We’re really NOT Mean Girls…..but we LOVE to “PLAY”!
Beneath the pink costumes and pop anthems lies a story about empathy, self-awareness, and choosing kindness in a competitive world.
It’s PLAY time again at Villa Joseph Marie, the premier, private, all-girls college preparatory, academically comprehensive experience in Bucks County.
Welcome to its state-of-the-art, 600- person seating capacity Performing Arts Center [PAC] auditorium.
Advertisements
*Thursday, November 12, 2026: 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2026: 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 14, 2026: 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 15, 2026: 2:00 p.m.
Purchase your tickets now!https://cur8.com/schedule/
The PAC is the perfect venue for theater performances, recitals, and presentations!
The Fine Arts Department at Villa Joseph Marie offers a growing, cohesive program that encourages interdisciplinary communication among the faculty, and introduces students to all of the creative arts disciplines. Through the VJM Drama curriculum, students are exposed to the basics of theater, and a sampling of acting, improvising, script-writing, production, and technical work.
Advertisements
The rock musical “Mean Girls” explores the complexities of high school life, especially social hierarchies and the struggle of “fitting in.” The musical premiered at the National Theatre, Washington, D.C., in October 2017 and opened on Broadway in April 2018.
It’s an anthem for friendship, loyalty, girl power, and being true to oneself, encouraging audiences to value authenticity and genuine connections over superficial popularity.
It explores how easy it is to become the very thing once criticized, and how difficult it can be to repair relationships once trust is broken.
It is bold, funny, high-energy, and surprisingly heartfelt, packed with pop anthems, sharp choreography, and fast-paced storytelling that balances comedy with real emotional stakes.
The characters are iconic, the humor feels current, and the music has a contemporary pop sound that audiences connect with immediately.
Based on the 2004 film by Mark Waters, this musical focuses on a teenage girl who transfers to a public high school after being homeschooled her whole life in Africa. At North Shore High, she befriends outsiders who persuade her to infiltrate the “Plastics”, a ruling clique trio consisting of a wealthy but insecure student, a sweet but dimwitted gal, and a “queen bee”.
VJM Performing Arts Administrator/ Fine Arts Chair, Mrs. Melissa Holdren, and her talented, vivacious cast from the all-girls student body ‘called in reinforcements’ from local schools, including Holy Ghost, for the male roles.
Although the story centers on conflict between girls, it ultimately advocates support rather than competition. The resolution encourages accountability and rebuilding trust, as well as thinking critically about social media culture and peer dynamics.
The show promotes strength through collaboration rather than rivalry with meaningful opportunities for many performers and vibrant ensembles.
Advertisements
Field hockey athletes Allison Grace Toth ‘27 & Victoria Toth ’29 are both performing.
Vocal scholarship recipient Allie has the lead role, portraying Cady Heron, who discovers that the social hierarchy of teenage life can be just as ruthless as the animal kingdom.
NHS student Bella Luna ’28 and her sister Giavanna T. Luna ’29 are also performers.
Crew athlete Gia, in her first VJM play, portrays Taylor Wedell.
“I get to meet new people, and it’s a great creative outlet!”
Diamond Key Club students, Student Council rep Violet Payne ’28, and Casimir Scholarship recipient and student director, Jasmine Gilchrist ’28 are powerful members of the stage crew, ensuring clean entrances and coordinated dynamics.
With powerful female roles, it is refreshing to stage a show where female characters drive the story.
Talia Arace ’28, Jocelyn Ulrich ’29, and Mia P. Curcio ’30 are genuinely excited to perform for their peers and the community.
Now, introducing one of the gents…
Holy Ghost Prep NHS student Zachary Robert Hout HGP ’27 is the HGP Drama Society co-President.
Math, especially AP Stat, was his favorite subject, and he loved Mrs. Carr as his teacher.
“Zak is beyond talented with his acting talent, musicality, vocal ability, and genuineness. Gifted on stage and a stellar student!” shared HGP teacher, Mrs. Lauren Carr VJM ‘00, former VJM Principal & VJM math teacher.
As the lead singer, Zac sings “Where do you belong?”.
“It’s a super fun song!”
The young performers have rehearsed with care and are excited to present a disciplined, high-energy production that challenges them musically and dramatically.
Their dedicated preparation has transformed high energy into controlled confidence.
Mean Girls the Musical is bold, funny, and unmistakably modern.
With its catchy songs, big laughs, and plenty of pink, this show is NOT to be missed!
Advertisements
The PAC is the perfect venue for theater performances, recitals, and presentations.
To rent the Performing Arts Center [PAC] or to learn more, please contact Melissa Holdren mholdren@vjmhs.org.
Villa Joseph Marie
1180 Holland Road
Holland, PA 18966
215.357.8810www.vjmhs.org
Advertisements
Recommend a “Spotlight”. E-mail vjmrun@yahoo.com
