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From the Studio
From The Studio

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

By Henry McNulty
Published February 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM PST
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

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Henry McNulty
Classical Music and Program Director Henry McNulty is a lifelong member of the arts community, serving as a performer, music director, and musician across the region. Henry studied music at Eastern Washington University, later earning his M.F.A. in Music Composition from Vermont College of Fine Arts.
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