South Pasadena High School’s drama department staged its spring musical “Spamalot” this past weekend, delighting audiences with a spirited and comedic performance. The production ran from April 25-27 at Anderson Auditorium.
“Spamalot,” with a book and lyrics by original Monty Python member Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Idle, offers a satirical twist on the Arthurian legend and Broadway musicals.
The SPHS production was directed by Nick Hoffa, with musical direction by Wylder Reinman, choreography by Courtney Cheyne and technical direction by James Jontz.
“Every year, the drama department puts on a production and I firmly believe it can’t possibly get any better than this,” SPHS Principal John Eldred said. “Then something like ‘Spamalot’ comes along and demonstrates to me that it absolutely can. Drama teacher Nick Hoffa and our students continue to amaze our audiences year after year. I can’t wait to see what he’s got up his sleeve for the upcoming school year.”
This show held particular significance for the SPHS drama community, as “Spamalot” was the musical canceled mid-rehearsal five years ago due to outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We had just finished the best Act One run-through I’ve ever had — in any production — when everyone had to go home. Some of those students have never stepped foot back on campus since that day. It was heartbreaking,” said Hoffa, the musical director and head of the SPHS drama department. “I think about that 2020 cast all the time and what a phenomenal show they would have put on. This 2025 cast is creating their own version, but we are using some of the older group’s ideas and we are definitely following the generous spirit that they brought. We hope to honor them with this production.”
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