Council of the Arts transforms old Norwich school into two live shows during Pumpkin Fest
By Jill Osterhout
Sun Staff Writer
Local high school students are dedicating their time and efforts to put on another Halloween Haunted House for Pumpkin Fest this season. The fourth annual “Haunted High School” will once again haunt the halls of the old Norwich High School, now home to the Council of the Arts at 27 West Main St.
The first activity will be held for the younger children from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday followed by another showing from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The older children’s show will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Both shows take place inside the main doors of the Council of the Arts building right across from Pumpkin Fest’s main stage. All shows are free.
About 15 student volunteers have put together the two shows for both age groups. The “older” show is called “A Prom Night to Remember” and is said by students to be even scarier than in years past – so it’s recommended for older kids only.
The show for younger children is called “The Bullthistle Academy for Wizards and Witches.” This show is intended not to scare the audience, but to entice them by involving them in an almost “Harry Potter” like setting.
“It feels great to make something for the little kids to enjoy,” said Chris Kappel, director of the “Wizard’s Academy.” Kappel has taken part in creating the show for the past four years and says he is excited to do it again.
The students agree the Haunted High School is a tradition now; many of the students participating have taken part in making the event happen every year.
“It’s really good to get involved with the community and to see kids in all age groups taking part in the fun,” said Hannah Murphy, director of the “Prom Night” show.
Sun Staff Writer
Local high school students are dedicating their time and efforts to put on another Halloween Haunted House for Pumpkin Fest this season. The fourth annual “Haunted High School” will once again haunt the halls of the old Norwich High School, now home to the Council of the Arts at 27 West Main St.
The first activity will be held for the younger children from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday followed by another showing from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The older children’s show will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Both shows take place inside the main doors of the Council of the Arts building right across from Pumpkin Fest’s main stage. All shows are free.
About 15 student volunteers have put together the two shows for both age groups. The “older” show is called “A Prom Night to Remember” and is said by students to be even scarier than in years past – so it’s recommended for older kids only.
The show for younger children is called “The Bullthistle Academy for Wizards and Witches.” This show is intended not to scare the audience, but to entice them by involving them in an almost “Harry Potter” like setting.
“It feels great to make something for the little kids to enjoy,” said Chris Kappel, director of the “Wizard’s Academy.” Kappel has taken part in creating the show for the past four years and says he is excited to do it again.
The students agree the Haunted High School is a tradition now; many of the students participating have taken part in making the event happen every year.
“It’s really good to get involved with the community and to see kids in all age groups taking part in the fun,” said Hannah Murphy, director of the “Prom Night” show.
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