Mullen High School has a rich tradition in the performing arts, dating back to 1969 with its first production, My Fair Lady. Our acclaimed performing arts program features performances in the Rilko Theatre. These world class venues coupled with the skill of our performing arts faculty, who are all working, professional artists, brings a unique experience to the Mullen High School student artist. We hope to see you at our next show!
Mullen's Theatre program will produce a comedic show this May to round out a full year of shows with The Odd Couple by Neil Simon. The cast will be doing an all-female version of the classic concept and show.
Shows will be May 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 7:00pm in the Rilko Event Center. Tickets are on sale now for $12 for adults, $5 for students and Mullen Students get in free.
Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double-date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head and sparks fly.
As death row inmate Matthew Poncelet nears his execution date, he calls upon Sister Helen Prejean to help him with one last appeal, maintaining that he is innocent of the murders of a young couple. Poncelet begins to form a bond with Prejean, and she visits both his family and the relatives of the victims, hoping to learn more about the case. As things begin to look bleak for Poncelet, Prejean does all that she can to comfort and console the hardened convict.
This theatre production deals with mature topics and contains descriptions of violent crimes and strong language. It is rated PG-13 and younger children or students are encouraged to skip this show due to some language and situations that are not appropriate for younger audiences.
February 6th-8th, 2025, at 7 p.m. Tickets $12 for adults; $5 for non-Mullen students (Mullen Student free w/ID)
Yes! Students that participate in shows in any capacity receive points toward membership in ITS. Students earning 10 or more points are inducted into the Mullen troupe of ITS.
NO! Everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary. There are all kinds of opportunities besides being on stage including: set design, costumes, make up, props, sound, lighting, building, painting, publicity, house management, etc.
All rehearsals start at 3:30 and most go until 5:30. Two weeks prior to performances, rehearsals go later. A tentative calendar is always available with audition packets.
All those interested are able to participate in the Colorado Thespian Conference (ThesCon) in December. There will also be a Thespian Troupe Play in May where students make their own creative choices.
“Guys and Dolls was a wonderful experience! From the music to the lights to the acting, being in the audience was an absolute pleasure, I want to watch it again!"