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Junior MO Show 2025: 'Detention'
The Musical Offering's musical theater training program for students ages 10-14 who are interested in exploring and developing their musical (vocal and instrumental), acting, and stage presence skills. This year's original musical will be directed by MO faculty members, AJ Buegel and Lucas Burr, and created/written by Howard Godfrey (of ETHS, King Arts, and Musical Offering fame and currently a student at the Berklee College of Music in Boston). In the tradition of our high school "MO Show" annual production, students will be involved in bringing to life all aspects of the show, culminating in a final live performance at the Devonshire Theater in Skokie.
Performance: Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7:00pm
Location: Devonshire Cultural Center (4400 Greenwood St. Skokie, IL)
 
Detention Synopsis
Detention follows a group of students who are all preparing for their first day of high school. However, after a series of unfortunate events, they all end up in detention on the first day of school! During their time in detention, the students begin to open up as their unlikely paths cross. Detention explores the anxieties and cliches of high school in a humorous and relatable way.
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Dates: June 9 - July 17 (6 week program)
Rehearsals: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (6-7:30pm)
Tech Rehearsals: July 14 & 16 (5-7:30pm)
Performance: Thursday, July 17 at 7:00pm

Locations
Regular rehearsals at The Musical Offering
Tech rehearsals & performance: Devonshire Cultural Center

Location Addresses
The Musical Offering | 743 Custer Ave. Evanston, IL
Devonshire Cultural Center | 4400 Greenwood St. Skokie, IL

Jr. MO Show Cost
$325 + $20 registration fee
Limited scholarships are available. Please email Rick Ferguson at rickfergusonmo@gmail.com if you are interested in applying for a scholarship. Evidence of financial need will be required to be considered for scholarship support.
Participants will have the opportunity to assist with the following aspects of the production: 
  • Story development
  • Character development
  • Staging
  • Choreography
  • Music
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