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Wichita High School Heights Theatre, International Thespian Troupe #923, and Stuart Graham are committed to creating theatre that is educational, entertaining, and ever increasing in quality. Currently the theatre is in production of Honk!, by George Stiles and Anthony Drew. Honk! is a musical version of the story of the ugly duckling. The show deals with issues of acceptance and self-esteem in the setting of a musical comedy. Student performers are gaining skills in acting, singing, and dancing as well as other theatrical skills involved with the production. Student technicians are learning about theatre carpentry (different from regular carpentry in that you don't build things to last for years, only weeks), lighting design, scene painting, make-up design and application, marketing and graphic design, and business applications for running the box office. Every show is an opportunity for students to experience the vast array of skills necessary for success not just in theatre, but in everyday life as well.