Nov. 1, 2026 • PT Central

Written by Jasmine Bucher

This Murder Was Staged Tickets | Play Tech Crew Meeting This Week | Upcoming Schedule | Les Mis Cast & Pit Audition Info | NYC Trip Interest | Parent Help Wanted

 

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Summary: It's opening night of a brand-new mystery play, but just as the killer is about to be revealed, the body of the play's director falls onstage instead. In that moment, the theater becomes an active crime scene, and everyone from cast to crew to even the audience becomes a suspect. But how is the intrepid detective supposed to find the killer when everyone and their mother (literally) has a motive to want the demanding director gone?

SPRING MUSICAL AUDITIONS • SAT., NOV. 21

  • Attend the MON., NOV. 16 Parent & Student Meeting & Workshop, 6-7:30 p.m., where we’ll review the musical selections, talk about schedules, and more!

  • All cast auditioners need to learn the vocal selection of the Les Mis Finale.

  • Complete the Audition Registration Form, which includes details and selections for those who want to audition for a featured role. All should complete regardless if scheduling a time or not.

  • Sign Up for an Audition Time on SAT., NOV. 21, starting at 9 a.m. for the vocal and acting featured roles.

LES MIS PIT ORCHESTRA

The Palmyra Theatre Student Orchestra is an award-winning, un-auditioned ensemble that helps support our student actors by providing musical accompaniment for a Broadway-style show. Unlike many high schools that use all professional musicians, the pit for our shows is mainly student-led. Professional musicians are brought in as needed to mentor students and fill out the sound where needed. 

View Pit Orchestra Info & Form for those who have been in the pit before. New members will be able to access the audition info shortly.

PARENT HELP WANTED

Calling all parents who love PALMYRA THEATRE & the opportunities it provides for our students.

This year, we graduate some incredible parents! They have dedicated time and talents to organizing many of our community-facing efforts, including our impressive concessions and Pancake Breakfast.

But now, we need you! Are you a parent who would love to shadow and get involved during the 2026-2027 season? Please email nicole_valle@pasd.us.

NYC GROUP TRIP INTEREST

Palmyra High School Theatre is looking to plan a group trip to NYC to see a Broadway show! We need student support and lots of fundraising to make this a success! Please answer the questions below and double-check everything. Thank you for your interest in making this happen! (Nothing is set in stone; reps are just planning ahead for a busy year!)

NYC INTEREST FORM 

UPCOMING DATES

Reminder: THIS MURDER WAS STAGED MANDATORY REHEARSALS BEGIN MON., NOV. 2

  • MONDAY, NOV. 2
    5:45 p.m. doors open
    6-9 p.m. ALL CAST SHOW RUN IN COSTUME

  • THURS., NOV. 5
    5:30-6 p.m. Tech Interest Meeting
    6-9 p.m. ALL CAST SHOW RUN (No Costumes)

  • SAT., NOV. 7
    10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Set Painting/Finishing
    Adults and students needed

  • MON., NOV. 9
    5 p.m. doors open
    5:30 p.m. Microphone Install
    6 p.m. In costume, full show tech run

  • TUES., NOV. 10
    5 p.m. doors open
    5:30 p.m. Microphone Install
    6 p.m. In costume, full show tech run

  • WED., NOV. 11
    5 p.m. doors open
    5:30 p.m. Microphone Install
    6 p.m. In costume, full show tech run

  • THURS., NOV. 12
    5 p.m. doors open
    5:30 p.m. Microphone Install
    6 p.m. In costume, full show tech run

  • FRI., NOV. 13
    5 p.m. doors open
    5:30 p.m. Microphone Install
    6 p.m. Opening Night Traditions on Stage, fully costumed
    7 p.m. This Murder Was Staged Performance

  • SAT., NOV. 14
    5 p.m. doors open
    5:30 p.m. Microphone Install
    6 p.m. Traditions on Stage, fully costumed
    7 p.m. This Murder Was Staged Performance

  • SUN., NOV. 15
    Noon doors open
    12:30 p.m. Microphone Install
    1 p.m. Traditions on Stage, fully costumed
    2 p.m. This Murder Was Staged Performance
    IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE
    MANDATORY STRIKE

  • MON., NOV. 16
    6-6:45 p.m. SPRING MUSICAL PARENT & STUDENT MEETING
    6:45-7:30 p.m. Student Audition Music Review. All audition pieces will be reviewed with Mr. Gane in preparation of Sat., Nov. 21 auditions.

  • SAT., NOV. 21
    Les Miserables Cast Auditions

  • MON., NOV. 23
    Les Miserables Callbacks as needed

  • TUES., NOV. 24
    Les Miserables Script Distribution & Readthrough

  • WINTER CABARET 2027
    Sat., Dec 19, Practice 10-1 p.m., Performance 2 p.m.

  • PANCAKE BREAKFAST 2027
    Sat., Feb. 20, 8-11 a.m.

  • LES MISERABLES PERFORMANCES
    March 11-14, 2027

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