Events

The Fall Play is the first production of the year at Eastview and can greatly change in type of show, cast size, and size of production from massive to intimate. At Eastview, we try to give a variety of different shows to performers and technicians to provide students the wide breath of theatre as we know it. One year it could be a heart wrenching drama that we perform with the audience on the stage to achieve maximum intimacy and the next it can be a ridiculous farce which only has the goal of making the audience laugh. Auditions for the fall play take place at the end of the previous year.

The Dining Room

October 10, 11, 12 at 7:00 p.m. Senior Preview: October 9 at 3:30 p.m.

Directed by JJ Miller, Kacie Riddle, Jan Battles, Jennifer Taylor James, and Scott Durocher

A.R. Gurney’s Pulitzer-nominated comedy is set in a typical well-to-do household where a family assembles daily for breakfast and dinner and for any and all special occasions. The action is comprised of a mosaic of interrelated scenes that are woven together—some funny, some touching, some rueful—which, taken together, teach us a great deal about ourselves and our families. 18 scenes and 59 characters combine to create a hilarious mirror into which we can view ourselves.

Fall Band Concerts

October 24 at 6:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Directed by Frank Pasquerella, Rich Berggren and Matt Gullickson

The fall concert bands will be featured in this evening of great music. These formal concerts will showcase band music written in a wide variety of musical styles. You can expect to hear everything from a John Philip Sousa march to the latest in contemporary music. Admission is free.

Fall Choral Concerts

October 28 at 6:00 & 7:30 p.m.

Directed by Greg Douma, Kari Douma and Megan Cox

The Fall Choral Concerts open the vocal music season in the Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature Cantabile, Freshmen Choraliers, Concert Choir, Elktra, Varsity Chorale and Lightning Choir. Admission is free.

Fall Dance Show

November 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Directed by Jessica Padget

The Lightning Dance Team hosts the first dance department event of the year. The Eastview dance classes and the Lightning Dance Team perform in an Eastview community dance show. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students & senior citizens. 

Annie

December 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 at 7:00 p.m. December 8 at 2:00 p.m. Senior Preview: December 4 at 3:30 p.m.

Directed by Scott Durocher, Kari Douma, Michael Gruber, Jan Battles, Jennifer Taylor James, JJ Miller, and Frank Pasquerella

Set in New York City during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale holiday with famous billionaire, Daddy Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family. With its Tony award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you and your family will love it!

Winter Choral Concerts

December 16 at 6:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Directed by Greg Douma, Kari Douma and Megan Cox

Celebrate the holiday season as the EVHS Vocal Music Department “Sings in the New Year” at the annual Winter Concerts. All curricular and co-curricular choirs will be performing a variety of winter and holiday music as well as a stunning performance by the North Shore Brass. The alumni are invited to join the choir’s “Grand Finale” of Ose Shalom. The public is invited to attend. Admission is free.

Winter Band Concerts

January 6 at 6:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Directed by Frank Pasquerella, Rich Berggren and Matt Gullickson All of the EVHS bands will be featured in this evening of great music. These formal concerts will showcase band music written in a wide variety of musical styles. You can expect to hear everything from a John Philip Sousa march to the latest in contemporary music. Admission is free.

Winter Dance Show

January 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Directed by Jessica Padget

Join us for an evening of dance that will showcase student choreography. All tickets are $5.

One Act Play

1AA Subsection Competition January 28 at Lakeville South High School

Directed by Bryan Grosso, JJ Miller and CJ Sorensen An intensive experience for our varsity actors and technicians, this Minnesota State High School League event blends theater with competition. A cast and crew of up to twenty members compete with those from other schools abiding by a strict set of rules. The knowledgeable judges provide valuable feedback that young artists rarely receive. It’s an experience not to be missed for artists and theater-goers alike.

