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‘Beetlejuice’ Brings Laughter, Talent, and Community to the Gould Stage
Gould Academy’s spring musical Beetlejuice, Jr. lit up Bingham Auditorium with two high-energy, laugh-out-loud performances showcasing student talent and the power of community collaboration.
From the moment the cast launched into the bold opening number, “The Whole Being Dead Thing,” the audience was swept into a colorful world of the afterlife—complete with fast-paced choreography, clever dialogue, and spooky-fun humor.
Among the many standout performances was Telstar senior Noah Cunnington, who returned to the Gould stage for his third production. Playing the uptight but lovable Charles Deetz, Cunnington delivered charm and comic timing in a role that required vocal strength and emotional nuance.
Cunnington’s involvement is the result of a growing, informal partnership between Gould and Telstar. With Telstar’s drama program still recovering from the pandemic, Gould has welcomed Telstar students into its theater productions—a gesture SAD-44 Superintendent Mark Kenney described as “gratefully appreciated.”
The partnership is mutual. During the past two winters, Telstar has welcomed Gould student Reiley Hedden to join its basketball team when Gould couldn’t field a full roster.
The cast included 18 students in main and cameo roles, along with a few faculty members.
The performances are a testament to community spirit, where students from different schools, backgrounds, and experiences come together to create something memorable.
Read more about the cast in the Bethel Citizen
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Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
