The Grove School celebrates 25 years with special event at Footlighters Theatre

Redlands' Montessori charter school marks its anniversary with a unique Edgar Allan Poe adaptation, community collaboration, and fundraising effort to support its theater program.

The Grove School celebrates 25 years with special event at Footlighters Theatre
(Photo: Courtesy The Grove School)

REDLANDS, Calif. — The Grove School in Redlands is marking its 25th anniversary with a unique celebration that ties its history, curriculum, and community partnerships together.

Raven Night at the historic Footlighters Theatre offers a chance for Grove School students, staff, and families to enjoy a production based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, including his famous poem, "The Raven."

The original production, "Nevermore: The Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe," holds special significance, as the raven is also the school’s mascot. The show, which opens Oct. 11, brings the iconic author into his own haunting stories, adapted and directed by Katharine Buffy Henshaw.

Expanding community partnerships: Raven Night at the Footlighters on Oct. 24 is part of a larger effort by The Grove School to integrate with the local community, as emphasized by Dr. Michelle Sweezey, the Head of School. "We always strive to connect with the community, and our collaboration with Footlighters Theatre is a perfect example," Sweezey said. "We rented out the theater for the night and invited our families to enjoy the show. It’s also a great way to raise funds for our theater program, which usually relies on our own fall production."

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