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Mr. Green (Aria Moore) makes a serious accusation about Mrs. Peacock (Kayla Kohlhase) while holding a feather. A surprised Wadsworth (Toby Russell), Miss Scarlet (Amanda McDowell) and Professor Plum (Jager Hunt) look on. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas High School’s latest play is a murder-driven farce

Clue-neau-Douglas High School theater’s play mixes mystery and comedy.

Mr. Green (Aria Moore) makes a serious accusation about Mrs. Peacock (Kayla Kohlhase) while holding a feather. A surprised Wadsworth (Toby Russell), Miss Scarlet (Amanda McDowell) and Professor Plum (Jager Hunt) look on. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
New show confronts clash between church and sexual orientation
New show confronts clash between church and sexual orientation
Diane Fleeks, left, Shelley Virginia, center, and Margeaux Ljungberg rehearse in front of an invited audience for Perseverance Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)
Diane Fleeks, left, Shelley Virginia, center, and Margeaux Ljungberg rehearse in front of an invited audience for Perseverance Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)
Natalia Spengler plays the title roll during a performance of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” by Theatre in the Rough at McPhetres Hall on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Natalia Spengler plays the title roll during a performance of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” by Theatre in the Rough at McPhetres Hall on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Perseverance Theatre announced the hiring of new managing director Frank Delaney and interim artistic director Leslie Ishii. (Courtesy Photo | Perseverance Theatre)

Perseverance Theatre announces 2 new hires

Theater fills interim artistic director and managing director roles

Perseverance Theatre announced the hiring of new managing director Frank Delaney and interim artistic director Leslie Ishii. (Courtesy Photo | Perseverance Theatre)
Perseverance Theatre’s artistic Director Art Rotch and Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Executive Director Nancy DeCherney address the audience during the break at the annual Wearable Art show in this February 2013 photo. Rotch is departing Perseverance Theatre this month. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Perseverance Theatre’s artistic Director Art Rotch and Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Executive Director Nancy DeCherney address the audience during the break at the annual Wearable Art show in this February 2013 photo. Rotch is departing Perseverance Theatre this month. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Theater Review: New show gets laughs from bawdy, body humor

Theater Review: New show gets laughs from bawdy, body humor

If you’ve seen London and France, consider seeing this.

Theater Review: New show gets laughs from bawdy, body humor
Late Bloomers: ‘The Underpants’ closes Perseverance Theatre’s 40th season
Late Bloomers: ‘The Underpants’ closes Perseverance Theatre’s 40th season
There’s a new name for Juneau’s longest-running theater
There’s a new name for Juneau’s longest-running theater
One-woman show shares workers’ rights icon’s story
One-woman show shares workers’ rights icon’s story
An Abby Normal high school musical
An Abby Normal high school musical
Juneauite turned playwright wants help getting his show on stage
Juneauite turned playwright wants help getting his show on stage
Review: ‘Guys and Dolls’ a whole bushel of fun

Review: ‘Guys and Dolls’ a whole bushel of fun

Warning: You will hum show tunes in the shower afterward.

Review: ‘Guys and Dolls’ a whole bushel of fun
Perseverance Theatre’s latest is a classic musical with a modern mindset
Perseverance Theatre’s latest is a classic musical with a modern mindset
Boogie ‘Wonderland’: Alice meets Disco for Perseverance Theatre Young Company Show
Boogie ‘Wonderland’: Alice meets Disco for Perseverance Theatre Young Company Show
New play is ‘Whale’ worth your time
New play is ‘Whale’ worth your time
Perseverance Theatre’s newest play is about woman destined to marry a whale
Perseverance Theatre’s newest play is about woman destined to marry a whale