Local premiere of new hit musical RANKED- one weekend only (Nov 14-16)

ONE WEEKEND ONLY! (NOVEMBER 14-16)

Central Bucks West, Doylestown, PA – October 14— The Harlequin Club proudly presents Ranked, a powerful and timely musical exploring the dark side of academic pressure and social status. Performances will take place November 14th at 7 PM, the 15th at 2 PM and 7 PM and the16th at 2 PM.

Set in a dystopian world where students’ futures depend entirely on their public academic ranking, Ranked tells the story of Lily, a student fighting to stay “Above the Average.” As her classmates compete ruthlessly to reach the top of the leaderboard, friendships fracture, secrets are exposed, and an impossible lie threatens to upend everything.

“Ranked holds up a mirror to the pressures today’s students face,” said Claudine Piechotta, director of the Harlequin Club’s production. “It’s a thought-provoking mix of intensity and heart that challenges us to ask: What are we worth? Who decides? And what happens when the system we trust begins to fail us?”

Since its premiere in 2019 at the University of California, Davis, Ranked has captured national attention, including being featured in the 2022 HBO documentary My So-Called High School Rank. With productions at high schools across the country and critical acclaim from Broadway World—calling it “a new requirement… all high school theatre groups shall have Ranked in their catalog”—this show has quickly become a defining story for a generation navigating achievement, anxiety, and authenticity.

The talented Harlequin Club cast and crew brings Ranked to life through an engaging score and heartfelt vocals that highlight the pressures and passions of students striving to succeed. CB West has also been selected to present the show as only one of four high schools at the prestigious PA Thespian Conference in January!

Performance Dates: November 14th, 15th and 16th

Location: Central Bucks West High School Auditorium. 375 E. Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901

Tickets: https://our.show/rankedmusical

About the Harlequin Club: The Harlequin Club is Central Bucks West student theatre organization, directed by Claudine Piechotta. They are dedicated to bringing dynamic, thought-provoking productions to the stage. With past performances including Macbeth, Cinderella, Mean Girls, and Alice by Heart, the club continues to showcase exceptional student talent both onstage and behind the scenes.