All Southern High School Theater Project 2024

ASHSTP 2025 presents

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”

Artspace 304 is revamping ASHSTP and will have more to share about the updated and reinvigorated program in June 2025.  

Should you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to Chuck Benya, CEO & Executive Director at director@artspace304.org

Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR

The All Southern High School Theater Project (ASHSTP TM  ) is a partnership between Artspace 304 and John A. Logan College. This summer, ASHSTP TM  is providing up to 35 regional high school students the life-altering experience of Drama Institute summer camp, Traveling Troupe community performances, and a professional-level musical theater production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. 

 

With the 2024 season of ASHSTP & Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR we are giving a shout out to the irreplaceable cast, crew, and interns. The show would not have been possible without their hard work, talent, and dedication. They created a joyous and welcoming community that fostered growth and inspired everyone involved. We also want to acknowledge our partner, John A. Logan College, our corporate sponsors, the Illinois Arts Council, the City of Carbondale, the Neil and Mary Ellen Dillard Scholarship Fund, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the many Rising Star donors who supported this program with their generous contributions.

From drama camp to the set strike, they put their hearts and mighty talents into this arts program, and we can’t wait to see where they go from here! 

Artistic & Production Staff

Director: Kesiena C. Obue

Choreographer: Van Leonard

Music Director: Krista Chmiel

Stage Manager: Saina Seraj

Technical Director & House Manager: Dustin Myers

Sound Designer: Jonathan Gunzel

Costume Director: Martina Vann

Stage Manager and Props Artist: Saina Seraj

Assistant Music Director: Jarod Chmiel

Puppeteer: Malachi Weeks

 Cast

Tom: Micah Mengarelli

Georgette: Grey Coulter

Dori: Olivia Bishop

Shulie: Ava Walker

Dina: Elly Mohr

Janet: Skylah Fourez

Jane: Anna Pickford

Ensemble: Malachi Weeks

Ensemble: Kaelen Chmiel

Thank you to our sponsors!

All Southern High School Theater Project brings together high school students from across the region for a summer of theater workshops, rehearsals, and hands-on internships. ASHSTP TM  enables talented high school students to work with professional directors, musicians, and choreographers to learn all aspects of musical theater performance. ASHSTP TM   interns gain experience in stage production and design as part of the Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Program, underwritten by the Illinois Arts Council, the City of Carbondale, and the Neil and Mary Ellen Dillard Scholarship Fund and contributors to the Rising Star Fund.