“Just A Bunch of Stars” features student playwright and director

Seniors Mikul Wyer and Susie Stahl were the respective playwright and director for the Upper School’s winter production “Just a Bunch of Stars.” The play centers on a New York City speakeasy and explores the depth of human relationships and their complexity through a talented ensemble cast.

“One of the things I learned from this experience is that you have to treat everything you write as a learning experience. You can learn something about yourself, the people around you, about everything you produce. I also think, especially with playwriting since 90% of it is other people, you have to trust the process. The story is constantly evolving and moving,” Wyer said.

Congratulations to the cast, crew, Stahl, and Wyer for a truly incredible production!

Watch a “Just a Bunch of Stars” behind-the-scenes video here.

Junior named Overture Finalist

Congratulations to junior Keliang Yao who is a finalist for the 2024 Overture Awards. The Overture Awards competition is the area’s largest solo arts competition and offers awards in six artistic disciplines, including creative writing, dance, instrumental music, theater, visual art, and vocal music. Yao is competing in the instrumental music category and will play the piano in the finals on March 16. Good luck, Keliang!

Drew and Lea Lachey Visit Upper School Theater class

On Feb. 9, Drew and Lea Lachey visited an Upper School theater class to discuss their experiences in the entertainment industry and how they created “label•less.” a touring production that was featured in The Schiff Center earlier this year. Students also had the opportunity to ask questions about the couple’s experiences and learn a part of the show’s choreography to the music “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga.

OMEA awards

Congratulations to all the Seven Hills students who participated in the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Event at Anderson High School on Jan. 28! Students received eight Superior ratings and one Excellent rating for their vocal solos. Congrats senior Shravan Sekhar, juniors Kavan Vadivelu and Brett Woffington, sophomores Harini Basava, Vivian Brown, and Noah Ring, and freshmen JJ Beatty, Nikhil Hariharan, and Maya Little.

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PERFORM IN HONORS CHOIR

On Jan. 27, nine seventh and eighth grade singers participated in the Ohio Music Education Association District 14 Junior High Honors Choir held at Taylor High School. Once they arrived at Taylor High School, students rehearsed with the full chorus which was composed of over 100 of the best junior high singers in the Cincinnati area. The Seven Hills students who participated were eighth graders Emma Brandon, Lauren Breese, Rebecca Jacobs, and Bianca Patel and seventh graders Cadence Jackson, Sarina Patel, Alice Oliari Tomazi, Jack Snyder, and Lucas Roblyer