Jazz Showcase

Feb 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Directed by Rich Berggren and Matt Gullickson

The hot sounds and cool jazz of the EVHS Jazz Ensembles will fill the auditorium in this showcase event. If you enjoy the classic jazz of the big band era, the swing music of today or a hot Latin samba, you are sure to find it in this program. Admission is free.

Winter Play A Night of Ancient Tales: Antigone & The Search for Odysseus

February 20, 21, 22 at 7:00 p.m. Senior Preview February 19 at 3:30

Directed by CJ Sorensen, Bryan Grosso and JJ Miller

A special presentation of two timeless ancient tales from Greece updated and adapted for modern audiences. The Search for Odysseus tells the story of the Odyssey, from the point of view of Telemachus, the son of Odysseus. Telemachus never got a chance to know his father. Now a teenager, he disguises himself and sets off on a journey of his own, replete with adventures and rites of passage. Antigone recounts the ancient Greek tragedy surrounding a young girl standing up to the most powerful man in the country. This production brings this ageless story right into our present time and grapples with big ideas that still resonate today.

Percussion Ensemble

February 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Directed by Matt Gullickson

Hear the sounds of contemporary as well as traditional percussion music. This concert will feature a variety of ensembles performing music from classical composers to pieces written for Eastview’s percussion ensemble. Admission is free.

Spring Band Concerts

March 2 at 6:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Directed by Frank Pasquerella, Rich Berggren and Matt Gullickson

All of the EVHS bands will be featured in this evening of great music. These formal concerts will showcase band music written in a wide variety of musical styles. You can expect to hear everything from a John Philip Sousa march to the latest in contemporary music. Admission is free.

Spotlight: EVHS Speech Showcase

March 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of entertainment featuring the nationally recognized Eastview Speech Team. You will enjoy drama, humor, original and informative speeches. Tickets are $5 if purchased in advance and $7 at the door.

Choral Showcase Concerts

March 9 at 6:00 & 7:30 p.m.

Directed by Greg Douma, Kari Douma and Megan Cox

Join the Eastview Choirs for an evening featuring a wide variety of classical and popular tunes. Performances will also be given by some of Eastview’s most accomplished solo singers and chamber ensembles. Admission is free.

Jazz Showcase

March 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Directed by Rich Berggren and Matt Gullickson

Join us in the EVHS Performing Arts Center for an evening of contemporary and classic jazz performance. Three big band performances will feature the senior class as they perform in their final Jazz Ensemble Concert. This fast-paced concert is sure to entertain an audience of all ages!

BRAVO! British Invasion

April 23, 24, 25, 30 at 7:00 p.m. May 1, 2 at 7:00 p.m. April 26 at 2:00 p.m. Senior Preview: April 21 at 3:30 p.m.

Directed by Greg Douma

Millions watched the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964, to get a glimpse of this new band from England who called themselves The Beatles. It was the beginning of a musical tidal wave from across the Atlantic that has since been referred to as the “British Invasion.” Join the cast of Eastview’s BRAVO! 2020 as they bring to the stage British Invasion, a revue of British music from throughout the decades as explored through singing, dancing and jazz band performance.

Spring Dance Show

May 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Directed by Jessica Padget

The Spring Dance Concert will feature specialty numbers, solos, small groups and final class pieces. All tickets $5.

Grand Finale Band Concerts & Awards

May 21 at 6:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Directed by Frank Pasquerella, Rich Berggren and Matt Gullickson

The Grand Finale Concert will be the last hurrah for the band program for this school year. In addition to fine concert music, we will be recognizing some of the outstanding accomplishments for band students during the year. We will also be honoring our senior band class of 2013. Admission is free.

Spring Choral Concerts & Awards

May 28 at 6:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Directed by Greg Douma, Kari Douma and Megan Cox

Come experience the Eastview choirs at the culmination of their season! The Spring Concerts feature all EVHS choirs performing a wide variety of exciting choral music meant to showcase the students’ overall development throughout the school year. A special recognition of seniors and award recipients will conclude the evening. Admission is free.