(From left) Andrew Werth, Scott Ratdke, Ted Parris, and Erin Lyons practice "Wishing For My Best Friend" during rehearsal for the McKenzie Variety Show, a show put on by the parents and staff for students at McKenzie Elementary School. | Chandler West~For

(From left) Ted Parris and Beth Staehlin rehearse "I'm a Rockstar" for the McKenzie Variety Show, a show put on by the parents and staff for students at McKenzie Elementary School. | Chandler West~For Sun-Times Media

Cindy Fey practicing "Wishing For My Best Friend" during rehearsal for the McKenzie Variety Show, a show put on by the parents and staff for students at McKenzie Elementary School. | Chandler West~For Sun-Times Media

Erin Lyons practicing "Wishing For My Best Friend" during rehersal for the McKenzie Variety Show, a show put on by the parents and staff for students at McKenzie Elementary School. | Chandler West~For Sun-Times Media

Scott Ratdke practicing "Wishing For My Best Friend" during rehearsal for the McKenzie Variety Show, a show put on by the parents and staff for students at McKenzie Elementary School. | Chandler West~For Sun-Times Media

Carrie Dolan practicing "Wishing For My Best Friend" during rehearsal for the McKenzie Variety Show, a show put on by the parents and staff for students at McKenzie Elementary School. | Chandler West~For Sun-Times Media

Beth Staehlin rehearses "I'm a Rockstar" for the McKenzie Variety Show, a show put on by the parents and staff for students at McKenzie Elementary School. | Chandler West~For Sun-Times Media

John Murphy rehearses "I'm a Rockstar" for the McKenzie Variety Show, a show put on by the parents and staff for students at McKenzie Elementary School. | Chandler West~For Sun-Times Media

Segment Director Scott Holstein gives direction to cast members of the "I'm a Rockstar" skit, during rehersal for the McKenzie Variety Show, a show put on by the parents and staff for students at McKenzie Elementary School. | Chandler West~For Sun-Times M