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From the Studio: University High School's "SIX"

The cast of U-High's SIX, from left: Gracyn Bruszer, Ashlyn Barlow, Emily Dillabough, Ashlynn Williams, Nora Smith, Martina Vareschi
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The cast of U-High's SIX, from left: Gracyn Bruszer, Ashlyn Barlow, Emily Dillabough, Ashlynn Williams, Nora Smith, Martina Vareschi

Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived.

The six (ex-)wives of King Henry VIII joined host Henry McNulty in the studio for a conversation about U-High's upcoming production of SIX, a British musical comedy in the style of a pop concert. They discuss the all-female cast and band, the enduring themes, and the importance of remembering the six queens' lives—not just their deaths.

SIX: Teen Edition
Music, book, and lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.
Opening song: "Ex-Wives"
Closing song: "Six"

Catherine of Aragon: Ashlyn Barlow
Anne Boleyn: Gracyn Bruszer
Jane Seymour: Martina Vareschi
Anna of Cleves: Nora Smith
Katherine Howard: Ashlynn Williams
Catherine Parr: Emily Dillabough

Director and Music Director: Heather Brown
Choreography: Brynn Hofer
Set and Lighting design: Logan Tiedt
Technical Director: John Brown
Costumes: Lauren Heal

February 20 – March 1
Ticket link

A lifelong member of the regional arts community, Henry studied music at Eastern Washington University, later earning his M.F.A. in Music Composition from Vermont College of Fine Arts. He served as on-staff Music Director of Spokane Civic Theatre from 2017-2024.