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Collage 2011
The MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe on stage at Mannheim Middle School in
Franklin Park, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, on August 19, 2011.
Attending the two 90-minute presentations as part of a kick-off for the new
school year were about 850 students in grades 6-8 who live in or near
Franklin Park, Melrose Park, and Northlake.
Shown in the first row (from left) are Lexi Parr, Chris Oechsel, Chris Honn,
Mason Ridenour, Wynd Ridenour, and Taylor Oechsel. Shown behind them are
Shawn Conerton, Sarah Saltiel, Alex Oechsel, Rob Delgado, Jake Smith, and
Ashley Stonehouse.
(Photo by Scott R. Harrington — Photography by Harrington)
The MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe on stage at Mannheim Middle School in Franklin Park, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, on August 19, 2011.
Attending the two 90-minute presentations as part of a kick-off for the new school year were about 850 students in grades 6-8 who live in or near Franklin Park, Melrose Park, and Northlake.
Shown in the first row (from left) are Lexi Parr, Chris Oechsel, Chris Honn, Mason Ridenour, Wynd Ridenour, and Taylor Oechsel. Shown behind them are Shawn Conerton, Sarah Saltiel, Alex Oechsel, Rob Delgado, Jake Smith, and Ashley Stonehouse.
(Photo by Scott R. Harrington — Photography by Harrington)
Included in this group photo following the MWAH! performance as part of the
Illinois Teen Institute at Western Illinois University in Macomb on July 20,
2011 is former troupe choreographer Steve Brewster from Odessa, Texas (third
from left, standing, wearing an orange shirt) who returned to work with the
troupe in dance intensive rehearsals July 25-29. Also shown is State
Representative Norine Hammond of Macomb (fourth from left, standing, who
spoke during the MWAH! performance on current laws in Illinois regarding
teen driving and cyber-bullying; and Simon Rodriguez, former troupe cast
member and current troupe board member, who has transferred from Waubonsee
Valley College to Illinois State University. Also shown is Simon's sister,
Vanessa (kneeling in front, far left), who has begun her freshman year at
Western Illinois University. Current troupe members shown are (from left in
front) Lexi Parr, Michael Todd Emery (assistant director of troupe and board
member), Wynd Ridenour, Rob Delgado, Rachel Plasch, Taylor Oechsel, and
Christian Honn. Standing, from left, are Simon Rodriguez, Blake Pitney,
Steve Brewster, Rep. Norine Hammond, Shawn Conerton, Alex Oechsel, Sarah
Saltiel, and Jake Smith. For additional photos from this performance,
please go to Showcase, then Photo Gallery.
(Photo by David Linnenburger of
Shooting Stars Photography in Macomb, Illinois).
Included in this group photo following the MWAH! performance as part of the Illinois Teen Institute at Western Illinois University in Macomb on July 20, 2011 is former troupe choreographer Steve Brewster from Odessa, Texas (third from left, standing, wearing an orange shirt) who returned to work with the troupe in dance intensive rehearsals July 25-29. Also shown is State Representative Norine Hammond of Macomb (fourth from left, standing, who spoke during the MWAH! performance on current laws in Illinois regarding teen driving and cyber-bullying; and Simon Rodriguez, former troupe cast member and current troupe board member, who has transferred from Waubonsee Valley College to Illinois State University. Also shown is Simon's sister, Vanessa (kneeling in front, far left), who has begun her freshman year at Western Illinois University. Current troupe members shown are (from left in front) Lexi Parr, Michael Todd Emery (assistant director of troupe and board member), Wynd Ridenour, Rob Delgado, Rachel Plasch, Taylor Oechsel, and Christian Honn. Standing, from left, are Simon Rodriguez, Blake Pitney, Steve Brewster, Rep. Norine Hammond, Shawn Conerton, Alex Oechsel, Sarah Saltiel, and Jake Smith. For additional photos from this performance, please go to Showcase, then Photo Gallery.
(Photo by David Linnenburger of Shooting Stars Photography in Macomb, Illinois).
The MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe on the stage of Princeton Township High
School in Princeton, Illinois on April 11, 2011. For additional photos from
the troupe's two Princeton performances for high school and junior high
students, please go to the showcase / photo gallery here Here .
(Photo by Jeremy Reed of Ottawa, Illinois)
The MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe on the stage of Princeton Township High School in Princeton, Illinois on April 11, 2011. For additional photos from the troupe's two Princeton performances for high school and junior high students, please go to the showcase / photo gallery here Here .
(Photo by Jeremy Reed of Ottawa, Illinois)
A music slideshow of MWAH! at Princeton Township High School in Princeton, Illinois on April 11, 2011
for students from PTHS as well as from Logan Junior High School in Princeton.
(Photography by Jeremy Reed)
A music slideshow of MWAH! at Princeton Township High School in Princeton, Illinois on April 11, 2011 for students from PTHS as well as from Logan Junior High School in Princeton.
