — the 1920s murder mystery Murder at Haversham Manor. With an unfinished set, missing props, and a series of escalating disasters, the cast soldiers on in a performance where everything that can go wrong, does.

From collapsing scenery to disappearing actors — and even a few moving corpses — the chaos builds with each passing scene. As the calamities mount and the acting becomes increasingly absurd, audiences are left wondering: will anyone make it to the final curtain still standing?

Don't miss this side-splitting theatrical experience that's sure to leave you in stitches! Performances of The Play That Goes Wrong are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 4.

Tickets are available now at https://our.show/the-play-that-goes-wrong.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Go 'Into the Woods' with Bulldog Theatre

The Kearney High School Theatre program will explore the potential pitfalls of pursuing your wishes during its upcoming fall production of the hit Broadway musical, "In the Woods."

The curtain will rise at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6-7 and Nov. 9-10 in the recently refurbished Kearney High School Auditorium for the "Into the Woods" production. There will also be 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10.

Visit the Kearney High School Theatre online box office at www.our.show/into-the-woods to purchase tickets today. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

"Into the Woods" was composed and written by Stephen Sondheim in 1986. It retells and remixes traditional folk tales as the characters face challenges while pursuing their wishes.

This production is another great opportunity for the entire Bulldog community to be entertained by the talented actors, musicians and tech crew members in Kearney School District. The musical is being led by KHS Theatre Director Haley Kernes and Music Director Dustin McKinney.

The production team is excited to put on a show that will be fun for your entire family, according to Ms. Kernes.

"Our high school and junior high students have been working very hard this past month in rehearsals," Kernes said. "I am super happy with our progress, and I know the students cannot wait to share this production with the community!"

Ray Weikal contributed to this story.