On this "West Catholic Live" Podcast, John Gonzalez and WC principal Tony Fischer put a spotlight on the collaboration production of "Macbeth," presented by students at West Catholic and Catholic Central. (This podcast is part of the WC Live show that aired on Jan. 19, 2022.)

Led by Bob Rose for more than two decades, John interviews him about how the collaboration started, and why.

"I started this project twenty one years ago because I saw that there were few opportunities for kids from West to get to know the kids at Catholic Central except on the athletic fields which sets them against each other," he said. "The major goal of the program is to encourage a cooperative, constructive activity of which the students can (be proud of) and to form friendships between students from both schools." He believes those goals have been achieved, he said on the Podcast.

John also talks to three of the eight WC students who are part of the 21-member cast and crew. He talks to Caleb Huizenga (Macbeth), Mike Goffer (Macduff) and Meagan Johnson (Stage Manager).

Performances are Jan. 19-22 at Aquinas College's Performing Arts Center. Get tickets at the PAC box office or online at circletheatre.org/catholic-secondary-schools.

West Catholic Live airs every Wednesday on West Catholic's Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

West Catholic Live is a production of West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our President and CEO is Cynthia Kneibel. Our Principal is Tony Fischer. Our Mission: To form Disciples of Christ through a dynamic, excellence-driven Catholic Education. Learn more at grwestcatholic.org.

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