(Photography by Jeremy Reed)
The MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe following a performance for grades 6-8 at Bryan Middle School in Elmhurst, Illinois on February 7, 2011. Seated in front is Taylor Oechsel. Kneeling behind her are (from left) Shealeigh Voitl, Lexi Parr, Rob Delgado, Mason Ridenour, and Shawn Conerton. Standing are Jake Smith, Alex Oechsel, Christian Honn, Christopher Oechsel, Wynd Ridenour, and Sarah Saltiel.
For a slideshow of additional photos from this performance, please go to Showcase/Photo Gallery. Bryan Middle School #2. Showcase/Photo Gallery Showcase/Photo Gallery
(Photography by Harrington Studio in Elmhurst)
For news videos about the MWAH! troupe at the Quad Cities Youth Conference in Davenport, Iowa, on January 24-25, 2011, go to the video segment from the Paula Sands Live show aired January 24 Here (select #39) and the Quad Cities Today news show aired January 25 – both on KWQC–TV (NBC) Here (select #38)
The MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe following a performance for grades 6-8 at Bryan Middle School in Elmhurst, Illinois on February 7, 2011. Seated in front is Taylor Oechsel. Kneeling behind her are (from left) Shealeigh Voitl, Lexi Parr, Rob Delgado, Mason Ridenour, and Shawn Conerton. Standing are Jake Smith, Alex Oechsel, Christian Honn, Christopher Oechsel, Wynd Ridenour, and Sarah Saltiel. For a slideshow of additional photos from this performance, please go to Showcase/Photo Gallery. Bryan Middle School #2. Showcase/Photo Gallery Showcase/Photo Gallery
(Photography by Harrington Studio in Elmhurst)
For news videos about the MWAH! troupe at the Quad Cities Youth Conference in Davenport, Iowa, on January 24-25, 2011, go to the video segment from the Paula Sands Live show aired January 24 Here (select #39) and the Quad Cities Today news show aired January 25 – both on KWQC–TV (NBC) Here (select #38)
Collage 2010
The MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe following its performance on December 17,
2010 at Palos South Middle School in Palos Park, Illinois. In front from
the left are Taylor Oechsel and Shealeigh Voitl. Behind the troupe banner
from the left are Erin Oechsel, Wynd Ridenour, Christian Honn, Simon
Rodriguez, Jake Smith, Christopher Oechsel, Alex Oechsel, Sarah Saltiel,
Mason Ridenour, Shawn Conerton, and Rob Delgado.
(photo by La Keisha Davis of V.O.E. Photography, Inc.)
The MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe following its performance on December 17, 2010 at Palos South Middle School in Palos Park, Illinois. In front from the left are Taylor Oechsel and Shealeigh Voitl. Behind the troupe banner from the left are Erin Oechsel, Wynd Ridenour, Christian Honn, Simon Rodriguez, Jake Smith, Christopher Oechsel, Alex Oechsel, Sarah Saltiel, Mason Ridenour, Shawn Conerton, and Rob Delgado.
(photo by La Keisha Davis of V.O.E. Photography, Inc.)
The MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe has just completed a 90-minute performance
for an audience of about 700 students and staff at Freedom Middle School in
Berwyn, Illinois on November 8, 2010. Seated in front from left are
Taylor
Oechsel and Daniel Hutchinson.
Behind the troupe banner from left are
Darien Hutchinson, Wynd Ridenour, Jake Smith, Christopher Oechsel, Shawn
Conerton, Sarah Saltiel, Rob Delgado, Alex Oechsel, Mason Ridenour,
Christian Honn, and Simon Rodriguez (troupe alumnus). Several troupe
members were absent from this performance.
(photo by Jamilla Yipp
Photography in Berwyn)
The MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe has just completed a 90-minute performance for an audience of about 700 students and staff at Freedom Middle School in Berwyn, Illinois on November 8, 2010. Seated in front from left are
Taylor Oechsel and Daniel Hutchinson.
Behind the troupe banner from left are
Darien Hutchinson, Wynd Ridenour, Jake Smith, Christopher Oechsel, Shawn Conerton, Sarah Saltiel, Rob Delgado, Alex Oechsel, Mason Ridenour, Christian Honn, and Simon Rodriguez (troupe alumnus). Several troupe members were absent from this performance.
(photo by Jamilla Yipp Photography in Berwyn)
The MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe following a performance for grades 5-8 on
October 4, 2010 at Marseilles Elementary School in Marseilles, Illinois.
For more photos from this performance, please click showcase/photo gallery.
(photo by Annette Barr Photography Studio in Ottawa, Illinois)
The MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe following a performance for grades 5-8 on October 4, 2010 at Marseilles Elementary School in Marseilles, Illinois.
For more photos from this performance, please click showcase/photo gallery. (photo by Annette Barr Photography Studio in Ottawa, Illinois)
MWAH! troupe member Rob Delgado shouts out the name on the banner at River Ridge High School near Hanover, Illinois on October 18, 2010. Additional photos from this performance may be viewed as a slideshow in the photo gallery of the showcase page.
(photo by George Bookless Studio in Galena, Illinois)
MWAH! troupe member Rob Delgado shouts out the name on the banner at River Ridge High School near Hanover, Illinois on October 18, 2010. Additional photos from this performance may be viewed as a slideshow in the photo gallery of the showcase page.
