Bunnicula

The high school actors of the Children’s Theatre of Western Springs were ready for a challenge this season. They didn’t want to be recognized for producing another “cutesy” play. And while bunnies are cute, in “Bunnicula,” the book-turned-musical is a mix of a warm storyline with a Dracula-inspired, vegetable juice-sucking rabbit. Director Emily Monteagudo of Chicago says the cast has really made the show their own.

Cast members of  "Bunnicula" (left-right) Lauren Quinlan of Western Springs, Samantha Kubil of Western Springs, Rachel Walton of Western Springs, Veronica Boswell of Hinsdale and Ivan Keta of Westmont rehearse at the Theatre of Western Springs Thursday October 22, 2009. STAFF PHOTO BY ERICA BENSON