(photo by George Bookless Studio in Galena, Illinois)
Several MWAH! alumni joined current members on May 24, 2010, at Yorkville
Middle School. The 90-minute issues-oriented performance was the opening
event for the school's two weeks of Academic Olympics activities.
(photo by George Bookless Studio in Galena, Illinois)
Additional photos from this Yorkville Middle School performance may be viewed as a slideshow in the photo gallery of the showcase page.
Several MWAH! alumni joined current members on May 24, 2010, at Yorkville Middle School. The 90-minute issues-oriented performance was the opening event for the school's two weeks of Academic Olympics activities.
(photo by George Bookless Studio in Galena, Illinois)
Additional photos from this Yorkville Middle School performance may be viewed as a slideshow in the photo gallery of the showcase page.
Performing as the MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe at Churchville Middle School
in Elmhurst, Illinois, on April 16, 2010, are in the front (left to right)
Whitney McDermott, Alexandra 'Lexi' Parr, Alexandra 'Alex' Oechsel, and
Mason Ridenour. In the middle is Taylor Oechsel, who's next to Christian
Honn. Behind them are Patrick Foran, Sarah Saltiel, and Christopher Oechsel.
These troupe members are from seven different cities and towns from northern
Illinois and Chicago's western suburbs.
(photos by Scott R. Harrington)
Additional photos from this performance may be viewed as two separate slideshows in the photo gallery of the showcase page – one of various scenes from the performance, the second a sequence of photos from the abusive relationship piece.
Performing as the MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe at Churchville Middle School in Elmhurst, Illinois, on April 16, 2010, are in the front (left to right) Whitney McDermott, Alexandra 'Lexi' Parr, Alexandra 'Alex' Oechsel, and Mason Ridenour. In the middle is Taylor Oechsel, who's next to Christian Honn. Behind them are Patrick Foran, Sarah Saltiel, and Christopher Oechsel. These troupe members are from seven different cities and towns from northern Illinois and Chicago's western suburbs.
(photos by Scott R. Harrington)
Additional photos from this performance may be viewed as two separate slideshows in the photo gallery of the showcase page – one of various scenes from the performance, the second a sequence of photos from the abusive relationship piece.
Cast members of the MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe quickly posed for a group photo immediately before their 90-minute
show on March 12, 2010, in the gym of Erie High School in Erie, Illinois on their third visit to Erie within the
past five years. The audience consisted of high school and middle school students from both Erie and Riverdale
school districts. For more photos from this performance, please see the slideshow in the Showcase->Recent photos gallery
The photos were by Daniel Williams of Lifeworks Imaging in Rochelle, Illinois.
Cast members of the MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe quickly posed for a group photo immediately before their 90-minute show on March 12, 2010, in the gym of Erie High School in Erie, Illinois on their third visit to Erie within the past five years. The audience consisted of high school and middle school students from both Erie and Riverdale school districts. For more photos from this performance, please see the slideshow in the Showcase->Recent photos gallery
The photos were by Daniel Williams of Lifeworks Imaging in Rochelle, Illinois.
MWAH! 2009
The MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe following its 90-minute performance at the
Rochelle Middle School in Rochelle, Illinois, on December 18, 2009. For more photos from this performance, please see the 32-photo slideshow in showcase->photo gallery. The photos were taken by Daniel Williams of Lifeworks Imaging in Rochelle. Arranging for the
appearance of MWAH! in Rochelle was Joe Swartz, the middle school principal.
This was the troupe's second appearance at this school in three years - both
on the last day before the holiday break.
Andy Jackson, prevention specialist with Sinnissippi Centers, Inc. in Dixon
and Mt. Carroll, Illinois, prepared this collage of photos he took during
MWAH! performances at Sterling High School (November 9, 2009) and Rock Falls
High School (December 7, 2009). Addressing the Rock Falls audience as part
of a reality piece called 'We Will Remember You' is Leticia Stark, mother of
George Terrazas, who had been a track star at Waubonsie Valley High School
in Aurora before committing suicide at the age of 18. George's mom pleaded
for students to seek help for themselves and for others they may know who
show signs of depression.
(collage 2009) A sampling of a MWAH! performance in the Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School on November 9, 2009. The collage was prepared by Spencer Schein, health educator for the Whiteside County Health Department, the lead agency of a community task force sponsoring the troupe's visits to Whiteside County - Sterling High School on November 9 and neighboring Rock Falls High School on December 7. Also participating in the Sterling event were two other high schools from Sterling - Newman Central Catholic and Christian High School - and eighth grade students from Sterling Middle School.
(collage photos by Lynne Schweppe and Andy Jackson)
(collage photos by Lynne Schweppe and Andy Jackson)
MWAH! 2008
(collage 2008) A compilation of photos from various performance venues of the MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe during the 2008-2009 school year. This collage was created by Michael Todd Emery.
MWAH! 2007
(collage 2007) A compilation of photos from various performance venues of the MWAH! Performing Arts Troupe during the 2007-2008 school year. This collage was created by Michael Todd Emery.
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